Sewing: Vintage Style 50's Bateau Blouse Top

rollover image to zoom

Vintage Style 50's Bateau Blouse Top Pattern

Read blog or news article about this pattern

Category:

Sewing

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Women, Tall, Petite

Item:

Shirt

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

Sew Bias Binding
Darts
Zipper

Pattern Description:

This is a pattern for a stunning bateau neck blouse with an optional ruffled front, front and back darts, and a side zipper. This pattern just screams Betty Draper and would be the perfect warm weather top paired with your favorite skirt or pedal pushers.

The blouse is drafted in both 34" and 36" bust sizes, however, instructions are included for grading the pattern to other sizes.
See the last picture for fabric and notion requirements.

If you want to see more pictures of the bateau neck blouse sewn, here's a link:
http://afewthreadsloose.blogspot.com/2012/01/bateau-neck-blouse.html

Pattern not in your size? Don't worry! Resizing a pattern is easy! Check out the following website for how-to make it your size.
http://sensibility.com/tips/how-to-resize-a-pattern/

The pattern was based on a popular 1950's silhouette but is an original design.

Copyright 2012 Mrs. Depew Vintage. All Rights Reserved.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

The blouse is drafted in both 34" and 36" bust sizes.
With instructions for grading to other sizes.

Materials:

Fabric requirements: 1 1/4 yard.

You Will Also Need:

Bias binding: approx. 2 yards
purchased or sewn ruffling, 4 yards
9 inch zipper