Gathered Neck Asymmetrical Hem Blouse
Introducing a chic women's blouse pattern featuring a gracefully gathered neckline and a distinctive asymmetrical overlapping front panel creating a modern, fluid silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a touch of contemporary elegance to various occasions, making it suitable for:
- Smart Casual & Office Wear: An elevated choice for business casual environments or polished everyday looks.
- Weekend Chic & Gatherings: Ideal for social events, brunches, or relaxed outings where style is key.
- Layering for Style: A distinctive top that can be layered under jackets or cardigans for added sophistication.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: A relaxed-fit blouse with a fluid drape, distinguished by its asymmetrical front overlay.
Neckline: A comfortable round neckline featuring delicate gathers at the front, finished with a narrow neckband.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves offering ease of movement and a clean finish.
Front: Features a unique asymmetrical overlapping panel, adding visual interest and modern flair to the design.
Hem: The front hem is shaped into an asymmetrical line due to the overlapping panel, while the back hem is straight.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with knit fabrics, accurately sewing gathers, and constructing overlapping garment pieces.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with medium to high stretch for optimal drape and comfort:
- Knitwear made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. BACK PANEL – 1 QTY on fold
- 2. FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY on fold
- 3. SLEEVE – 2 QTY
- 4. FLOUNCE – 1 QTY
- 5. COLLAR – 1 QTY
Tip: When sewing knit fabrics, use a special elastic stitch or a narrow zigzag stitch. The hem allowance should be topstitched with a twin needle or on a coverstitch machine to maintain elasticity. Alternatively, you can sew the pieces directly on a 3- or 4-thread overlocker.
Sewing Instructions
- Overlock the bottom and slanted edges of the flounce. Press the overlocked edges to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Stitch along the neckline edge of the BACK PANEL and flounce with loosely tensioned stitches and gather, centering the gathers on the neckline. The neckline length is indicated on the pattern.
- Attach the FRONT PANEL to the flounce along the shoulder edges, armhole edge, neckline, and left side. Note: The right shoulder edge of the flounce does not reach the right armhole edge of the FRONT PANEL by 1 cm. The left side edge of the flounce does not reach the bottom edge of the FRONT PANEL by 1.5 cm.
- Stitch the shoulder and side edges, overlock, and press towards the BACK PANEL.
- Stitch the COLLAR into a loop. Overlock the seam and press. Fold the COLLAR in half lengthwise, right side out, and press. Using an iron, stretch the raw edge of the COLLAR to the neckline length, giving the COLLAR a semicircular shape. Attach the COLLAR to the neckline, positioning the COLLAR seam at the left shoulder seam. Overlock the seam and press.
- Stitch the SLEEVE seam, overlock, and press. Overlock the bottom edge of the SLEEVE, press to the wrong side, and topstitch. Set the SLEEVES into the armholes. Overlock the seam and press.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment. Fold to the wrong side, press, and topstitch. Topstitch from the left side seam on the FRONT PANEL side.
