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Dolman Sleeve Blouse Asymmetrical Button Front

Pattern #5799
Tech. Description

Dolman Sleeve Blouse Asymmetrical Button Front

Introducing a stylish women's sewing pattern for a relaxed dolman sleeve blouse featuring a distinctive asymmetrical button-front detail and a modern, flowing silhouette.

When To Wear

This versatile blouse is perfect for various settings, offering both comfort and contemporary style:

  • Casual Chic: Ideal for everyday wear, providing comfort and a fashion-forward look for errands or casual outings.
  • Work & Lounge: A stylish yet comfortable option for a relaxed office environment or for elevated work-from-home attire.
  • Transitional Styling: Excellent as a standalone piece or layered over a camisole in warmer weather, or under a jacket during cooler seasons.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed and oversized with a modern, boxy drape that offers comfort and ease of movement.

Neckline: A comfortable, close-fitting round neck finished with a clean binding for a polished look.

Closure: A unique asymmetrical front closure with three visible buttons, integrated into a distinctive decorative overlapping panel.

Sleeves: Wide, flowing dolman sleeves that extend to just above the elbow, creating a soft, draped effect.

Hem: An asymmetrical hemline, featuring a distinct shorter cut on the buttoned side that adds visual interest and a contemporary edge.

Back: A clean, unadorned back panel that maintains the blouse's relaxed and flowing silhouette.

Length: A contemporary cropped length, designed to hit around the hip for a modern and versatile fit.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires experience working with knit fabrics, including specific techniques for seams and elastic hems, as well as the accurate construction of the asymmetrical front panel and button application.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose knit fabrics with a moderate to low stretch for optimal drape and structure:

  • Medium to low stretch knits
  • Natural fiber knits (e.g., cotton jersey)
  • Blended fiber knits (e.g., viscose jersey, modal jersey)
  • Jersey fabrics

Additional Supplies

  • 3 buttons

CUTTER'S MUST

  • From main fabric:
  • BACK PANEL – 1 QTY on fold
  • FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY on fold
  • Pocket – 1 QTY
  • Neckline TRIM STRIP – 1 QTY

Tip: Cut pieces from knit fabrics are stitched with a special elastic or narrow zigzag stitch. When serging, trim SEAM ALLOWANCES to 0.8 cm. The hem allowance is topstitched with a twin needle to maintain elasticity. You can also stitch pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlock machine.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Stitch the shoulder and side seams of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL. Serge the seams and press them towards the BACK PANEL.
  2. Stitch the neckline TRIM STRIP into a loop. Serge the seam and press. Slightly stretching, attach the TRIM STRIP to the neckline, aligning the NOTCHES. The TRIM STRIP seam is located at the left shoulder seam. The upper edge of the TRIM STRIP remains unfinished.
  3. Serge the pocket edges and fold under the vertical and bias edges of the pocket.
  4. Serge the bottom edge of the blouson. Align the bottom edge of the pocket with the bottom edge of the FRONT PANEL and secure. Fold under and topstitch the bottom edge of the blouson together with the pocket. Fold back the pocket and topstitch it according to the markings, creating an overlap. Sew on buttons.
  5. Serge the bottom edge of the SLEEVE, fold under and topstitch.

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