Description
What’s included in the PDF download:
→ PDF pattern from size 32 to 48 (4 to 20 UK / 0 to 16 US) with included seam allowances:
- Layered Copy Shop/A0 – 1 page
- Layered Print at home A4/US Letter – 26 pages → Sizes are presented in separate size layers (select only your size when printing)
- NEW: Projector Files
→ Seam allowances + stitch lines included
→ An instruction booklet with illustrated assembly steps in English
→ A DIY video to watch the key steps ↓ (voice over in French with English writtens instructions)
Fabric Suggestion
A lightweight to medium-weight plain-weave fabric such as cotton or viscose. In the first photo, I’m wearing the Almond Gingham Fabric from La Maison Naïve.
What sewing skills will you learn?
✄ Creating flat pleats on sleeve heads
✄ Sewing ties for fastening
✄ Assembling a doll collar without a collar stand
✄ Adding lace trim to a collar
✄ Attaching elastic at the bottom of a sleeve
✄ Making homemade buttonholes with an invisible button placket
✄ Hand-sewing invisible buttons on the right side
The video and instruction booklet will guide you through these steps in detail.
Sewing Level
Beginner++ with a desire to dive in! The Blouse is not a difficult pattern but requires precision in a few key steps: sleeve pleats, elastic sewing, narrow hem. These techniques are covered in the booklet and in the video.
Supplies
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160 cm (T32-40) to 200 cm (T42-48) of light to mid weight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, viscose, tencel, etc.
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30 cm of interfacing (for the top collar)
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55 cm of matching bias tape for finishing the inside of the collar (or + 45×45 cm of fabric if you are making the bias tape from the matching fabric).
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4 buttons with a diameter of 8 mm to 9 mm.
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Option for the sleeves: 2 pieces of elastic for the sleeves (approximately 60 cm each) with a width of 5 mm. Alternatively, you can use shirring elastic of your preferred width.
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Option 1 for the collar: 110 cm of lace ribbon.
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Option 2 for the collar: For a gathered ruffle, cut a strip that is 5 cm wide and 160 cm long.
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Matching thread
Reviews
“The pattern is a great combination of romance and some badass” – Justine
“I love the overall look of this blouse! I love that you can wear this with pretty much anything! It dresses up a simple outfit in a snap” – June
Size Chart + Finished measurements
Pair it with the Joan Pants or Mads Bolero for an awesome matching look!
