ThePuff Shirtsewing pattern is a charming and versatile blouse featuring elegant gathering details on the sleeves and back yoke. Its contoured collar sits flat and high against the neckline. The set-in sleeves include an upper arm seam, where the lower sleeve gathers to create a beautiful, voluminous silhouette.

Key features:

• Contoured collar
• Front buttons and pocket
• Yoke with back gathers
• Sleeves with cuffs, placket and button
• Sleeve detail with volume and gathers

SKILL LEVEL: 2/4

The Puff Shirt sewing pattern is suitable for sewists with some experience. Follow our detailed instructions to master the techniques for sewing a collar and cuff with gathers. OurYouTube sew-along videoprovides additional guidance.

SIZING: US 0 24(see size chart)

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 1.75 – 2 m (2 – 2 1/4 yd).

RECOMMENDED FABRIC:

Use lightweight woven fabric in cotton or linen. The silhouette works well with fabric that is crisp such as seersucker, poplin, or broderie anglaise. For a softer look try making the shirt with double gauze or viscose lawn.

NOTIONS: Lightweight fusible interfacing, 90 cm (35″) wide, 0.3 – 0.5 m (1/3 – 1/2 yd); eight 1 cm (3/8″) buttons.