Best of 2023: The Blouse

Every woman’s wardrobe needs a go-to top that is stylish and easy to wear. Made using lightweight fabrics, the Blouse offers an alternative to the traditional shirt. With an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves, the Blouse is loosely fitted, providing ease and comfort for your day-to-day activities while still being chic. The Blouse is made without darts and includes a button placket, collar and elasticated cuffs – ideal for those looking to sew their first blouse.

In this box, you will receive the pattern, fabric of your choice, and all the notions to match your fabric

Pattern: The Blouse from The Avid Seamstress

Sizing: US Sizes 2-18

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

What you should know (or desire to learn): Sewing buttons and buttonholes, attaching a collar, sewing with elastic, setting sleeves

Fabric:

• Red Clay Isla Meadow Rayon Lawn - There's a lovely prairie feel to this rayon lawn, one of my favorite substrates. The directional print features white, peach, gold, and orange flowers alongside foliage and hashmarks for a print that is all together unique and unexpected. The deep red background ties the whole thing together and gives the fabric a wintery feel, like cranberry sauce or christmas holly. The fabric itself has a smooth, tightly woven hand and soft drape that will match this blouse perfectly. A great addition to your fall wardrobe!

Also in this box: Matching thread, 8 buttons, 1/8" elastic, fusible interfacing, and a sewing machine needle