Violet Blouse - Sewing Pattern | Maison Fauve

Violet Blouse - Sewing Pattern | Maison FauveViolette is a blouse with a box pleat on the back and a buttoned placket on the upper back yoke. It presents a fitted line but not skintight, a high round neck and three quarter length sleeves with gathered sleeve caps. AVAILABLE SIZES: 34 52 DIFFICULTY: Beginner SIZE CHART: Click here. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: For a width of 140cm 34 to 46: 1. 6m 48 to 52: 2. 3m NOTIONS: 60 cm of piping 3x11mm buttons SUGGESTED FABRICS: Violette will be gorgeous in a

with plenty of drape: viscose jersey

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They sew up nicely in floaty tencel or rayons or can be sewn in suiting fabrics (such as wool blends or raw silk)

and its double back darts with fake patch pockets ensure a flattering fit and a marked waist without constricting the silhouette

- Cotton jersey

but you can of course adjust it to your taste

A relaxed fit dress with options for gather or tuck details to add shape and definition

Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cottons

If you’ve made another sweatshirt or t-shirt pattern and feel confident with the process then you’re ready for the Quokka

76cm (30") of bias binding (only if you are not making binding with your fabric)

Choose cottons for pressed pleats and more fluid woolens or crepe constructions for softer pleats

straight cut that suits most body types