Liesl + Co Afternoon Tea Blouse

Buy the Afternoon Tea Blouse sewing pattern from Liesl + Co. Perfect for an afternoon out with friends or a day at the office, this semi-fitted blouse features a fun chest detail that makes it extra special. Sew the blouse with contrasting fabrics for a colour-blocked detail or choose lace or a sheer fabric for the inset stripe. This contemporary take on a vintage blouse eliminates the shoulder seam so the sleeves are easy and fun to sew. The inset panel forms a pretty chevron over the bracelet-length flounce sleeves, and the back features an easy keyhole opening with a button-and-loop closure. This pattern includes separate pieces for A/B, C, and D cups for ease of fitting.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Drapey fabrics like crepe, rayon challis, charmeuse, georgette, lawn, and linen. For Fabric B, use a contrasting colour, lace, or chiffon.

Fabric requirements:

Fabric A: 44″ (112 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/4 - 2 3/4 yd (2.1 - 2.5 m) // 58″ (147 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/4 - 1 3/4 yd (1.2 - 1.6 m).

Fabric B: 1/2 yd (0.5 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 20 with A/B, C, and D cups (approx. UK 8 – 20). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Coordinating thread; one 3/8" or 1/2" button or hook and eye closure for the back.

PDF pattern includes: Illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (37 pages); 36″ wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets). The print-at-home pattern is a layered PDF so you can print only the size(s) you need.

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