Sewing tutorial: transform the “Gathers & Victorian collar” top into a blouse

You know how much I love the customization and versatility of patterns. After the free pattern " Just the bottom " which allows you to sew skirts with customizable patterns, I would like to offer you a tutorial to transform the top " Ruffles and Victorian collar " and sew it into a blouse instead of a dress or jumpsuit.

Trace the new pattern

The modifications are made on a pattern without seam allowances .

Start by extending the center front and center back 22cm from your waistline (petite, standard or tall).

Draw a perpendicular line at the center front and center back. To determine their lengths, measure your hip circumference and add an ease of 6 cm.
For example, for a size 38: hip measurement (94 cm) + ease (6 cm) = 100 cm.

The front measures 100 cm / 4 + 1 cm = 26 cm.
The back measures 100 cm / 4 - 1 cm + button placket (3 cm) = 27 cm.

Bring the end up 1 cm and trace the hem line in a slight curve.

On the front and back, trace the side lines from the armhole to the hem. Redraw the curve of the armhole to get a right angle with the side line.

Check that the sides are the same length on the front and back. If necessary, readjust the hem line. Add seam allowances all around.

Sew the blouse

Consult the pattern instruction booklets for assembling the blouse.
Follow the pattern instructions in chapters 3 and 4. Assemble the front and back pieces at the sides in chapter 5. In chapter 6, sew the buttonholes and sew on the buttons. Set in the sleeves and finish with the hem.

Here, the fabric has quite a bit of hold, so I chose to remove the ruffle from the collar for a more minimalist version.

As for the buttons, there are 8 on the back, spaced 8 cm apart.

#MaRobeAtelierCharlotteAuzou Pattern “ Gathers & Victorian Collar ” and “ Puffy Sleeves ”
Pretty Mercerie embroidered cotton fabric