The Story
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.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: 0-20
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:
- Matching thread
- 1 x 3/8" button or 1/2" button or hook-and-eye closure for the back
PDF Pattern Includes:
- Instructions: 11 pages
- Tiled Pattern Pieces: 37 pages
- 36-inch Pattern Sheets: 1 page
- A0 Pattern Sheets: 2 pages
Your sewing pattern download will include the above in a single PDF file. Make sure you only print the page(s) you need!
We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Afternoon Tea Blouse pattern printed on 2 sheets of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Afternoon Tea Blouse includes 11 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
Fabric Requirements:
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric A, 44" wide | 2.25 yds | 2.25 yds | 2.25 yds | 2.25 yds | 2.5 yds | 2.5 yds | 2.5 yds | 2.5 yds | 2.75 yds | 2.75 yds | 2.75 yds |
| Fabric A, 58" wide | 1.25 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds |
| Fabric B, All Widths | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds |
Your Body Measurements (in inches):
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 32.5" | 33.5" | 34.5" | 35.5" | 36.5" | 37.5" | 39" | 40.5" | 42" | 44" | 46" |
| Waist | 25" | 26" | 27" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 31.5" | 33" | 34.5" | 36.5" | 38.5" |
| Hips | 35" | 36" | 37" | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41.5" | 43" | 44.5" | 46.5" | 48.5" |
Finished Garment Measurements (in inches):
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust, A/B Cup* | 36" | 37" | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41" | 42.5" | 44" | 46" | 48" | 50" |
| Bust, C Cup* | 37" | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41" | 42" | 43.5" | 45" | 47" | 49" | 51" |
| Bust, D Cup* | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41" | 42" | 43" | 44.5" | 46" | 48" | 50" | 52" |
| Hip, A/B Cup | 40.75" | 41.75" | 42.75" | 43.75" | 44.75" | 45.75" | 47.75" | 48.75" | 50.75" | 52.75" | 54.75" |
| Hip, C Cup | 41.75" | 42.75" | 43.75" | 44.75" | 45.75" | 46.75" | 48.75" | 49.75" | 51.75" | 53.75" | 55.75" |
| Hip, D Cup | 42.75" | 43.75" | 44.75" | 45.75" | 46.75" | 47.75" | 49.75" | 50.75" | 52.75" | 54.75" | 56.75" |
| Length** | 23" | 23.25" | 23.5" | 24" | 24.25" | 24.5" | 25" | 25.25" | 25.5" | 26" | 26.25" |
* 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.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
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.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: 0-20
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:
- Matching thread
- 1 x 3/8" button or 1/2" button or hook-and-eye closure for the back
PDF Pattern Includes:
- Instructions: 11 pages
- Tiled Pattern Pieces: 37 pages
- 36-inch Pattern Sheets: 1 page
- A0 Pattern Sheets: 2 pages
Your sewing pattern download will include the above in a single PDF file. Make sure you only print the page(s) you need!
We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Afternoon Tea Blouse pattern printed on 2 sheets of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Afternoon Tea Blouse includes 11 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
Fabric Requirements:
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabric A, 44" wide | 2.25 yds | 2.25 yds | 2.25 yds | 2.25 yds | 2.5 yds | 2.5 yds | 2.5 yds | 2.5 yds | 2.75 yds | 2.75 yds | 2.75 yds |
| Fabric A, 58" wide | 1.25 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.5 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds | 1.75 yds |
| Fabric B, All Widths | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds | 0.5 yds |
Your Body Measurements (in inches):
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 32.5" | 33.5" | 34.5" | 35.5" | 36.5" | 37.5" | 39" | 40.5" | 42" | 44" | 46" |
| Waist | 25" | 26" | 27" | 28" | 29" | 30" | 31.5" | 33" | 34.5" | 36.5" | 38.5" |
| Hips | 35" | 36" | 37" | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41.5" | 43" | 44.5" | 46.5" | 48.5" |
Finished Garment Measurements (in inches):
| 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust, A/B Cup* | 36" | 37" | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41" | 42.5" | 44" | 46" | 48" | 50" |
| Bust, C Cup* | 37" | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41" | 42" | 43.5" | 45" | 47" | 49" | 51" |
| Bust, D Cup* | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41" | 42" | 43" | 44.5" | 46" | 48" | 50" | 52" |
| Hip, A/B Cup | 40.75" | 41.75" | 42.75" | 43.75" | 44.75" | 45.75" | 47.75" | 48.75" | 50.75" | 52.75" | 54.75" |
| Hip, C Cup | 41.75" | 42.75" | 43.75" | 44.75" | 45.75" | 46.75" | 48.75" | 49.75" | 51.75" | 53.75" | 55.75" |
| Hip, D Cup | 42.75" | 43.75" | 44.75" | 45.75" | 46.75" | 47.75" | 49.75" | 50.75" | 52.75" | 54.75" | 56.75" |
| Length** | 23" | 23.25" | 23.5" | 24" | 24.25" | 24.5" | 25" | 25.25" | 25.5" | 26" | 26.25" |
* 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.
