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#5991

V-Neck Empire Waist Short Puff Sleeve Blouse

Pattern #5990

This Minerva sewing pattern creates a V-neck empire waist blouse with short puff sleeves, offering a sophisticated charm. Its fitted bodice, gathered empire waist, and elegant V-neck make it suitable for work, casual outings, or special gatherings. This intermediate pattern can be made to your own measurements using fabrics with a soft drape, like shirting fabrics, and requires three buttons and fusible interfacing.

Tech. Description

V-Neck Empire Waist Short Puff Sleeve Blouse

Introducing a women's blouse pattern featuring a flattering V-neck with a cut-on stand collar, a gathered upper front joined at an under-bust seam, and elegant short puff sleeves.

When To Wear

This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a touch of sophisticated charm to various occasions:

  • Work & Professional Settings: Its refined silhouette and modest V-neck make it suitable for office wear.
  • Casual Chic Outings: Pair with jeans or skirts for an elevated everyday look.
  • Special Gatherings: The delicate details and flattering fit are ideal for luncheons, brunches, or semi-formal events.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: a softly gathered upper front above a curved under-bust seam, with a smoothly fitted lower body.

Neckline: a graceful V-neckline with a stand collar cut in one with the upper front pieces and joined at the center back.

Waist: Features a flattering curved empire (under-bust) seam with soft gathers across the upper front for a feminine drape.

Closure: a functional front closure on cut-on plackets of the lower front, below the under-bust seam, secured with three buttons.

Sleeves: Short sleeves with a gathered cap; the upper part of the cap is finished with a narrow rolled hem and topstitched over the shoulder, forming a small frilled edge.

Back: Clean back design with a center back seam and shaping darts for a tailored fit.

Hem: a straight hemline for a neat finish, designed to be worn tucked or untucked.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. This pattern involves gathering, setting sleeves with a frilled cap, and creating a button placket with buttonholes.

Fabric Recommendations

Choose fabrics with a soft drape to highlight the gathered details and puff sleeves:

  • Natural or blended fiber fabrics
  • Shirting fabrics

Additional Supplies

  • Fusible interfacing
  • 3 buttons

Cutter's Must

  • From main fabric:
  • 1. Back – 2 pieces
  • 2. Upper Front – 2 pieces
  • 3. Lower Front – 2 pieces
  • 4. Sleeve – 2 pieces
  • From fusible interfacing: the cut-on plackets of the lower front pieces.

Sewing Instructions

  1. Fuse interfacing to the cut-on plackets of the lower front pieces.
  2. Stitch the darts on the back. Press the dart fullness towards the center back. Stitch the center back seam. Press the seam allowances to the left side and serge.
  3. Along the lower edge of the upper front, stitch between the notches with a loosely tensioned thread and gather. Place the upper front and lower front right sides together and stitch, clipping into the corners. Serge the seam allowances.
  4. Stitch the center back seam of the cut-on collar. Serge the seam allowance and press it to the left side. Stitch the shoulder seams. Serge the seam allowances and press them towards the back. Stitch the collar to the back neckline. Serge the seam allowances. Stitch the side seams of the blouse. Press the seams towards the back and serge.
  5. Turn the cut-on plackets to the wrong side, fold under the seam allowance, and topstitch.
  6. Stitch the sleeve seam. Finish the sleeve cap edge between the round notches with a narrow rolled hem. Stitch along the sleeve cap with loosely tensioned threads and gather. Clip the sleeve cap seam allowance at the round notches. Set the lower part of the sleeve into the armhole. Serge the seam allowances. Serge the upper part of the armhole on the blouse. Lay the upper part of the sleeve cap over the blouse and topstitch. Serge the lower edge of the sleeve. Fold the allowance inwards and topstitch.
  7. Serge the lower edge of the garment, press to the wrong side, and topstitch. Make buttonholes on the front and sew on the buttons.

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