Description
The Haven Acres Blouse is a sweet and comfortable top with a keyhole neckline, gently gathered sleeves and elastic at the waist. A flounce falls from the waist to the hip. Sleeves can be short or long to span every season. The smallest sizes have a snap or button placket at the back for ease in dressing.
Sizes newborn through 12 years.
Difficulty level: Confident Beginner – able to work with bias, sew in gathered sleeves, thread elastic, and make buttonholes (optional). Notches are included to indicate gathering on the sleeve caps and on the bodice for easing in the sleeve.
The PDF pattern is delivered via immediate download as a 30-page PDF file which features:
- printing with layers, providing the ability to print only the size(s) desired
- detailed illustrated diagrams
- thorough step by step instructions
- guidance for a well-fitted final garment
- full-sized pattern pieces with seam allowances included
- measurements given in imperial and metric throughout
- links to the Jennuine Design Pattern Group on Facebook for additional assistance and community
There are 12 pages of pattern pieces. A copy shop file is available upon request.
The printed pattern is sent as a pattern booklet which features:
- color cover
- detailed grayscale illustrated diagrams
- sturdy full-size pattern pages with seam allowances included
- thorough step by step instructions
- guidance for a well-fitted final garment
- full-sized pattern pieces with seam allowances included
- measurements given in imperial and metric throughout
- links to the Jennuine Design Pattern Group on Facebook for additional assistance and community
Recommended fabrics include light to medium weight cotton or cotton blends such as lawn, voile, broadcloth, shirting, Swiss dot, linen, eyelet, broderie anglaise, chambray, gauze, or rayon challis. Stable knits can also be used.
Brianna H –
Definitely a sweet little blouse. I love that I can use this top to dress up an outfit, or be a simple staple in my child’s wardrobe. Very clear instructions and a very nice fit. My 6 year old calls the top I made for her from this pattern her best dressy top. We love it!