Clotilde blouse pattern

Pattern details

Maeli patterns are designed for upcycling, to help you recycle fabrics and scraps. ♻️. We love:

• Its slightly fitted straight cut
• Its two versions: the blouse or the dress with several gathered panels
• Its front bib with lying pleats (optional)
• Its buttoned opening on the front
• The two finishing options for its sleeves: simple cuff or ruffled cuff

You will need to carry out:

• The front breastplate
• The gathers
• Buttoned opening
• Folds or folds (optional)

Pattern Content

A pretty storage pouch in A5 format containing the printed pattern (without overlay) and the step-by-step guide, illustrated with diagrams.

Seam allowances are included in the pattern.

Sewing level

Intermediate.

Video tutorial

Not available

Size guide

Sizes: 34 to 52

Supplies

[Version 1 - The blouse]

• With pleats - Main fabric:
  • 150 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 34-38
  • 165 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 40-42
  • 180 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 44-48
  • 195 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 50-52
• Wrinkle-free - Main fabric:
  • 110 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 34-38
  • 135 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 40-42
  • 145 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 44-48
  • 175 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 50-52

[Version 2 - The dress]

• With pleats - Main fabric:
  • 250 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 34-38
  • 265 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 40-42
  • 280 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 44-48
  • 305 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 50-52
• Wrinkle-free - Main fabric:
  • 205 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 34-38
  • 230 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 40-42
  • 250 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 44-48
  • 280 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 50-52
• Ruffles:
  • 170 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 34-38
  • 190 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 40-42
  • 210 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 44-48
  • 230 cm by 140 cm width for sizes 50-52

[All versions]

• Day ladder or braid (1 cm wide): 32 cm for sizes 34-52
• Links or straps: 27 cm for sizes 34-52
• 5 mm buttons: 9 for sizes 34-52

[ Lace wrist ]

• Lace (width 8 cm):
  • 80 cm for size 34
  • 84 cm for size 36
  • 86 cm for size 38
  • 88 cm for size 40
  • 90 cm for size 42
  • 92 cm for size 44
  • 94 cm for size 46
  • 96 cm for size 48
  • 98 cm for size 50
  • 100 cm for size 52

Recommended fabrics:

• For a more summery version, a light cotton (poplin, voile, cambric, percale) of 100 to 150 g/m² is ideal.
• For a version with more hold and a nice natural drape, opt for linen, ramie or tencel of 150 to 200 g/m².
• For a dressier version, you can use a viscose or a light crepe (120 to 160 g/m²)

Ideas for creating an upcycled blouse or dress:

• Vintage cotton sheets and tablecloths for a vintage and authentic touch
• The bib can be made from a different fabric such as lace, embroidery, cotton voile or even a textured fabric to highlight the yoke (for the version without flat pleats)
• For the option with ruffled cuffs, English embroidery, a vintage braid or a ribbon will add a pretty, unique detail