The Rina blouse is a fun design which features a notched neckline, puffed sleeves and a gathered back panel. It goes well with any bottom piece – skirt, pants, jeans, shorts. You can also layer it up for colder days.
Let’s have a look at the design:
As usual, my pattern is made in 10 sizes from XXS to 5XL so you may find a suitable size for yourself. If you are not sure which size suits you, take a look at the measurement table before doing anything here: SIZE GUIDE.
The pattern is made using layered PDF, please check for your desired size before printing so you won’t waste your paper. I have included a first page with many details about sizing and printing, so please first read the first page and make sure you know what size you need! If you still do not know how to print a layered PDF, please check for the printing instruction in this post: PRINTING GUIDE.
My patterns are now made in Projector files, A4/Letter paper and A0 paper formats so you can use a projector, print at home or at any print shop!
For home printers, you can print this using either A4 or Letter paper. I calculated the printing area so that you will be able to use either type of paper to print the pattern out perfectly. Always print the first page first and check with the test square if you are printing at the right scale before you print out the whole pattern – avoid waste of ink and waste of paper, save the earth!
Some PC may print smaller than actual size even when you choose 100% scale – I don’t know why this problem exist, but my HP laptop cannot print true to size. I have to scale up to 103% to get the right size. You may need to check with your PC to see if it prints true to size, if not, scale up a bit. I was informed by a reader that you can also print the pdf as image to get the right scale, however I never tested it on my computer.
SEWING INSTRUCTION
TOOLS AND MATERIAL
- Fabric of your choice. This pattern is intended for WOVEN fabric.
- (Optional) Some fusible stay tape for the neckline.
- Scissors, pencil or fabric marker, ruler, pins
- Sewing machine/Serger or needle and thread
- Printed pattern
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Main fabric (140cm/55″ fabric width) | cm | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 155 | 155 | 155 |
| in | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 62 | 62 | |
| Lining fabric (140cm/55″ fabric width) | cm | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| in | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
PATTERN PIECES
The pattern pieces are as follows:
- Front: cut 1 piece from main fabric + 1 piece from lining fabric (on the fold). The lining is cut shorter than the main fabric.
- Upper Back: cut 1 piece on the fold
- Lower Back: cut 1 piece on the fold
- Back Lining: cut 1 piece on the fold
SEAM ALLOWANCE
– Hem: 2cm (3/4”)
– All other seams: 1cm (3/8”)
– Seam allowance has been included in the pattern pieces. Cut pattern as is and use the above-mentioned seam allowance when constructing the garment.
CUTTING INSTRUCTION
Place the pattern pieces on the fabric, pin the pattern pieces to the fabric to secure them in place. Using sharp scissors, carefully cut out the fabric pieces along the outer lines of the pattern. Take your time to ensure precise and clean cuts, as this will affect the fit and overall appearance of your garment.
Make sure to mark all notches and other design features such as darts, pleats, draw marks etc. from the pattern pieces onto your fabric. When sewing the garment, pay attention to notches, they must match up.
SEWING INSTRUCTION
1. Gather the Lower Back to match the bottom end of the Upper Back
Video tutorial on gathering fabric: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/08/31/how-to-gather-fabric/
2. Sew the Back
Place Upper Back and Lower Back right sides together, matching the gathered edge of the lower back with the bottom edge of the upper back.
Stitch to get the Back piece. Press seam allowances up towards the upper back.
3. Sew the main garment
Place Front and Back right sides together, match the shoulder and side seams and stitch. Press seam allowances open.
4. Sew the lining
(Optional) Apply some 2cm (3/4”) stay tape along the neckline of the lining fabric to stabilize the neckline.
Place Front Lining and Back Lining right sides together, match the shoulder and side seams and stitch. Press seam allowances open.
5. Sew lining to the main garment
Turn the main garment to the right side.
Place the lining and main garment right sides together, matching the neckline and shoulder seams.
Stitch the neckline of the garment, go along the V shape on the front neckline. Pivot fabric when you reach the V notch on the front neckline to get sharp corners.
Cut out the V shape, at the V point clip close to the point but do not cut through the thread.
Trim seam allowances of the neckline down to 0.5cm (1/4”) and understitch to the lining piece.
Flip the lining to the wrong side of the garment and match the armhole seam. Baste two layers together and treat as one piece.
6. Sew the box pleats on the sleeve
Transfer the pleat markings from the pattern to fabric.
Match two sides of one pleat so that the right side of fabric is facing in. Stitch about 2cm (3/4”) from the sleeve bottom along the matched lines to secure the position. Press the bulk of the pleat evenly to the sides and baste the top as shown.
Repeat with other pleats.
7. Sew the Sleeves
Fold the sleeve vertically, matching the sleeve seam and stitch. Press seam allowances open.
Fold 1cm (3/8”) of the sleeve bottom towards the wrong side of fabric and topstitch to finish the sleeve hem.
8. Set in sleeves
Video tutorial for setting in sleeves: https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/11/06/how-to-sew-set-in-sleeve/
9. Finish hem
Fold the bottom end of the garment toward the wrong side twice, each time 1cm (3/8”) and topstitch to finish hem
Below are the download links:
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