Blouse
How to make a blouse for your girl - Page 1 - Page 2

Preparation

Prepare the pattern (see page 7). Cut out the main pieces on the straight grain of the fabric. Cut two pieces 5 cm x 64 cm (2 in x 25 in) for the ribbon tie.
Cut two strips on the cross for the neck casing, 5 cm x 41 cm (2 in x 16 in), and two strips for the cuffs, 5 cm (2 in) wide by the required wrist size.
Add 1.5 cm ( in) seam allowance to each end of the cuffs. Also cut two loop pieces on the cross.
Keep small offcuts of the material to cover the button bases. The front facing
With right sides together, pin, tack and machine the front facing to the opening on the centre front of the blouse. Clip at the base of the opening.
Turn and press.
Finish the facing by turning under a 3 mm (^ in)
hem on the edges to the wrong side. Machine.
Joining the sleeves to the front and back
With right sides together, pin, tack and machine
the sleeves to the front and back at the armhole
seams, matching balance marks. Clip the curves
(1). Press the seams open.

2a With right sides together, sew the casing to the neck. Place the seam at the centre back. 2b Fold to the wrong
side. Tack, leaving the front edges open.