Perfect for an afternoon out with friends or a day at the office, this semifitted blouse features a fun chest detail that makes it extra special. Sew the blouse with contrasting fabrics for a color-blocked detail or choose lace or a sheer fabric for the inset stripe. This contemporary take on a vintage blouse eliminates the shoulder seam so the sleeves are easy and fun to sew. The inset panel forms a pretty chevron over the bracelet-length flounce sleeves, and the back features an easy keyhole opening with a button-and-loop closure. This pattern includes separate pieces for A/B, C, and D cups for ease of fitting.
Suggested Fabrics
Suitable for drapey fabrics like crepe, rayon challis, charmeuse, georgette, lawn, and linen. For Fabric B, use a contrasting color, lace, or chiffon.
Notions
Coordinating thread, one 3/8" or 1/2" button or hook and eye closure for the back.
Fabric Guide
| size |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
| Fabric A, 44" |
2 1/4 yards |
2 1/4 yards |
2 1/4 yards |
2 1/4 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
| Fabric A, 58" |
1 1/4 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
1 1/2 yards |
| Fabric B, All |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
| size |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
| Fabric A, 44" |
2 1/2 yards |
2 1/2 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
2 3/4 yards |
| Fabric A, 58" |
1 1/2 yards |
1 3/4 yards |
1 3/4 yards |
1 3/4 yards |
1 3/4 yards |
| Fabric B, All |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
1/2 yard |
Finished Measurements
| size |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
| Bust, A/B Cup* |
36" |
37" |
38" |
39" |
40" |
41" |
| Bust, C Cup* |
37" |
38" |
39" |
40" |
41" |
42" |
| Bust, D Cup* |
38" |
39" |
40" |
41" |
42" |
43" |
| Hip, A/B Cup |
40 3/4" |
41 3/4" |
42 3/4" |
43 3/4" |
44 3/4" |
45 3/4" |
| Hip, C Cup |
41 3/4" |
42 3/4" |
43 3/4" |
44 3/4" |
45 3/4" |
46 3/4" |
| Hip, D Cup |
42 3/4" |
43 3/4" |
44 3/4" |
45 3/4" |
46 3/4" |
47 3/4" |
| Length** |
23" |
23 1/4" |
23 1/2" |
24" |
24 1/4" |
24 1/2" |
| size |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
| Bust, A/B Cup* |
42 1/2" |
44" |
46" |
48" |
50" |
| Bust, C Cup* |
43 1/2" |
45" |
47" |
49" |
51" |
| Bust, D Cup* |
44 1/2" |
46" |
48" |
50" |
52" |
| Hip, A/B Cup |
47 3/4" |
48 3/4" |
50 3/4" |
52 3/4" |
54 3/4" |
| Hip, C Cup |
48 3/4" |
49 3/4" |
51 3/4" |
53 3/4" |
55 3/4" |
| Hip, D Cup |
49 3/4" |
50 3/4" |
52 3/4" |
54 3/4" |
56 3/4" |
| Length** |
25" |
25 1/4" |
25 1/2" |
26" |
26 1/4" |
* To determine cup size, subtract upper bust measurement from full bust measurement. Up to 2" difference = A/B cup, 3" = C cup, 4" = D cup.
** Measured from shoulder at neck.
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