Plus Size Gathered Off-Shoulder Blouse with Shirred Waist

Name: Plus Size Gathered Off-Shoulder Blouse with Shirred Waist
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 905904
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #905904

This stylish and comfortable plus size blouse features a gathered neckline for an off-shoulder look, complemented by elasticized short sleeves and a shirred waist for a flattering blouson silhouette. It's an intermediate pattern drafted to your own measurements, making it suitable for casual outings, summer wear, or smart-casual events. The pullover style has no visible fastenings and requires soft, fluid fabrics like silk.

Tech. Description

Gathered Off-Shoulder Blouse with Shirred Waist

Craft a stylish and comfortable blouse featuring a gathered neckline designed for an off-shoulder look, complemented by elasticized short sleeves and a shirred waist for a flattering blouson silhouette.

When To Wear

Casual Outings: Perfect for relaxed daily wear, offering comfort without compromising style.
Summer & Resort Wear: An excellent choice for warm weather, vacations, or beachside strolls.
Smart-Casual Events: Easily dressed up with tailored trousers or skirts for a polished yet relaxed ensemble.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Relaxed, blouson fit with a gathered body that drapes softly over the torso, cinched at the waist.

Neckline: Wide, elasticized gathered neckline, designed to be worn off-shoulder or as a wide boat neck.

Sleeves: Short, slightly puffed sleeves with an elasticized hem, creating gentle gathers.

Waist & Hem: Shirred waist achieved with multiple rows of elastic stitching, providing definition and a blouson effect, ending at hip length.

Closure: Pullover style with no visible fastenings.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Involves precise gathering techniques and the use of elastic thread for shirring, requiring careful tension management and neat finishing.

Fabric Recommendations

Select soft, fluid fabrics with good drape to enhance the gathered and blouson silhouette:

Silk fabrics

Additional Supplies

Elastic thread

Cutter's Must

From main fabric:
Sleeve - 2 pieces
Front – 1 piece
Back - 1 piece

Sewing Instructions

Attach the sleeves to the armholes of the back and front. Overlock the seam and press towards the sleeve.
Stitch the side seams of the blouse, simultaneously stitching the sleeve seams. Overlock the seams and press towards the back.
Overlock the bottom edge of the blouse with a rolled hem. At a distance of 1.5 cm from the bottom, sew 6 rows with elastic thread, placing the elastic thread on the wrong side. The distance between the rows is 1.5 cm.
Overlock the bottom edge of the sleeve and the top edge of the blouse, fold to the wrong side by 4 cm. Sew 2 rows with elastic thread at a distance of 2 and 3.5 cm from the fold.

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