Fitted V-Neck Blouse with Puffed Sleeves
Introducing a women's sewing pattern for a chic, fitted blouse featuring elegant puffed sleeves, a flattering V-neckline, and detailed front pleating for a refined silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for various occasions, offering both style and comfort:
- Office & Professional Settings: Ideal for a polished and confident workday ensemble.
- Smart Casual & Everyday Chic: Pairs beautifully with skirts or trousers for a refined daily look.
- Semi-Formal Gatherings: The intricate details and tailored fit make it suitable for elevated social events.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Elegantly fitted through the bodice, shaped to accentuate the figure.
Neckline & Collar: Features a sharp V-neckline complemented by a classic pointed collar with a stand.
Closure: A full-length front button placket provides a neat and functional closure.
Sleeves: Short, voluminous puffed sleeves gathered at the shoulder and finished with a delicate ruffled cuff at the elbow.
Front Details: The lower front bodice is adorned with meticulously stitched vertical pleats, adding structure and visual interest.
Back: Designed with shaping darts and a center back seam for a tailored fit.
Length: Sits at the hip, ideal for tucking in or wearing untucked.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in collar and placket construction, precise pleating, and managing gathers.
Fabric Recommendations
Select light to medium-weight blouse fabrics that offer a good drape and hold shape for the details:
- Blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers (e.g., cotton, viscose, polyester)
- Fabrics with a slight elastane content for added comfort and fit
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 8 buttons
- Elastic for sleeve cuffs
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- Yoke with placket - 1 QTY
- Center part with placket - 2 QTY
- Upper FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- Lower FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- Placket – 4 QTY
- SLEEVE – 2 QTY
- COLLAR – 2 QTY
- Stand – 2 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- COLLAR – 1 QTY
- Stand – 1 QTY
- Placket – 2 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the plackets, upper COLLAR, and outer stand.
- Place the upper COLLAR and lower COLLAR right sides together. Stitch the ends and the outer edge of the COLLAR. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES. Turn the COLLAR right side out, shape, and press. Place the stand pieces right sides together, insert the prepared COLLAR between them, align the NOTCHES, and stitch, simultaneously stitching the ends of the stand. Start and end the stitching strictly at the marked line of the stand attachment seam. Turn the prepared COLLAR right side out and press.
- On the lower FRONT PANEL, create and stitch the pleats along the marked lines. Note: the pleat depths are directed towards the edge, and the folds are directed towards the side seam. Press the pleats.
- Along the lower edge of the upper FRONT PANEL, between the NOTCHES, stitch with loose stitches and gather. Stitch the upper and lower FRONT PANELs together. Overlock the seam and press it upwards.
- Place the plackets right sides together and stitch the pieces along the outer edge. Turn the plackets right side out and press. Attach the outer placket to the FRONT PANEL. Press the seam towards the placket. Fold the inner placket inwards and topstitch into the attachment seam.
- Stitch the darts on the BACK PANEL. Press the darts towards the center seam. Stitch the center seam of the BACK PANEL. Overlock the seam and press. Attach the yoke to the BACK PANEL. Overlock the seam and press upwards.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Overlock the seams and press them towards the BACK PANEL.
- Attach the upper stand with the COLLAR to the neckline, fold the open edge of the lower stand inwards, and topstitch into the attachment seam of the upper stand.
- Stitch and overlock the SLEEVE edges. Finish the bottom of the SLEEVE with a rolled hem. Sew elastic 1.5 cm from the bottom. The length of the elastic is the arm circumference minus 1 cm. Along the SLEEVE cap, stitch with loose stitches and gather. Attach the SLEEVES to the armholes. Overlock the seam and press towards the SLEEVE.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- On the right FRONT PANEL, make buttonholes; on the left, sew on buttons.
