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Catherine Blouse PDF pattern
£10.00
The Catherine blouse is an elegant and versatile take on the classic tie blouse. Its detachable tie can be worn tied in a number of ways, or not at all, and as a sleeveless blouse it is great both for layering and in warmer weather. ** This product is a PDF printable sewing pattern and not the physical garment shown.**
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Features
- Sleeveless, collared blouse
- Bias bound armscyes and neckline
- Separate tie
- Centre back neckline opening, fastened with hook and eye
Fabric & notions
I’d recommend a medium/blouse weight crepe, soft cotton, linen, rayon, viscose, silk and other drapey fabrics.
You’ll need:
- Bias binding for the neckline and armscyes (approx 1.5m and with a folded width of approximately ½” – ¾”).
- A small hook and eye set for the neckline closure (or you could sew a thread chain and button if you prefer).
Fabric requirements
- Main fabric: 1.25 m (all sizes)
- Lightweight fusible interfacing (0.5m) – optional, depending on your fabric choice and how firm you want your collar to look. Omit the interfacing for a softer collar look.
Measurements
* This pattern is from the Pearson and Pope pattern collection (previously a separate brand under pearsonandpope.com) and has not yet been rebranded to ‘Michelle Sews’ or updated with the newer Michelle Sews size range. Please see below for measurement details. *
Body measurements
| SIZE | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Bust (“) | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Waist (“) | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Hips (“) | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
| Bust (cm) | 79 | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 |
| Waist (cm) | 61 | 66 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91 |
| Hips (cm) | 86 | 91 | 96 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 |
Finished garment measurements
| SIZE | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Bust (“) | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Waist (“) | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Hips (“) | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| Bust (cm) | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 101 | 106 | 111 |
| Waist (cm) | 79 | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 |
| Hips (cm) | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 | 132 |
The pattern testers said…
“Beautiful. Nice idea with the collar, and great fit!”
“I even got the collar right ;)”
“The fit throughout the body is perfect! It is very flattering while not being too tight. For me this is the perfect amount of ease in a blouse like that.”
“I LOVE THE TIE!”
“Fit wise it’s perfect – I love my blouses to fit fairly closely, but not too tight, obviously. I’m very happy.”
Catherine on Instagram…
@orangesews made another #msp_catherine blouse, this time with an accent fabric and I am 100% here for it! 😍
The Catherine blouse is an elegant and versatile take on the classic tie blouse. Its detachable tie can be worn tied in a number of ways, or not at all, and as a sleeveless blouse it is great both for layering and in warmer weather. I love to wear mine under a lightweight crew neck jumper – you get the crisp contrast collar without the imprint of a row of buttons down the centre front like you would with a shirt underneath, and it’s sleeveless so it’s a little cooler!
How will you wear yours? (The Catherine blouse was originally released under the Pearson and Pope sewing pattern brand so you may also see it tagged as #pp_catherine)
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#sewingpattern #msp_catherine
The Catherine blouse looks great worn together with the Agnes skirt. @sleepless_in_bavaria used a contrast fabric for the tie of her #msp_catherine top, and the dusky pink shade of her msp_agnes is the stuff of spring wardrobe dreams.
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