Blouse: sewing steps in pictures
The sewing steps from “How to sew a blouse”, one at a time, each with a diagram. Tap the round numbered buttons to move between steps.Red line = sew here. Blue dotted line = leave open or fold.
1. Sew the shoulders
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Both fronts on the back, right sides together; sew the shoulders Place both fronts on the back and sew the shoulders
Lay the back right side up and place the two fronts on it wrong side up, so the right sides face each other. Line up the shoulder ends and the neckline ends, pin, and sew along the stitching line 1 cm (3/8 in) from the edge.
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Finish both allowances together and press them toward the back Finish the allowances and press them to the back
Serge or zigzag both allowances together. Open the body out flat and press the allowances toward the back.
2. Set the sleeves
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Match the notches and sew along the armhole Match the notches and sew the armhole
Lay the body flat and place a sleeve on it right sides together. Match the center notch to the shoulder seam and the ends of the sleeve to the underarm, pin, and sew the armhole from end to end. Finish both allowances together and press them toward the sleeve.
The sleeve head is almost the same length as the armhole, so set it in without easing.
3. Sew the sides and underarms
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Sew cuff → underarm → hem in one seam Sew from the cuff to the hem in one seam
Fold right sides together at the shoulders and match the armhole seams exactly at the underarm. Sew from the cuff, through the underarm and down to the hem with a 1 cm (3/8 in) seam. Finish both allowances together and press them toward the back.
4. Attach the front facings
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Facing right sides together; sew the front edge to the hem line Sew the facing to the front edge
Place the interfaced facing on the right side of the front, right sides together. Line up the front edge, pin, and sew from the neckline down to the hem line.
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Turn the facing, roll the edge slightly and press Turn the facing and press the edge
Turn the facing to the inside, roll the edge about 1 mm toward the inside so the facing doesn't show, and press. Baste the facing and front together at the neckline, inside the allowance.
5. Bind the neckline
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Bind from front edge to front edge, through the facings Bind the neckline from front edge to front edge
Fold 1 cm under at each end of the bias strip. Sew it to the right side of the neckline, turn it to the inside so it encloses the allowance and the facings, and stitch close to its edge from the right side.
Ease the bias slightly round the curve so the neckline lies flat.
6. Finish the hem and cuffs
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Double-fold the hem and cuffs and stitch Double-fold the hem and cuffs and stitch
Turn up the hem and cuffs 1 cm and then 1 cm again (a double fold), press, and stitch close to the fold. Fold the bottom of the front facings into the hem and stitch them in with it.
7. Buttons
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Vertical buttonholes and buttons at the center-front notches Make the buttonholes and sew on the buttons
On the upper front, work vertical buttonholes at the center-front notches. Sew the buttons on the center front of the other front.
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