Plus Size Asymmetric Hem Contrast Panel Blouse

Name: Plus Size Asymmetric Hem Contrast Panel Blouse
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 902301
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #902301

A women's plus-size hip-length blouse with long sleeves, a round neckline and a crossover-effect front: an asymmetric front panel laps over a side front panel, and both, like the back, end in contrast bands. Contrast cuffs and a concealed zip in the centre back seam. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: blouse or dress fabrics in natural or blended fibres, in two contrasting or coordinating colours: one for the body, one for the cuffs and bands.

Tech. Description

Asymmetric Hem Contrast Panel Blouse

When To Wear

Over trousers or a straight skirt for the office in spring and autumn.
Everyday wear with jeans, with the contrast bands and cuffs in a colour picked up from the trousers or shoes.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Straight, loose body.

Length: Hip length, with an angled front hem.

Neckline: Round, finished with interfaced front and back facings.

Sleeves: Long set-in sleeves with a single seam, finished with folded contrast cuffs.

Front: Two asymmetric pieces: the front, with bust darts, is laid over the side front and topstitched into its band seam, so the two diagonal hems cross over each other. Each hem carries a double-layer contrast band, stitched along the lower edge and turned through.

Back: Centre back seam with a concealed zip at the neck; a double-layer contrast band at the hem.

Finishing: Bands attached to the lower edges, the inner layer topstitched into the attaching seam; allowances overlocked; seam allowances 1 cm.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. A concealed zip, double-layer bands on angled edges, and an overlapping front panel that has to be placed accurately before it is stitched in.

Fabric Recommendations

Blouse or dress fabrics in natural or blended fibres, in two contrasting or coordinating colours: one for the body, one for the cuffs and bands.

Additional Supplies

Contrast fabric for the cuffs and bands
Fusible interfacing (neckline facings, cuffs)
Concealed zip for the centre back

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
- Back - 2 pieces
- Front - 1 piece
- Side front - 1 piece
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
From main fabric 1:
- Cuff - 2 pieces
- Front trim – 2 pieces
- Side front trim – 2 pieces
- Back trim – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Back neckline facing – 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 1 piece
- Cuff - 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Overlock the center back edges separately on each piece. Stitch the center back seam from the notch for the zipper to the bottom, press seams open. Insert the concealed zipper.
Stitch the darts on the front piece. Press dart allowances upwards.
Stitch shoulder seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Overlock the upper edges of the inner facings.
Place the side trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn the pieces right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the side front piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Topstitch the inner trim into the seam of the outer trim attachment.
Place the front trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the bottom of the front piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Lay the front piece onto the side piece and topstitch the front piece into the trim attachment seam up to the side seam.
Place the back trim pieces right sides together and stitch the bottom edge. Turn right side out and press. Attach the outer trim to the bottom of the back piece. Press allowance towards the trim. Lay the front piece onto the back piece right sides together, stitch the side seams, inserting between the back and the inner trim. Topstitch the back trim into the seam of the outer trim attachment.
Stitch shoulder seams of the neckline facings, press allowances open. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing and the garment right sides together and stitch the neckline edge. Clip allowances at curves, turn the facing to the wrong side, straighten, and press. Secure to shoulder seams and zipper tape.
Stitch the sleeve seam, press allowances towards the back and overlock. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, overlock allowances.
Stitch the cuff into a loop, press allowances open. Press the cuff lengthwise in half with the right side out. Attach the cuff to the wrong side of the sleeve, overlock allowances.