Braided Strap Wrap Front Blouse

Name: Braided Strap Wrap Front Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 5898
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #5898

This Minerva blouse pattern features a captivating wrap-front design with distinctive braided shoulder straps and a blouson silhouette. The relaxed fit and gathered hem create a gentle drape, making it suitable for warm weather, casual gatherings, or stylish layered ensembles. Designed for knit fabric for the body and lightweight, drapey fabrics for the overlay, the pattern is available in standard sizes.

Tech. Description

Braided Strap Wrap Front Blouse

This elegant blouse pattern features a captivating wrap-front design with distinctive braided shoulder straps and a blouson silhouette, perfect for creating a stylish layered look.

When To Wear

This versatile blouse offers a blend of casual charm and chic sophistication, making it suitable for:

Warm Weather & Day Trips: Its light fabric and breezy design make it ideal for sunny strolls and outdoor excursions.
Casual Gatherings: Effortlessly stylish for relaxed get-togethers, lunches, or informal social events.
Layered Ensembles: Designed to be worn over a camisole or tank top, perfect for adaptable styling in various settings.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed, blouson fit with a gathered hem that creates a gentle drape and comfortable volume.

Neckline: Deep V-neck formed by the crossover wrap front.

Straps: Unique shoulder straps created from three narrow braided strips, offering a delicate and decorative touch.

Back: Open back design with the braided straps crossing over, adding an intriguing detail.

Hem: Elasticated or gathered hem on both front and back, contributing to the blouson effect.

Front: Layered wrap front that creates a flattering shape and is designed to be worn over a separate base layer.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern requires experience with delicate fabrics, binding with bias tape, and the construction of braided elements.

Fabric Recommendations

This design combines two fabric types for an optimal look and feel:

For the main body (underlayer): Knit fabric with medium to high stretch.
For the wrap overlay and braided straps: Lightweight, drapey fabrics such as chiffon (natural or blended fibers).

Additional Supplies

Bias tape

Cutter's Must

From knit fabric:
1. Front – 1 piece
2. Back – 1 piece
3. Lower back – 1 piece
4. Lower front – 1 piece
From chiffon:
1. Front facing – 2 pieces
2. Back facing – 1 piece on fold
3. Strap – 6 pieces

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

Fold the strap in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the long side. Turn right side out, smooth, and press. Gather three straps, align the short raw edges, and stitch all together 0.5 cm from the edge. Braid a plait. At the end of the plait, secure the short raw edges 0.5 cm from the edge.
Stitch the side panels of the top. Serge the seams and press towards the back.
Serge the top edge of the top, fold to the wrong side, and topstitch.
Stitch the side panels of the lower parts of the top. Serge the seams and press towards the back.
Serge the edge of the opening on the front facing, fold inwards, and topstitch. Stitch the side panels on the front facing. Serge the seams and press towards the back. Finish the armhole of the facing with bias binding (the length of the bias binding is indicated on the front pattern piece).
Attach the plait to the upper edges of the front facing and back facing. Serge the seam, fold to the wrong side, and topstitch.
Place the top and the lower parts of the top right sides together, inserting the facing between them. Stitch the edges, stretching the knit fabric so that no folds form on the facing. Serge the seam and press downwards, slightly easing the seam.
Serge the bottom edge of the garment. Fold the seam allowances to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.

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Braided Strap Wrap Front Blouse

When To Wear

Key Design Features

Level Of Difficulty

Fabric Recommendations

Additional Supplies

Cutter's Must

Sewing Instructions

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