V-Neck Blouson with Dolman Sleeves

Name: V-Neck Blouson with Dolman Sleeves
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5895
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5895

A women's loose, boxy top with wide cut-on sleeves, a V-neck at the front and a round neck at the back. The neckline, sleeve edges and hem are finished with folded bands, and rows of elastic-thread shirring draw in the waist. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: silk dress fabrics from natural or blended fibres, with a plain companion fabric for the bands.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Blouson with Dolman Sleeves

When To Wear

In summer with trousers, shorts or a straight skirt.
Over a camisole for daytime and holiday wear.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Wide and boxy, gathered in at the waist by shirring so the bodice blouses over it.

Length: To the hip.

Neckline: V-neck at the front and round neck at the back, finished with a double neckline band seamed at the centre front point.

Sleeves: Cut in one with the front and back; the side edges are finished with a folded band with mitred corners.

Front: One piece, with shoulder seams only and no darts.

Back: One piece, matching the front.

Waist: Shirring with elastic thread along the marked lines.

Finishing: Separate folded bands on the front hem, back hem and both side edges, joined at mitred corners; side seams stitched from the hem band to the armhole notch.

Level Of Difficulty

Beginner. Few pieces and straight seams; the bands with mitred corners and the V-neck band need care.

Fabric Recommendations

Silk dress fabrics from natural or blended fibres, with a plain companion fabric for the bands.

Additional Supplies

Elastic thread
Plain companion fabric for the bands

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
1. Back – 1 piece
2. Front – 1 piece
3. Neckline facing – 2 pieces on fold
4. Back hem facing – 1 piece
5. Front hem facing – 1 piece
6. Side facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Stitch the shoulder seam allowances of the back and front, press seam allowances towards the back and overlock.
Stitch the center front seam allowances of the neckline facing, press seam allowances open. Fold the facing pieces right sides together and stitch along the inner edge. Clip the seam allowances, turn right side out and press.
Attach the facing to the tunic neckline, clipping at the corner and on the folds. Press and overlock the seam allowances.
Stitch the corners of the side facing, front hem facing, and back hem facing. Turn the corners right side out and press. Fold the facing in half lengthwise and press. Attach the facing to the tunic. Overlock the seam allowances and press towards the tunic.
Stitch the side seams from the attachment line of the bottom facing to the armhole notch, stitching into the facing attachment seam.
Stitch along the marked lines with elastic thread.