PDF Pattern - Ida Blouse | Needle and Thread Patterns

This design is a blouse with long puff sleeves. It's suitable for light to semi heavy weight fabrics.  This design is a A-line shaped blouse with a boat neck and puff sleeves at the bottom of the sleeves. It features a narrow cuff at the sleeve ending with a hook and button closure. It also features a neck facing and bust darts.

The silhouette is slightly fitted around the shoulder and normal around the waist area.

Sewing level: Confident Beginner.
You have completed a few simple projects involving fabric, patterns, and a sewing machine. However, you have not yet developed complete confidence in sewing. You have seen patterns and understand the basics.

It's available in 16 sizes, size 32-62.
The body measurement for the bust for size 32 is 76 cm and for size 62 it is 152 cm. You will receive all sizes when purchasing this pattern.

The digital PDF pattern includes files for:
- A4 (30 tiles)
- US letter (30 tiles)
- A0 (2 tiles)ready to be printed.

The pattern also include an instructional booklet with all the information needed for a successful project, including a step-by-step sewing manual.

MEASUREMENT AND SIZING

Please use our size guide when choosing your size. (Please see included photo)
The fit for this design is fitted around the shoulder, bare that in mind when choosing size.
Are you in between sizes? Use your bust measurement as you most important guide. It's also usually best to choose a bigger size rather than a smaller one, when in doubt.

MATERIALS

For this design you will need:
- main fabric
- fusing
- thread
- 2 buttons, maximum 15 mm in diameter and preferably with a shank.

You will also need these tools:
- a pair of scissors
- a measuring tape
- pin needles
- weights (optional)
- needle and thread
- chalk
- a sewing machine
- a overlock machine (optional)
- an iron with steam feature

Amount of fabric needed:

Main fabric:

Width 130 cm 
32-34 140 cm
36-38 145 cm
40-42 145 cm
44-46 145 cm
48-50 180 cm
52-54 210 cm
56-58 275 cm
60-62 280 cm

Width 140 cm
32-34 140 cm
36-38 145 cm
40-42 145 cm
44-46 145 cm
48-50 150 cm
52-54 175 cm
56-58 205 cm
60-62 280 cm

Width 150 cm
32-34 140 cm
36-38 145 cm
40-42 145 cm
44-46 145 cm
48-50 150 cm
52-54 155 cm
56-58 175 cm
60-62 210 cm

Fusing 90 cm width:
32-62 15 cm

ADJUSTMENTS AND HACKS

If you prefer, you can easily:
- Lengthen the bodice into a dress.
- Shorten the sleeves to a short sleeve or 3/4 length.
- Remove the sleeve for a sleeveless blouse.
- Adjust the neckline to a V-neck, U-neck or add a buttoning placket.