Blouse with Flounces Sewing Pattern

Download the Blouse with Flounces Sewing Pattern

Summer is the perfect time to get creative. Lightweight natural fabrics are easy to work with and ideal for anyone looking to develop and refine their sewing skills. Simple tops, dresses and blouses are quick and easy to sew, yet the finished result can exceed all expectations.

In this tutorial, we’re offering a sewing pattern for an elegant blouse with flounces that you can make in a single day. Even beginners will find this project easy to handle. No complicated details—just a well-balanced silhouette and effortless style. This blouse is perfect for creating relaxed everyday looks. Pair it with linen trousers or a short mini skirt for an effortlessly stylish outfit.
The blouse with flounces sewing pattern in sizes US 4-12, EU36–44 is available in this tutorial.

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Blouse with Flounces: Design Features

• Blouse Back length (including the flounce): 46.5 cm (18 3/8 in) – 47 cm (18 1/2 in) – 47.5 cm (18 3/4 in) – 48 cm (18 7/8 in) – 48.5 cm (19 1/8 in).
• The blouse features a V-neckline and is sleeveless.
• Flounces are attached along the neckline and hem.
• The blouse ties at the front.

The technical sketch of the blouse with flounces, front and back views, is shown in Fig. 1.

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Styling Tips

A blouse with flounces is perfect for creating both casual and evening summer looks. Pair it with long linen trousers, a long skirt or a short skirt – the blouse looks equally stylish with all of these options.

The white viscose blouse with flounces and the black poplin blouse with flounces are shown in Fig. 3.

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Download & Print the Pattern

The pattern is available in five standard sizes, from US 4 to US 12 (EU 36 to EU 44). Finished back length (including the flounce): 46.5 cm (18 3/8 in) – 47 cm (18 1/2 in) – 47.5 cm (18 3/4 in) – 48 cm (18 7/8 in) – 48.5 cm (19 1/8 in).

The PDF pattern includes two printing options: a copy-shop version for large-format printing and a tiled A4 version for home printing. The A4 pages can be assembled using the registration marks provided. To ensure accurate printing, check the included 100 × 100 mm (3 15/16 × 3 15/16 in) test square before cutting your pattern. The pattern sheet is shown in Fig. 4.

Important! Note the difference between the Neckline Flounce Edge and Hem Flounce Edge.

To download the ready-to-print sewing pattern in five standard sizes, click the icon below.
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Cutting Instructions

Select your size from the size table (Fig. 5). Seam allowances and hem allowances are not included in the pattern.

Select the pattern pieces for your size and cut them out along the corresponding cutting lines.

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Materials & Notions

For the blouse with flounces, you’ll need:

• 1.2 m (1 3/8 yd) of poplin, 145 cm (57 in) wide;
• Madeira Aerofil No. 120 sewing thread;
• Sewing machine.

Recommended Fabrics

The blouse with flounces can be made from any fabric with enough body to hold its shape, such as poplin, calico and similar materials.

Important! Use a fabric with similar right and wrong sides, as the flounces can turn to either side.

The pattern pieces laid out on the fabric are shown in Fig. 7.

Cut the following pieces from the main fabric:

1. Back – cut 1 on the fold
2. Front – cut 2
3. Neckline flounce – cut 2
4. Hem flounce – cut 2
5. For the ties: cut 4 bias strips, each 2 cm (3/4 in) wide and 27 cm (10 5/8 in) long.

Additionally, cut:

• 3 cm (1 1/8 in) wide bias binding for finishing the armholes, neckline, and hem of the blouse.

Seam allowances: Add 0.7 cm (1/4 in) to the neckline and hem edges and 1.5 cm (5/8 in) to the side seams.

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Sewing Instructions

• Stitch the darts on the back and front pieces. Press the back darts toward the center back and the front darts toward the side seams. Press the darts flat.
• Stitch the side and shoulder seams. Press the seam allowances open, turn them under to 0.5 cm (3/16 in), and topstitch.
• Finish the outer edges of the flounces with a rolled hem. Join the flounce sections between notches 2 and 3 using a rolled hem. Stitch the center-back seam of the flounce.
• Make four ties from bias strips. Position the ties according to the markings and pin them in place.
• Place the flounce on the blouse, matching the flounce seam allowance to the blouse seam allowance, and stitch in place. Trim the seam allowance to 0.4 cm (1/8 in) and finish it with bias binding.

Your blouse is ready! Wear it with pleasure and enjoy!

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