The Carol Blouse is a beginner-friendly pattern designed for woven fabrics. It features a relaxed raglan sleeve, gathers, and soft scoop neckline. Carol is the perfect balance of comfort and style. This billowy button-down blouse features subtle design details including french-seams and a hidden bias-bound finish on the neckline and sleeve. These simple details give it a clean polished look both inside and out. The bias-bound finish also allows you to add lace/trim to the neckline and sleeve for a special touch.
With its easy fit, short or 3/4 length sleeves, a wide and narrow neckline option, and gentle volume, the Carol Blouse is a modern wardrobe staple. Dress it up or down, it’s a versatile piece you’ll reach for again and again.
Details
detailed, step by step illustrated instructions
PDF printable pattern downloadable in A0, A4 & US letter and Projector files
yardage guide
15 inclusive sizes: bust 32”(81cm)-60”(150cm)
fabric recommendation guide
full video tutorial
Sewing Level
CARO L is designed with beginners in mind, but has some details that will encourage you to learn new skills such as, bias binding, gathering, French seams, and optionally adding lace. It is considered an adventurous beginner sewing pattern.
Fabric Recommendations
This pattern requires between 2 - 4 yds/meters of woven fabric depending on the size and view you choose.
Light weight wovens are recommended for this pattern. Some possible wovens could include cotton poplin, linen, lawn, chambrey, cotton lawn, cotton. Drapey fabrics such as silk, viscose or rayon are also lovely, but may increase the difficulty level to intermediate.
Notions
1-2 spools of matching thread
Hand Sewing Needle
5-6 3/8"(1cm) button
1.5 yds/mts of 1/2"(1.3cm) wide lace
1/4 yds/mts of fusible interfacing
Model Notes
white fabric: high quality white cotton fabric (purchased at a local quilt shop)
green fabric: Madswick Design Printed at Spoonflower