Shaped Neck Color Block Blouse with Pockets
A stylish and practical blouse featuring a unique color-block design, a shaped V-neckline, and functional patch pockets for a modern and comfortable fit.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a variety of settings where comfort meets professional style, including:
- Professional & Healthcare Settings: An ideal choice for workwear, combining practicality with a polished appearance.
- Casual Daily Wear: Comfortable and stylish for everyday activities, offering ease of movement.
- Service & Hospitality Roles: Suitable for uniforms requiring a smart yet relaxed aesthetic.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a comfortable, semi-fitted silhouette that gently follows the body's lines.
Neckline: a distinctive shaped V-neckline integrated into the color-block yoke.
Color Blocking: Features a contrasting color yoke across the shoulders and sleeves, paired with the main body color.
Sleeves: Short, set-in sleeves designed for ease of movement.
Pockets: Two practical patch pockets on the front, accented with a contrasting upper band for a cohesive look.
Hem: a straight bottom hem for a clean finish.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise color-block seaming, attaching facings, and constructing patch pockets with attention to detail.
Fabric Recommendations
For best results, choose low-stretch knit fabrics that offer comfort and good drape, in two coordinating colors:
- Knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers with minimal stretch
Additional Supplies
Cutter's Must
If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: all seams 1 cm; hem allowance for the garment bottom and sleeve – 2.0 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90cm to 150cm) to determine how much material you will need (do not forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).
- From main fabric:
- Back - 1 piece on fold
- Front - 1 piece on fold
- Pocket – 2 pieces
- Back neckline facing – 1 piece
- From main fabric 1:
- Pocket facing - 2 pieces
- Front yoke – 2 pieces
- Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Front neckline facing – 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
Sewing Instructions
When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match! Tip: Knit fabric pieces 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.
- Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
- Stitch darts on the front pieces, press seam allowances upwards.
- Fold the pocket facing in half lengthwise, right sides out, and stitch to the upper edge of the pocket. Serge the seam allowance and press downwards. Serge the side and bottom edges of the pocket. Fold the side and bottom seam allowances to the wrong side, place on the front piece according to markings, and topstitch.
- Stitch shoulder seams, press seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Stitch shoulder seams of neckline facings. Press seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge.
- Place the garment and neckline facing right sides together and stitch the neckline. Clip seam allowances at curves. Turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the facing to the shoulder seams.
- Align the front yokes butt-to-butt and stitch to the front piece. Serge the seam allowance and press downwards.
- Stitch side seams. Serge seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Stitch sleeve seam, press seam allowances towards the back and serge. Set sleeves into armholes, matching notches, press seam allowances and serge.
- Serge the hem allowance of the garment bottom and sleeve, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
