Channel vintage charm with this retro-inspired blouse, featuring a statement flat collar, soft V-neckline, and a delicate bow that ties it all together. Cuffed sleeves and a curved hem offer a polished finish, perfect tucked or left loose. Designed for lightweight fabrics, this intermediate level sewing project is effortlessly chic—no special trims required, just timeless style.
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1 cm (3/8″) seam allowance included!
Material
- 1.2 m (1 3/8 yd) lightweight linen, seersucker, lawn, double gauze, viscose fabric or satin
- 0.7 m (7/8 yd) lightweight fusible interfacing
- All-purpose thread
- Universal needle
- 2x buttons, 1 cm (3/8″) wide
- Buttonhole cutter or seam ripper
- Hand sewing needle
PLEASE NOTE! Fabric requirements are based on a width of 150 cm (59″). If your fabric is narrower, you may need more fabric!
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Sizing Guide
This pattern is drafted according to the following body measurements. Standard height is 1.64 m (5.4 ft). Check this tutorial if you want to add sizes to your pattern!
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 85 cm (33 1/2″) | 89 cm (35″) | 93 cm (36 1/2″) | 97 cm (38″) | 101 cm (39 1/2″) | 105 cm (41″) | 109 cm (42 1/2″) |
| Waist | 64 cm (25 1/2″) | 68 cm (27″) | 72 cm (28 1/2″) | 76 cm (30″) | 80 cm (31 1/2″) | 84 cm (33″) | 88 cm (34 1/2″) |
| Hips | 94 cm (36 1/2″) | 96 cm (38″) | 100 cm (39 1/2″) | 104 cm (41″) | 108 cm (42 1/2″) | 112 cm (44″) | 116 cm (45 1/2″) |
Finished garment measurements
Ease is included in the measurements below to make the garment larger than the body.
| XS | S | S/M | M | M/L | L | XL | |
| Bust | 92 cm (36 1/2″) | 96 cm (38″) | 100 cm (39 1/2″) | 104 cm (41″) | 108 cm (42 1/2″) | 112 cm (44″) | 116 cm (45 1/2″) |
| Biceps | 33.4 cm (13 1/8″) | 34.6 cm (13 5/8″) | 35.8 cm (14 1/8″) | 37 cm (14 5/8″) | 38.2 cm (15 1/8″) | 39.4 cm (15 5/8″) | 40.6 cm (16 1/8″) |
| Length | 69 cm (27 1/4″) | 70 cm (27 5/8″) | 71 cm (28″) | 72 cm (28 3/8″) | 73 cm (28 3/4″) | 74 cm (29 1/8″) | 75 cm (29 1/2″) |
Sewing Notes
Here are some tips we recommend for a successful sewing project:
Fit and style
- First up, choose a size based on your bust. Take a look at the body measurements chart to guide you. If your hips are calling for a different size, widen or narrow down the pattern at the hemline to fit your measurements.
- On the finished garment measurements chart, you can also see how long the garment is and if it’ll work for your height. It’s a good idea to compare the length with something similar you already own. Just keep in mind it has a curved hemline, so the length should be comfy enough to tuck it in!
- If you want to adjust the length of your garment, cut the pattern above the hemline and waist notch, across the grainline. Then, spread it out for extra length, or overlap it to make it shorter. When you spread it, use some paper scraps to fill in the gaps. Tape it all back together.
- Make sure to adjust the sleeve length just like you did with the body—add or remove the same amount!
Fabrics
- This pattern isn’t meant for heavy fabrics, so go for a viscose or silky fabric. If you want to mix it up, you can also go for other shirting fabrics like lawn or oxford! Cutting the tie in a contrasting fabric will look great too!
- Choose a lightweight interfacing so it doesn’t add bulk to the fabric.
Cutting out
- Preshrink the fabric before you start cutting it out. To do so, wash and dry the same way you would with the finished garment. This means you should also take into account the fabric type and its content.
- Once the fabric is washed and dried, press it to remove all the creases. Be sure that you’ve set your iron to a temperature that is suitable to the fabric. As a rule of thumb, synthetic fibers (acrylic, spandex, polyester…) should be pressed at low heat, and natural fibers (cotton, wool, linen…) should be pressed at high heat.
- When you’re ready to cut into the fabric, fold it lengthwise, right sides together. The fold should not twist and lay flat. If it’s twisting, unfold and fold again, until it lays flat. Then, place the pattern pieces so that the grainline is parallel to the selvages.
- Be sure that you don’t cut the notches too much, they should be about 0.3-0.4 cm long (1/8″). If your fabric frays a lot, you may prefer to mark your notches with a chalk.
Sewing
- This project is intermediate level, making it an excellent choice for those looking to develop their sewing skills further.
- If you’re unsure how to sew buttonholes, just take a look at your sewing machine manual. The process can differ from one machine to another.
Good luck with your sewing project!
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So many pretty patterns, so little time!
I love the style of the top , it can easily be extended to a dress, will make and post