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Dartless blouse

Loose shell, long sleeve. 3 pieces, drawn here for size 40.

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On the bodyFront and back
Front
Back
Pattern piecesWith seam allowance
BACKFRONTSLEEVE
Pieces3
  • Back1× on fold, 29 by 71 cm
  • Front1× on fold, 29 by 71 cm
  • Sleeve2×, 36 by 63 cm
MeasurementsSize 40
  • Height168.0 cm
  • Bust92.0 cm
  • Waist76.0 cm
  • Hip101.0 cm
  • Neck37.2 cm
  • Back length (nape to waist)40.6 cm
  • Waist to hip21.0 cm
  • Arm length60.1 cm
  • Bicep29.4 cm
  • Wrist16.2 cm
Block settingscm
  • Bust ease14.0
  • Waist ease24.0
  • Hip ease9.0
  • Length from nape66.0
  • Armhole drop0.0
  • Neck widening0.0
  • Extra front neck drop0.0
  • Cap ease1.0
  • Sleeve hem width26.0
  • Sleeve lengthAs drafted
  • Patch pocketsNone
Fit checkscm
  • Finished bust106.0
  • Finished hip110.0
  • Length from nape66.0
  • Armhole total47.1
  • Sleeve cap48.1
  • Cap ease1.0
  • Sleeve width34.0
  • Sleeve length60.1
How to sew6 steps
  1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
  2. ShouldersSew the shoulder seams, the back eased onto the front. Press open.
  3. NecklineFinish the neckline with a facing or bias binding.
  4. SleevesEase the sleeve cap with two rows of long stitches and sew the sleeve into the open armhole flat, matching the notches.
  5. Side seamsSew the side seams and the sleeve underarm seams in one line, from the hem to the sleeve end.
  6. HemTurn up the hem twice and stitch, or catch it by hand.
Fabricsize 40
  • 110 cm wide2.3 m
  • 140 cm wide1.6 m
  • 150 cm wide1.6 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.