I don’t own a lot of blouses, therefore, I don’t wear a lot of blouses. I’m not sure why. Perhaps it is because RTW button up blouses seem a bit stiff – the collar stands up too high and rubs my chin line, so I end up with makeup all over the collar of my blouse – the bodice area is too snug, so all my rolls show – if I purchase a blouse that is not so snug in the bodice area, then the shoulders are too wide and droop down my arm! This blouse pattern addresses all those issues. I shall be wearing more blouses in the future!
I sewed this blouse with a cotton/rayon blend voile shirting that I purchased from Stylemaker fabrics. It is so lovely and soft, no stiffness at all.
The collar is attached to the blouse body. No collar stand so it does not stand up high enough to rub my jaw line.
The bodice features front and back waist darts that can be sewn into the garment, or left off completely. I sewed the waist darts (front and back) because I like the little bit of added shaping that they give. The blouse has shape without being too snug and the shoulders still fit nicely.
To give a little stability to the under collar and the placket, I used Pro Tricot Deluxe Knit Fusible interfacing from Fashion Sewing Supply. The pattern suggests fusible knit interfacing, but Peggy Sagers discourages using interfacing on her sew along video on YouTube. In my video, which I link below, I address this discrepancy and why I chose to interface the collar and the placket.
The pattern notions listed on the back of the envelope, indicate you will need 8 buttons – 6 for the blouse and 2 for the cuffs. I used 10 buttons – 8 for the blouse and 2 for the cuffs. That was a personal preference choice.
The sleeve does not have an actual cuff such as one thinks of a traditional sew-on cuff. But rather, the sleeve has extra circumference that is folded over at the wrist to create a sort of psuedo-cuff effect.
Here’s a photo of the placket/yoke on the inside of the blouse.
I would love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a comment below.
If you are interested, here’s a video of my review:
A Notion to Sew 
Hi Pam your #600 is gorgeous. I love the color and print on you. I have just made my first classic blouse and loved how easily it went together. I made it in a cotton fabric with more structure than yours. I think I may try a smaller sleeve next time. Thanks for sharing your insights on sewing.
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You know, Mary, after wearing my blouse a few times now, I’ve decided the next time I will also try a smaller sleeve. It’s just a bit billowy and loose for my liking. Thank you so much for your kind comments.
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Your blouse is lovely and the fabric looks beautiful on you! I own the pattern and will have to try it. What size did you make?
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Thanks so much, Bathanie. I made a size 4 with the B cup. No alterations.
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