This is my perfect jeans blouse, made in silk crape, elastic sleeves, slit collar, and hi-low hem. It is an elegant yet casual blouse that can be worn under a jacket. It can be the perfect blouse for work or dinner; worn on its own, or it could be the perfect casual chic top to get you through the day.
I took this blouse on my last trip to Paris; I used it with white jeans and sneakers; what made it perfect is that I did not need a jacket at night, and when it was warm enough at midday, all I had to do was to undo the ties at the neckline and roll the sleeves.
Spring is here in the Southern hemisphere, so this is the perfect blouse that can take you from morning to cool night temperatures. And so far this year’s autumn is turning out to be pretty warm, so perhaps you can use this blouse to catch that last bit of the year’s heat.
Materials
- 1 1/2 to 2 yards of silk crape woven fabric
- thread to match
- 1 yard of 3/8″ elastic
- 2 yards of 1/2″ bias tape or make your own
Tools
- sewing machine (optional)
- measuring tape
- sewing needle number 70
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Sewing Skill: Confident Beginner
This perfect jeans blouse is ideal for a beginner who has never made a blouse. You will practice the applications of bias tape and elastic, sewing a hem, and, more importantly, you will practice choosing the right size for your figure.
Take note that there is no seam allowance included with the pattern. I recommend a 5/8″ if using the french seam technique to finish the blouse or a 3/8″ if using a serger.
Body Measurements
| S | M | L | XL | |
| Chest | 34-36″ | 36-38″ | 40-42″ | 42-44″ |
| Waist | 23-26″ | 28-30″ | 32-34″ | 36-38″ |
| Hips | 34-36″ | 36-38″ | 40-42″ | 42-44″ |
| Front length | 23″ | 23 1/2″ | 24″ | 24 1/2″ |
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How To Make Your Perfect Jeans Blouse
Please remember there is no seam allowance in the pattern.
You will need to make or purchase bias tape. Below is the tutorial.
Step One: Sewing The Back
The back of this blouse consists of a top and bottom part. You can either gather or make a box pleat to the bottom of the back to match the top part. I have chosen a box pleat, but in hindsight, I wish I had made gathers to be more consistent with the front.
Pin and sew at your chosen seam allowance. In my case is 3/8″ since I am using a serger to finish the seam.
Step Two: Join The Back With The Front
Gather the front to match the width of the back at the shoulders. Pin and sew.
Sew the sides, and use your serger or a small zigzag to clean and secure the seams.
Step Three: Sewing The Sleeves
The sleeves have a small gather at the top and elastics at the wrists. Sew the arm seam first.
- Gather the sleeves at the shoulder seams to match the armhole.
- Serge or zigzag the hem, and sew the sleeve’s hem at 3/8″, leaving a small gap to insert the elastic. Add enough elastic to be comfortable around your elbows should you decide to wear the sleeves rolled up.
Step Four: Finishing The Collar
I have used 82″ in a total of handmade continuous bias tape; you can use a similar number by following the tutorial I have shared above.
Lay the blouse front side up and draw a line as long as you want the slit to be; mine is 5″ long I do not want to show any more than that, but you can use any number you would like.
I add two small snips at the bottom of the slit to make the fabric lay straight, and this small tip allows me to attach the basic tape easier.
Apply the bias tape to the slit. Working on the print side or right side of the blouse, place the bias tape right sides (print sides) facing each other.
Sew the bias tape, turn and sew again using the stitch in the ditch or sewing very close to the edge. Either way is acceptable as long as you do it straight.
Make a tiny diagonal stitching at the bottom of the slit to make a V. However, this is optional.
Fold the rest of the bias tape in half, match the half with the middle of the back, pin and sew the bias tape to the blouse.
Fold and pin the bias tape all along the collar. Do not pull or stretch the bias tape as you sew.
Step Five: Hemming your blouse
There are at least four ways to hem a blouse made with delicate fabrics; the easiest is to serge, turn the hem, and stitch. Below are a few more ways to do the job of making a very professional-looking hem.
And that’s all. I hope you will appreciate this design for being so simple and easy because it is projects like this that can really help you show your creativity. Since the techniques are time-tested and simple, you can start modifying and tailoring the design to your own personal tastes.
I do love this perfect jeans blouse, do not get me wrong, but I think for the next blouse I will add a bit more gathers at the back, front, and sleeves, making it a bit wider since the fabric skims the body. As it is not very loose-fitting, nor is it tight. Hence it is perfect for an hourglass figure; if you are an inverted triangle, you need to add space for your hips. If you have a large chest but small shoulders, you will need to add more gathers at the back and front to accommodate your larger chest.
Let me know in the comments below how you find this pattern. Would you make the blouse in another fabric? or would you like me to grade the blouse to accommodate larger sizes?
Until Next Time, and while we keep the world together one stitch at a time, Happy Sewing!
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I’m sure you didn’t make this from “silk crape” I think you should have said silk crepe?..
need plus sizes….love this blouse. it has my name on it but not my size! 😊
Hi Patricia, here it is https://so-sew-easy.com/curvy-girls-perfect-jeans-blouse/
great pattern. However, the tutorials links do not work.
Hi Barbara, what do you mean? The button to print the steps is on the right-hand side of your screen.
Found them. Thanks.
I thought the size 14 would be in the pattern I downloaded…can you help me? I did pay for the pattern. Thank you. -sharon ramsay
There is S, M, L XL only.
I was bummed when making this pattern as the front pattern piece does not say to cut on fold. I ended up with a seam down the front as I did not have enough material to cut another front piece out.
Hi Pam, the original pattern has a seam down the front. Do not discourage since you can still finish the blouse, except if it is too tight on you.
I am going to make this today or tomorrow and will let you know! Excited!
Looking forwards, if you have Instagram, please do a #soseweasyoffical or #soseweasypatterns, and I will surely follow and comment. Kind Regards,
Sorry my bad, number 5 is number 6 but the other 5 is really five … do not accept my first comments but make changes to number 5 row 2 column 1to number 6
Hi, you realize that the pattern has 2 number 5. Second row, first column is number 6 and it is not in your pieces to print !
You can see the pattern layout and guide yourselves with the photo.
I would appreciate if you could do the patterns in plus sizes as high as 5X. Hopefully this is doable and not asking too much. Thank you.
.As I am a more generous size than the current one I will wait for the expanded option. Will this have the smaller sizes as well a.s I have 2 daughters interested in this really nice style and appreciate you offering to do this. Thank you. Christine
There is a new version up to 2XL.
Please offer this blouse pattern in plus sizes.
Hi, the front pattern piece does not say cut on fold, it says cut 2 but the photos seem to show the front as one piece. Which is correct? Thanks
Hi Diane, thanks for catching the mistake. It is on a fold, but this type of collar allows you both ways; I will address this in the video. Thank you! If you do decide to make two pieces, do not forget to add the seam allowance.
Thanks! I’ll be making this soon for sure!
I just caught this comment about the piece being cut on the fold, which I did not do and had to make a little seam. Also, can you tell me where video is for instructions?
Also, My first attempt at a medium is way to short- my front only measures 18.5 in. (w/o binding) Thanks. It looks like a very cute blouse.
Hi Pat, the back of the blouse comes over to the front, and the shoulder seam does not exist; perhaps that is the confusion.
What size is this pattern
From S to XL (34″ to 46″ around the bust and hips)
I’m wondering about a fabric switch. Could I use a tshirt knit ? And is silk crape actually silk crepe?
Hi Carol, Both are great questions; I think you can use knit shirt fabric. However, I would ensure it has a print not to make it look frumpy. Second, you can find crepe fabric made out of silk or polyester. In both cases, the fabric is weaved, leaving one side smooth and shiny(silk) and the other rough and duller(crepe). I prefer silk because is warm in winter and cool in summer, hand washed a blouse in silk crepe will last you many years and will be both luxurious and comfortable to wear.
I love the casual chic of this pattern. Back pleats always give a nice movement ease. Please make it available in larger sizes? Its very pretty!
Hi Beth, I will grade it another 3 sizes. 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL to accommodate 48″ to 54″ bust and hips in another post.
I love this but I am a plus size can you please send it to me in plus size thank you so much. This is the perfect blouse for me. 😀
Hi Kerry, I have the new version out, but it goes up to 2XL.
Lovely simple pattern and will be comfy to wear. Will be making this for sure
Hope to you share your blouse with us.
Wondering if cotton would also work?
Yes, a loose weave soft hand type would be simply delightful.
Love this pattern!! Can’t wait to make it.
Let me know how it goes, kind regards, mayra
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This is the perfect blouse; comfortable and roomy without looking sloppy and has nice ease across back and shoulders.
Indeed, that is how I should have described it…
Could you please extend the size if this great blouse?
Oops; I read the rest of the directions. I’m going to give it a try!
It’s beautiful. I’m a beginner sewer without things like a mannequin/bust…can I still make something like this? I have quilted for years, so I can sew a straight stitch in my sleep 🙂 but have yet to venture into garment-making.
Hi Terri, please choose the right size. The blouse is, in fact, easy to make, if you follow the instructions and the additional links.
Quilting is much harder IMO, let me know if you need help. Kind regards, MC
Very cute blouse. I would love to find instructions or patterns featuring capelet blouses. I love the look but have not been able to locate a pattern or instructions on how to add one to an existing blouse. Can you help?
Not hard to do; let me see what I can come up with.
I would really like it if you could grade your pattern up by a couple of sizes. Some of us sewists, myself included are larger sized, and I am not successful pattern grading myself. It would be awesome if you could do this for us ! Thanks!!
Hi Vivian, I will have a go… let you know when is ready.
I will be trying this pattern within the next week. Seems to be simple enough to follow.
Yes, it is…let me know how it turns out, please.
I have not sewn clothing in a while but have never seen the hemline on a sleeve shaped as yours is. What is the reasoning for this? The blouse is beautiful, so I may try it.
This style dated from the late 18’s hundreds when women were allowed to show more skin and dress codes were getting lighter; it allows the wearer to show more jewellery or a nice pair of embroidered gloves.
I’d like to try this. It looks like a great blouse.
My only question is regarding the bias tape on the neckline. How is the second piece of bias tape finished? Are the ends folded under? Do they lay over or under the ends of the bias tape used for the slit at the front?
Thank you for the pattern!
Yes, the ends are folded under; sew around the neckline first then finish the strings.