The Design The Blouse by The Avid Seamstress is a go-to top that is stylish and easy to wear. It is such a versatile make you‘ll be wearing this all year round. Made using lightweight fabrics, The Blouse offers an alternative option to the traditional shirt.
With an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves, The Blouse is loosely fitted providing practical ease and comfort for your day-to-day activities while being chic enough to wear in the evening or at the weekend.
The Blouse is made without darts and includes a button placket, collar and elasticated cuffs making it ideal for confident beginners looking to sew their first blouse.
Awarded Highly Commended in the 2021 British Sewing Awards.
Recommended Fabrics Perfect in cottons and other lightweight fabrics that are soft. Consider making The Blouse in silk or viscose for added luxury.
Supplies and Notions Fabric, thread, x8 9mm wide buttons, 1 metre elastic (5mm wide), 0.50cm light weight/soft iron on interfacing, buttonhole presser foot.
