V-Neck Blouse with Gathered Neckline and Blouson Sleeves

V-Neck Blouse with Gathered Neckline and Blouson Sleeves

A women's pull-on blouse in sheer fabric with a V-neckline gathered onto a decorative tape, long full set-in sleeves and elastic in the hem and sleeve hems, so the body blouses over the hip band. Three pattern pieces, no fastenings.

When To Wear

• With jeans, trousers or a pencil skirt for daytime wear.
• In spring and summer, over a camisole when the fabric is sheer.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Loose body drawn in by elastic at the hem, giving a blouson effect.

Length: Hip length.

Neckline: V-neck gathered on the front and back; the seam allowance is turned in and topstitched onto a decorative tape that stays visible as the edge trim.

Sleeves: Long, full set-in sleeves with an eased cap, gathered at the wrist by elastic in a turned-up channel.

Front: One piece, no closure; the blouse pulls on over the head.

Back: One piece, gathered at the neckline.

Waist: Hem turned up into a channel with elastic threaded through.

Finishing: Shoulder and side seams overlocked and pressed towards the back.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Three pieces, elastic channels and a gathered neckline stitched to tape; the only care point is handling sheer fabric.

Fabric Recommendations

Sheer blouse fabric of natural or blended fibres: silk, viscose, polyester.

Additional Supplies

• Elastic for the hem and sleeve hems
• Decorative tape for the neckline