geneva v-neck blouse sewing pattern
This classic blouse includes a little twist! In addition to the elegant, deep-but-not-revealing V neck, the classic shirt-tail hem, and the center-back pleat, this pattern includes two sleeve options: a 3/4-length lantern sleeve and a gentle 3/4-length bell sleeve. This pattern includes cup sizes to help you get a great fit.
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Description
This classic blouse includes a little twist! In addition to the elegant, deep-but-not-revealing V neck, the classic shirt-tail hem, and the center-back pleat, this pattern includes two sleeve options: a 3/4-length lantern sleeve and a gentle 3/4-length bell sleeve. This pattern includes cup sizes to help you get a great fit.
Suggested Fabrics
This pattern works best with a variety of light- to medium-weight woven fabrics including quilting cotton, voile, lawn, shirting, poplin, broadcloth, denim, linen, and flannel.
Notions
Coordinating thread, featherweight fusible interfacing, seven 7/16" buttons.
Fabric Guide
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 View A, 44" Fabric 2 1/2 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards View A, 58" Fabric 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards View B, 44" Fabric 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards 2 3/4 yards View B, 58" Fabric 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 1 3/4 yards 2 yards 2 yards 2 yards
size 12 14 16 18 20 View A, 44" Fabric 3 yards 4 1/4 yards 4 1/4 yards 4 1/4 yards 4 1/4 yards View A, 58" Fabric 2 1/4 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards View B, 44" Fabric 2 3/4 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 yards 3 1/4 yards View B, 58" Fabric 2 1/4 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards 2 1/2 yards Finished Measurements
size 0 2 4 6 8 10 Bust, A/B Cup 34 1/2" 35 1/2" 36 1/2" 37 1/2" 38 1/2" 39 1/2" Bust, C Cup 35 1/2" 36 1/2" 37 1/2" 38 1/2" 39 1/2" 40 1/2" Bust, D Cup 36 1/2" 37 1/2" 38 1/2" 39 1/2" 40 1/2" 41 1/2" Waist 36 1/2" 37 1/2" 38 1/2" 39 1/2" 40 1/2" 41 1/2" Hip 39" 40" 41" 42" 43" 44" Length* 27 1/4" 27 1/2" 27 3/4" 28" 28 1/4" 28 1/2"
size 12 14 16 18 20 Bust, A/B Cup 41" 42 1/2" 44 1/2" 46 1/2" 48 1/2" Bust, C Cup 42" 43 1/2" 45 1/2" 47 1/2" 49 1/2" Bust, D Cup 43" 44 1/2" 46 1/2" 48 1/2" 50 1/2" Waist 43" 44 1/2" 46 1/2" 48 1/2" 50 1/2" Hip 45 1/2" 47" 49" 51" 53" Length* 28 3/4" 29" 29 1/4" 29 1/2" 29 3/4"
* Measured from shoulder at neck.
English System Pattern
SizeBust
(in.)Waist
(in.)Hips
(in.)0 32 1/2" 25" 35" 2 33 1/2" 26" 36" 4 34 1/2" 27" 37" 6 35 1/2" 28" 38" 8 36 1/2" 29" 39" 10 37 1/2" 30" 40" 12 39" 31 1/2" 41 1/2" 14 40 1/2" 33" 43" 16 42" 34 1/2" 44 1/2" 18 44" 36 1/2" 46 1/2" 20 46" 38 1/2" 48 1/2" Metric System Pattern
SizeBust
(cm)Waist
(cm)Hips
(cm)0 83 64 89 2 85 66 92 4 88 69 94 6 90 71 97 8 93 74 99 10 95 76 102 12 99 80 106 14 103 84 109 16 107 88 113 18 112 93 118 20 117 98 123 Average rating: (4.8 of 5) based on 5 reviews
Thoughtfully Engineered PatternReviewed by Fran (Verified Buyer) on 02/05/2022I just completed the “Geneva” blouse with lantern sleeves. The instructions are clear and I love the C-cup adjustments. The front fits beautifully, but the back is a little snug. I probably should have sized up to a 12. All in all, it turned out beautifully and I’m really proud of the results.1 of 1 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?My new favourite blouse!Reviewed by Colleen Whitteker (Verified Buyer) on 01/10/2022This pattern is lovely and I love how all the pieces fit together perfectly. The instructions are very clear and I had the blouse finished in just a few hours. The only part I struggled with was putting the PDF pattern together, but once I figured it out, it was quick to assemble. I'm definitely going to sew another blouse with the bell sleeve soon!2 of 2 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Terrific blouse patternReviewed by Victoria (Verified Buyer) on 12/18/2021Love this blouse, and this pattern company! Pattern is well drafted, love the shaped sleeve and the shirttail hem. Recommend using a relatively drape fabric.4 of 4 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Easy to follow directionsReviewed by Anita Vigorito (Verified Buyer) on 11/24/2021There are so many companies out there now and I've tried several since taking up sewing clothing again. It's been 25 years or more since I sewed my own clothes. So far your Geneva V-neck Blouse pattern had the best, the very best, instructions. They were so clear. I made the blouse out of flannel and it fits!! Thank you for this good experience.3 of 3 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?Lovely blouseReviewed by andrea thompson (Verified Buyer) on 11/20/2021I toiled this in a slightly less drapey fabric which gave a fairly sculptural sleeve, which I felt I was less keen on. The fit was excellent as was the drafting. I shortened the body but that is normal for me. The completed blouse was made in a black spotted viscose and has been worn multiple times already. I did find the instructions overly complex and the images a bit small . I would also have like to see more variation included in the pattern to make it better value for money.5 of 8 customers found this helpful.Was this helpful?In this video, Liesl introduces you to the Geneva V-Neck Blouse pattern.
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