About the Bellini Blouse
(One of the new patterns in the Fauve Romance Collection)
The Bellini blouse goes with everything. It's easy to sew, is beautifully finished and it is sure to be an essential in your wardrobe. Its line is supple and straight, but the pattern includes lovely pleat details at the shoulders and back. There are various options such as button front opening or no opening, sleeveless or long sleeves.
The Fabric
Select soft and light fabrics between 70 and 200g/m2 which press well to make it easier to insert the pleats: poplin, crepe, voile, lace, fine chambray, cotton, viscose, linen, tencel or silk.
Yardage for sizes 34 to 52
Fabric for a width of 140 cm:
With sleeves
- 34-40 : 140 cm
- 42-48 : 160 cm
- 50-52 : 180 cm
Sleeveless
- 34-38 : 100 cm
- 40-44 : 110 cm
- 46-50 : 140 cm
- 52 : 150 cm
The Notions
- 2 buttons for the blouse version and 8 buttons of approx. 12 mm for the blouse version
- 30 cm G710 iron-on for the buttonless version and 60 cm for the button-down version
Sizing
The pattern size range is 34 to 52 (European), which covers a bust measurement range from: 80 to 122 cm
Level of Difficulty
This pattern is rated at Beginner | Intermediate (depending on the version)