Fitted Yoked Blouse with Curved Neck Button
This women's sewing pattern features a fitted blouse with a distinctive curved front yoke, short sleeves, and decorative button detailing.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for adding a touch of tailored style to:
- Everyday & Casual: a comfortable yet stylish choice for daily wear and relaxed outings.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Easily dressed up or down for social events and informal get-togethers.
- Transitional Seasons: Its short sleeves and versatile fabric recommendations make it suitable for various temperatures.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice for a flattering shape.
Neckline: a simple, elegant round neckline.
Yoke: Features a striking curved front yoke that extends over the shoulders to the back, embellished with two decorative buttons at the front yoke points.
Sleeves: Classic short, set-in sleeves.
Back: a clean, unadorned back panel with a matching back yoke.
Hem: a straight, hip-length hem for easy styling.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves working with knit fabrics, precise curved seams, attaching shaped yokes, and inserting decorative trim.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose knit fabrics with suitable stretch and drape to highlight the design:
- Medium-stretch knit fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
- Contrast companion fabric for creative color-blocking
Additional Supplies
Sewing Instructions
- Stitch the darts on the front. Trim the depth with an overlocker.
- Fold the front yokes right sides together and stitch the upper edge. Clip the seam allowances and turn right side out. Secure the yokes together along the side and armhole edges. Attach the yoke to the front. Overlock the seam allowances.
- Stitch the shoulder edges of the back yoke and the front facing on the outer and inner pieces. Fold the pieces right sides together and stitch the curved edge of the front facing and the back neckline, inserting the decorative trim strip. Clip the seam allowances and turn right side out.
- Secure the back yokes together along the side and armhole edges. Attach the back yoke to the back. Overlock the seam allowance.
- Place the front facing onto the front yoke and secure between the long marks.
- Set the sleeve into the open armhole.
- Stitch the side edge and the sleeve edge simultaneously. Overlock the seam allowances.
- Overlock the bottom edge of the garment and the bottom edge of the sleeve. Fold the seam allowance to the wrong side, press, and topstitch.
- Sew the button through the facing and the front yoke.
