Simple blouse pattern

No women's wardrobe can be imagined without blouses. Such clothes are appropriate for creating a business style, for walking and dates, for meeting friends and going to a restaurant. A blouse can be combined with classic skirts and skirts of an unusual cut, with trousers and jeans. Even for a wedding or a festive event, you can use a blouse, supplementing it with large beads, a necklace or a brooch. But not every one of us has the opportunity to replenish our wardrobe with all the blouses that we like - not a single gold card is enough. However, for those who have sewing skills, this can be done without compromising the family budget. It is enough to know how a simple blouse pattern is built.

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Necessary measurements

To draw a simple blouse pattern with a short sleeve or long, you need to take measurements. For many models, regardless of style, they are the same:

• Blouse Length
• Shoulder length;
• The length of the sleeve;
• Semicircle of the wrist;
• Semicircle of the neck;
• Semicircle of the chest;
• Semicircle of the hips.

At the initial construction of a simple pattern of a blouse, it is better to opt for the simplest models, that is, a simple cut. As soon as there is more experience, you can take on more complex styles. The most important thing is to understand the basic principles that designers and designers use in their work.

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Bat blouse

The pattern of a simple blouse with a bat sleeve with loose deflated sleeves is understandable and accessible to beginners tailors. In addition, she has many other advantages:

• Such models, thanks to the soft curves of the fabric, make the image more feminine and delicate.
• They give special emphasis to the hands of girls.
• A loose fit is suitable for any type of figure; both slim and larger women will appreciate it.

A simple pattern of a blouse is done right on the fabric. The sequence of work is as follows:

1. Fold a piece of fabric in half with the sides inward.
2. The resulting segment is again folded in half, vertically.
3. Next, draw small contours, apply a “pattern by hand”. The main thing is that your hips “fit in” below, and in the center your waist fits freely.
4. You can simplify the process by attaching your favorite tight-fitting knitted sweater to the fabric and outlining its contour.
5. Do not forget to make a hole for the neck in the form of a smooth line.
6. On a free section of fabric, taking into account the measurements - the girth of the arm, the length of the arm from the wrist to the elbow, we cut out two rectangular details for the sleeves, like cuffs.

Then you need to cut out all the details of this simple blouse pattern. And you can start sewing:

1. Sew side seams.
2. We sew cuffs.
3. We process the edges of the cuffs and the bottom of the blouse.
4. The neckline is made using a slanting inlay.

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Blouse with belt

A similar scheme for constructing a simple blouse pattern can be used to create another new thing in your wardrobe. For work you will need such details as a back, a shelf, a belt. Next, we proceed as follows:

1. Sew the side seams, but at the same time you need to leave an unfinished section about ten centimeters long, in the place where you will conceive a side cut.
2. Process the neck with an oblique inlay or grind.
3. Then, sew a stitch along the sides of the cut, which is a continuation of one of the side seams.This line will be fixing, it must be ironed.
4. Trim the lower sections of the one-piece sleeves. It is necessary to bend these same sections of the sleeves along the bottom, and then make a line, the width of which is about half a centimeter.
5. Then sew the belt of the length you need by slightly fitting the bottom of the product and combining the control points.

Your blouse is ready, the free ends of the belt can be used to create a beautiful bow on your new blouse.

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Chiffon Blouse

Consider another option for a simple blouse pattern. It is done on the basis of the base pattern, from which we remove the tuck tucks and lateral fitting. In front we will have a bar. In addition to the main details, such as the back, shelf and sleeve, you will need to cut:

• The bar for the shelf in the amount of 2 pieces. The size is determined from your parameters and wishes.
• Trim for neckline edging half a meter long and 3 cm wide;
• Details 25 cm by 6 cm in order to make cuffs.

Do not forget to add allowances for seams 1 cm when cutting, for hemming 2 cm. When the details of a simple pattern of a blouse are ready, proceed to sewing:

1. First of all, you need to grind breast tucks and shoulder seams. Then proceed to the design of the bar. One part must be duplicated in advance with non-woven. We sew this bar to the shelf. The allowances of the lower corners are carefully trimmed and cut off the excess fabric.
2. The second part of the bar is not necessary to duplicate. In this form, it must be attached to the first part inside out and ironed. Stitch the bar, grabbing the free side of the inner bar.
3. To make the product look neat, the neckline must be trimmed with an inlay. Or, you can also use the grind, duplicated with adhesive material.
4. Stitch sleeves in the armholes of a blouse. Stitch side seams and sleeve seams. The bottom of the sleeves to pick up the length of the cuffs.
5. Stitch cuffs of sleeves into rings. To grind one longitudinal side of the cuff with the front sides to the bottom of the sleeve of the blouse, iron the seam on the cuff. Tighten the section of the cuff and pin it to the seam of the seam from the wrong side. Lay the finishing stitch along the cuff along the stitching seam.
6. Lastly, process the bottom of the blouse. We make a hem of the fabric and lay a seam.

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Short sleeve blouse

DIY summer blouses with a short sleeve are a universal model that can be worn with both skirts and trousers, it also fits perfectly into the autumn wardrobe. Size in this example:

• 100 cm chest circumference;
• 82 cm at the waist;
• 106 cm in the hips.

As you can see, the pattern of a simple blouse with a short sleeve will be built on only 3 measurements, which means no complicated calculations, there will be no lines. To create a summer blouse with a short sleeve, do-it-yourself will need a piece of fabric 155x140 cm, an elastic ribbon 5x125 cm and a button:

1. First, a one-piece piece is cut that forms a fold between the back and the front.
2. Trimming is cut out 3.5x18.5 cm for cutting the front.
3. The neck drawer is cut in an oblique direction of 3x80 cm.
4. For a loop, a slanting inlay of 4x2 cm or a thin lace is suitable.
5. Allowance for all sections 15 mm.

Further, when creating a summer short-sleeve blouse with our own hands, we adhere to the following scheme of work:

1. On the front, we outline the cut using hand stitches.
2. Iron the wings from the long sides on the wrong side, apply and sweep along the outlined neckline to the midline. Leave the ends free and insert the rubber. We fix the elastic.
3. Sew the edges of the oblique inlay with a roll.
4. On the edge of the neck we make a narrow hem or a small rudder.
5. Iron inside out long sections of the cut edges.
6. We process the incision with an inline, on the left at the level of the drawstring we sew in the buckle of the clasp.
7. Iron on the inside and sew the bottom edges of the sleeves. In the drawstring we pass the gum necessary for the girth of the hand.
8. We carry out a side seam with one line, also on the other hand.
9. We process the lower edge with an overlock or tuck and sew on the front side.

The blouse is ready!

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Seamless blouse

Summer blouses created without a single seam are very popular. They are interestingly draped and fit the figure, they are simple in execution and are within the power of everyone. Here, even a simple blouse pattern is not needed:

• A piece of fabric can be square, rectangular or even asymmetric - depending on what shape you want to get the bottom edge in the end. Fold the fabric in half so that the free edges remain on the sides of the figure.
• On the fold line, exactly in the center, we cut the neck of any shape. It remains only to process the edges of the fabric with edging or oblique trim, and the blouse is ready to become part of your wardrobe.

Important! Such an airy blouse can be worn either independently or by supplementing it with a belt narrow, wide, or sewn from the same fabric.

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Suitable fabrics

A variety of modern fabrics allows you to sew the most original and unique summer short-sleeve blouses with your own hands. However, it must be remembered that each fabric has its own purpose. For example, if you make a magnificent jacket from one material, this does not mean that you can make a good blouse from it.

Silk fabric

Smooth texture, elasticity and noble shine - the perfect choice for tailoring an evening or classic version of a blouse. Of the silk fabrics, even the simplest cut will look noble and elegant. However, do not forget that crepe de Chine, satin, chiffon are very delicate fabrics, you need to work with them very carefully, without making extra needles while sewing, otherwise the fabric may creep in this place.

It is customary to wear a silk blouse for special occasions or for a classic suit for important meetings.

Cotton

Cotton blouses are distinguished by elegance and simplicity, and a wide color gamut allows you to tear yourself away from democratic snow-white models in favor of pastel colors and bright patterns.

Such a blouse will become your lifesaver in which you can go to work, put on with your favorite jeans or add accessories, make a hairstyle and go to some event. Usually a business dress code allows for the presence of such decorative elements as ruffles, pleats, sleeves, flashlights and more.

Lace fabric

The classic choice for sewing a feminine and elegant outfit. The most simple and loose cut blouse from lace or guipure perfectly emphasizes the bends of the female figure.

Important! Modern fashion suggests not using a lining, without which underwear is visible, it looks especially impressive on a slim figure.

If before lace items were worn only on solemn occasions, now they can be worn every day:

• The lace blouse perfectly "gets along" with almost all things, whether it be trousers, jeans, a skirt or shorts.
• It is also perfect for office style paired with a classic pencil skirt or trousers, only lace or guipure should be soft shades and with a dense texture.

Important! Be careful, the lace blouse does not tolerate the “neighborhood” of a skirt or trousers with floral patterns, polka dots or geometric prints.

Linen

Want to look beautiful, elegant and stylish, but at the same time feel easy and comfortable? Then, be sure to choose a linen blouse for sewing! It has the main undeniable advantage - it allows the skin to breathe and is a hypoallergenic material, which is extremely important for owners of sensitive skin.

You can wear a linen blouse every day without worrying that it will wear out, lose its color or general appearance, the main thing is to properly care for it.

Knitwear

The ability to take any form, versatility and practicality have become key parameters that have brought knitwear to the category of leading popular fabrics.A pleasant flowing texture perfectly emphasizes the female figure, and a variety of cuts allows you to sew the most original and unique models.

Knitted blouse in perfect harmony with any outfits, the main thing is to maintain the color scheme and overall style.

Important! If you want to correct some of the shortcomings of the figure, for example, to make the hips slimmer, then choose light pastel colors for a blouse and dark plain colors for the bottom.

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Blouse care

Blouse fabrics are usually light and translucent, decorated with embroideries, jacquards, beads or sparkles. Therefore, they usually need gentle care:

• Both natural and synthetic blouse fabrics are best washed manually or in the delicate wash mode. Water should be cool - no more than 30 degrees.
• And for rinsing it is better to use water at a lower temperature - 20-25 degrees.
• Since blouse fabrics are in direct contact with the skin, use special emollients to rinse.
• Before drying, carefully study the composition and properties of the fibers included in it - they may be sensitive to sunlight.
• Such fabrics should be ironed at a moderate temperature, preferably through a damp piece of cotton cloth.

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Summer blouses with a short sleeve do-it-yourself do not have to be in a complex cut and tailoring. Sometimes the style is simple simplicity. And you can create this style with your own hands. Especially now that you know the secrets of creating a simple blouse pattern.