Ruffled V-Neck Blouse Blouson Sleeves
Introducing a charming women's blouse pattern featuring a gathered V-neckline with a delicate ruffle, paired with full blouson sleeves and an elasticated blouson hem.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a touch of relaxed elegance to various occasions, including:
- Casual Chic Outings: Ideal for weekend brunches, shopping trips, or relaxed social gatherings.
- Workwear: Can be dressed up for smart-casual office environments when paired with tailored trousers or a skirt.
- Evening & Date Nights: Perfect for a sophisticated yet comfortable look for dinners or evenings out.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed, blouson fit through the body, gathered at the hem for shape.
Neckline: V-neckline finished with delicate gathering, creating a soft ruffled edge.
Sleeves: Long, voluminous blouson sleeves, gathered at the cuffs with elastic for a comfortable fit.
Back: Clean and simple, maintaining the relaxed silhouette of the front.
Hem: An elasticated hem creates a blouson effect, allowing the blouse to drape gracefully over the waist.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in gathering fabric, creating elastic channels, and setting in sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight, drapey fabrics that will enhance the blouson silhouette and gathered details:
- Transparent blouse fabric made from natural or mixed fibers (silk, viscose, polyester)
Additional Supplies
- Elastic
- Tape for neckline processing
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- BACK PANEL - 1 QTY
- FRONT PANEL - 1 QTY
- SLEEVE – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the right shoulder seam. Overlock the seam and press towards the BACK PANEL. Along the neckline edge, sew a gathering stitch with loosely tensioned stitches and gather. Fold the SEAM ALLOWANCE of the neckline edge inwards, place it on the TRIM STRIP, and topstitch. Stitch the left shoulder seam. Overlock the seam and press towards the BACK PANEL. Stitch the side seams. Overlock the seams and press towards the BACK PANEL.
- Stitch the SLEEVE edges. Overlock the seams and press. Set in the SLEEVES, easing the cap.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and SLEEVES, fold inwards, and topstitch, leaving an opening for elastic. Insert elastic into the bottom edge of the garment and SLEEVES.
