Gathered Wrap Front Paneled Blouse
Introducing a versatile women's blouse pattern featuring a flattering gathered wrap front, delicate shoulder details, and a defined waist panel for a stylish silhouette.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of settings, making it an excellent choice for:
- Everyday Casual: Ideal for comfortable yet chic daily wear, pairing effortlessly with jeans or skirts.
- Office Smart-Casual: Suitable for a professional yet relaxed office environment when styled with tailored trousers or a pencil skirt.
- Transitional Seasons: An excellent layering piece for spring and autumn, offering both comfort and sophisticated style.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: a fitted, hip-length blouse designed to flatter the figure with a defined waist.
Neckline: a stylish V-neck wrap front creating an elegant and comfortable opening.
Shoulder Detail: Delicate tab details at the shoulder seams with subtle gathering below.
Front: Features a beautifully draped and gathered wrap-style front, integrated into a wide waistband.
Waist: a distinct and wide waist panel that defines the silhouette and provides a comfortable fit.
Sleeves: Short, set-in cap sleeves offering modest arm coverage.
Back: a clean, paneled back design that complements the front's structured elegance.
Hem: Straight hemline, designed to sit at hip length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires experience with sewing knit fabrics, creating gathers, assembling wrap constructions, and setting sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
This pattern is designed for fabrics with medium stretch to ensure the best drape and fit:
- Knit fabrics with medium stretch (e.g., jersey, interlock) made from natural or blended fibers.
Additional Supplies
No additional notions are required.
Cutter's Must
- Back upper – 2 qty
- Back lower – 2 qty
- Front upper – 2 qty
- Front lower – 1 qty
- Sleeve — 2 qty
- Front insert — 1 qty
- Back insert — 1 qty
- Trim strip — 2 qty
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the center back seam on the upper and lower parts. Overlock seam allowances and press towards the left side.
- Stitch the shoulder seams. Overlock seam allowances and press towards the back.
- Overlock the neckline and wrap edge. Fold the seam allowance to the wrong side and topstitch.
- Along the lower edge of the upper front, stitch with a loosely tensioned thread from the wrap to the first notch. Gather. Place the right over the left, align the edges, and secure.
- Attach the front insert to the front. Attach the back insert to the upper back. Overlock seam allowances.
- Attach the lower parts to the blouse. Overlock seam allowances.
- Fold the trim strip right sides together and stitch the long edge. Turn the trim strip right side out and press. Place the trim strip on the front and attach to the armhole.
- Overlock the lower edge of the sleeve. Fold the seam allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch. Set the sleeves into the open armhole. Overlock seam allowances.
- Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the sleeve seam. Overlock seam allowances.
- Overlock the lower edge of the garment. Fold the seam allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
