Maison Fauve - Folio Blouse
About the Folio Blouse
Easy to wear, quick to sew, and full of the thoughtful details that define its style - this is the FOLIO blouse. The front bodice is highlighted by two elegant pleats, which can be embellished with jewel-style buttons (or left plain). The neckline is open, and the three sleeve options allow you to enjoy your pattern all year round. The design can be sewn in a wide variety of fabrics, depending on the look you want to achieve. The long-sleeved version features a beautiful mock-buttoned cuff, offering the opportunity to play with contrasting fabrics.
Key techniques are: sewing the pleats accurately, buttonholes, and constructing the concealed edge-to-edge cuff hidden beneath a pleat.
The Fabric
Select light to medium-weight fabrics (80 to 220 g/m2) with more or less hold, depending on the look you want. Viscose, soft jacquard, tencel, cotton, crepe, poplin, satin or twill.
Yardage for sizes 34 to 52
Fabric for a width of 140cm:
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34-46: 130 cm
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48-52: 150 cm
The Notions
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30cm of fuse interfacing
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6 buttons for the front, 2 for the cuffs, maximum diameter 12 mm
Sizing
The pattern size range is 34 to 52 (European).
Level of Difficulty
BEGINNER if you choose easy-to-sew fabrics such as cotton poplin, dupion or linen, and make the sleeveless or short-sleeved version. INTERMEDIATE if you opt for fluid or slippery fabrics, or the long-sleeved version.
