{"id":58647,"date":"2022-03-26T22:34:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T02:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=58647"},"modified":"2022-03-26T22:34:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T02:34:32","slug":"office-hours-blouse-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/office-hours-blouse-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"The Office Hours Blouse Pattern &#8211; Elegance Made Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse.jpg\" alt=\"office hours blouse\" class=\"wp-image-59967 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse.jpg\" alt=\"office hours blouse\" class=\"wp-image-59967 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-100x150.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 735px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 735\/1102;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1102\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse.jpg\" alt=\"office hours blouse\" class=\"wp-image-59967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse.jpg 735w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-434x650.jpg 434w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/office-hours-blouse-100x150.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/noscript><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the office hours blouse pattern &#8212; for when elegance, femininity, and sophistication call.&nbsp; This type of blouse has many variations but the same beginning.&nbsp; More on that in a later post where I will write about the history of this blouse design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59926 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1180-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59925 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1176-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59928 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1177-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The blouse has a pleat in the front for added interest.  Elastic at the cuffs to make it easier to fit and roll the sleeves when washing hands.&nbsp; After all, you are supposed to be a busy girl when wearing this blouse.  &nbsp;Gathers at the shoulders to stylize your shoulders are an added elegance.&nbsp; And a scoop neckline with a hook and eye closure.&nbsp; I opened the blouse a bit so you can see the slit where you will be able to fit your head through, but it really lays closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59929 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1175-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This style of blouse has been very popular since the '50s and every decade after that.&nbsp; &nbsp;This is the perfect blouse under a cardigan, jacket or by itself.&nbsp; Wear it with a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wide-leg-pants-pattern-palazzo-pants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">palazzo pants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/culottes-tutorial-for-summer-time-glamour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">culottes<\/a>, skinny jeans, a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/easy-lined-pencil-skirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pencil skirt<\/a>, a leather skirt or a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/walking-shorts-pattern-tutorial-sew-along\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pair of shorts<\/a>.&nbsp; You will find yourself wearing this little number for many years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1 1\/2 yards of lightweight woven fabric (satin, rayon, charmeuse, printed batiste, silk back crepe)<\/li><li>Thread to match<\/li><li>18&#8243; to 21&#8243; of 3\/8&#8243; or 1\/2&#8243; wide elastic<\/li><li>24 to 28&#8243; of 1 3\/8&#8243; wide bias tape (depends on size)<\/li><li>Hook and eye closure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sewing machine<\/li><li>Overlocker<\/li><li>Scissors<\/li><li>Pins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Suggestions from Amazon<\/h2>\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B07PDV6JLS\";\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"0d81ffb6faafc66452cef02b567a4007\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B01FL6V6QO\";\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"db5f6167249767899ebd906049b569ed\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B01EIJJ7PW\";\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"fd8d581c24cb18858cf119fd20b91304\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"soseea-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\r\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B01N99RM8K\";\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\r\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"c4664be6810804119f3e9c6f75686fcc\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>I am using a crinkled rayon to test my pattern.&nbsp; I will be making a size medium.&nbsp; Crinkled rayon is a tricky fabric to choose from for most projects.&nbsp; The fabric tends to expand as the crinkles begin to smooth out, this makes your outfit feel and look wider than when you first put it on.&nbsp; To avoid that here, I have washed and ironed the fabric completely smooth free of wrinkles and only then I will proceed to cut it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love this fabric because when the piece is done I can just wash and hand dry without needing to bother with ironing.&nbsp; It is a great fabric to wear throughout the year, it tends to be nice and cool in summer, yet warm in winter.&nbsp; I will write a separate article on this fabric finish since we already have an article on <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-viscose-rayon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rayon or is it viscose<\/a>, why don't you find out for yourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Download Our Office Hours Blouse Pattern?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We're going to continue to use the new Payhip web store to distribute our patterns.&nbsp; As most readers know, Craftsy has changed a lot and they have stopped designers like us from publishing new patterns on their site, so we've had to move to another service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our patterns are still free, but now you now have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd really appreciate it and it will help us keep going with new and fun designs like this. Even a dollar or two really goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href='https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/6mRa' class='big-button bigteal' target=\"_blank\">Download Pattern HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-500x323.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59751 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-500x323.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-1536x993.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-2048x1324.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-150x97.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/323;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-500x323.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-500x323.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-1536x993.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-2048x1324.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Office-Hours-blouse3-copy-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cutting Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the fabric on a fold.&nbsp; Use the picture below as a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The seam allowances are not included<\/strong><\/em> but I suggest you use a 5\/8&#8243; seam allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"251\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-500x251.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59774 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-500x251.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-1536x771.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-2048x1029.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-150x75.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/251;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"251\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-500x251.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-500x251.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-1536x771.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-2048x1029.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-5-1-e1570326498375-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This pattern does not include the bias tape for the neckline. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Skill: Advanced Beginner\/Intermediate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are twelve seams in this Office Hour Blouse pattern, three pieces of the pattern, one bias tape that doubles as a tie at the back, two pieces of elastic and that is it.&nbsp; I guess what I am trying to say is that this blouse is very easy to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to make your own bias tape.&nbsp; I suggest you do this before starting the blouse. Here are the step-by-step instructions on how to make it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"2tq6amv9yw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\">Making Continuous Bias Binding Tape<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Making Continuous Bias Binding Tape&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/embed\/#?secret=2tq6amv9yw\" data-secret=\"2tq6amv9yw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fitting Your Office Hours Blouse Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should understand about pattern making is that there are seven different sizing tables in use at the moment around the world.&nbsp; So the chances of you not having to make adjustments to your patterns are very small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog is read in 144 different countries so S M L XL 2XL differs from country to country.&nbsp; I have done my best to share with you patterns that you can use, however, you may need to make adjustments to the pattern as you see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This office hours blouse pattern is a semi-fitted blouse, meaning there should be 2 to 4 inches of room to move around, and it is best for the hourglass figure, rectangle and inverted triangle figure.&nbsp; You will find that the bust and the hip measurements are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure the length of the pattern to see if you will be happy with the length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure your bust, and compare it with the finished garment measurements leaving room for ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Sizes XL and 2XL measure your bicep and compare it to the sleeve to make sure you have enough room for your arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important detail in this blouse is that the <strong>shoulder seam<\/strong> is actually at your <strong>shoulder<\/strong>.&nbsp; So before you cut the fabric measure your shoulder and compare it with the pattern and make sure you choose the right size for your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finished Measurements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>S<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>M<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>L<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>XL<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2XL<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bust<\/strong><\/td><td>39&#8243;<\/td><td>43&#8243;<\/td><td>46 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>50&#8243;<\/td><td>54&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td>25 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>26 1\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>27&#8243;<\/td><td>27 3\/4&#8243;<\/td><td>28 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hips<\/strong><\/td><td>39&#8243;<\/td><td>43&#8243;<\/td><td>46 1\/2&#8243;<\/td><td>50&#8243;<\/td><td>54&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Your Office Hours Blouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One:&nbsp; Fold and Sew the Front Pleat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following picture is going to show you how the pleats should be folded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-500x325.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59753 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-500x325.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-2048x1333.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-150x98.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/325;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-500x325.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-500x325.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-2048x1333.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-1-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold lines 1 and 2.  The line closest to my thumb is line 1, then 2 and 3.  Line 1 and 2 are fold lines and 3 is where you will place the pleat then sew right on the crease to keep the pleat down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59755 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1103-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place on line number 3.  You will have to sew on line number three.  Where the pleat is folded is where you will stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59756 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1104-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The confusion you might encounter is that the pattern is to be cut on a fold. That means you will have to cut the front, unfold it on the table and then make the pleat.&nbsp; To help you do this you need to make notches on the fabric when you are cutting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"248\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-500x248.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59757 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-500x248.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-1536x762.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-2048x1015.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-150x74.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/248;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-500x248.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-500x248.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-1536x762.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-2048x1015.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-2-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59759 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1101-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But, these pleats need to be sewn from the wrong side of the fabric, which means you need to move the pins to the back.&nbsp; Iron the front using a cloth and then move the pins.&nbsp; Sew the inner fold lines (#3) using a medium stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hour Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59762 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hour Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Add-a-heading.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With my Bernina, I am using the 3mm stitch length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59749 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-design.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have sewn the pleat, iron once again and put aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59763 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_1105-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two:&nbsp; Sew the back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-500x277.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59983 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-500x277.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-2048x1135.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-150x83.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/277;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-500x277.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-500x277.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-1536x852.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-2048x1135.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Untitled-4-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is very simple sew the back at 5\/8&#8243; starting 5&#8243; from the neckline, overlock the seam allowance separately and iron the seam open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three:&nbsp; Sew the Shoulder Seam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Print sides together, sew the front to the back at the shoulders at 5\/8&#8243;.&nbsp; Serge the seams together and iron the seam allowance towards the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four: Sewing the Sleeve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have designed the sleeve in this office hours blouse pattern with a&nbsp; sleeve that is technically considered a puff sleeve.&nbsp; &nbsp;The first thing we need to do is to make the gathers at the shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew a row of stitches at 1\/4&#8243; from the edge and another one again at 1\/4&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"274\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-500x274.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59776 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-500x274.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900.jpg 1242w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/274;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-500x274.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-500x274.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5900.jpg 1242w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull both threads on one side and then in the other gathering in the middle.&nbsp; You will need to gather approximately 1.5&#8243; from the shoulder seam on either side or three inches in total.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the sleeve to the bodice.&nbsp; Sew the sleeves at 5\/8&#8243;.&nbsp; &nbsp;Then serge the seam allowance reducing it to 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"437\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--500x437.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59778 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--500x437.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--768x671.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--1536x1341.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--150x131.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/437;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--500x437.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--500x437.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--300x262.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--768x671.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--1536x1341.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled--150x131.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Untitled-.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the gathers side to the plate of the sewing machine.&nbsp; The teeth of the plate will help the gathers stay the same way you gathered them.&nbsp; Serge the seam allowance reducing it to 3\/8&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five: Sewing the Neckline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-500x303.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59912 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-500x303.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-1536x930.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-2048x1239.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-150x91.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/303;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-500x303.jpg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-500x303.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-1536x930.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-2048x1239.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1184-150x91.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59913 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1143-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59914 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1144-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Iron the bias tape folding wrong sides together at 1\/2&#8243;.Pin the tape to the neckline leaving one inch free.&nbsp; &nbsp;The seam allowance should be folded.&nbsp; I like to place the bias tape under the fabric, I know most people would do the opposite but this way I make sure I keep the 1\/2&#8243; seam allowance all around the neckline.&nbsp; Start sewing about 2mm from the fold of the seam allowance, this detail will become clearer when you turn the bias tape under.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59915 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1145-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew all around the neckline at 1\/2&#8243; and stop at the end of the center back 2mm from the folded seam allowance indicated below with the pin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59916 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1147.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the seam allowance away from the blouse and understitch very close to the edge of the tape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59917 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1146-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the seam allowance by half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the tape and fold the end of the bias tape in,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59918 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1148-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59919 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1149-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>fold the edge you ironed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59920 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1150-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>then fold the bias tape under the neckline. Stitch the bias tape down.&nbsp; Sew at 1\/2&#8243;.&nbsp; Iron the neckline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Six:&nbsp; Sewing the Side<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the blouse from the wrist all the way to the hemline.&nbsp; Serge each side and iron the seam allowance open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-500x281.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59787 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-150x84.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/281;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-500x281.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-500x281.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/IMG_5895-150x84.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Seven: Adding the Elastic to the Sleeve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Measure your wrist and add 3&#8243; to the measurement.&nbsp; Mine is 6&#8243; so I will add 3&#8243;, which means my elastic will be 9&#8243; X 2 = (one for each arm) 18&#8243; of elastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the elastic in half and sew the elastic at 1\/2&#8243; making a band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serge the hem of the wrist.&nbsp; Fold the wrist hem by 1\/2&#8243; and iron, do this on both sleeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59922 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1157-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59923 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1158-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the blouse wrong side out.&nbsp; Insert the elastic on the sleeve,fold the fabric over the elastic 3\/4&#8243;.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sew at 5\/8.&nbsp; Don't catch the elastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Eight: Hemming the Blouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59921 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-150x113.jpeg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Office Hours Blouse Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-59921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1160-150x113.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I am working with rayon I will let the blouse hang on the mannequin overnight.&nbsp; Then serge the hemline and then fold 5\/8&#8243; and sew.&nbsp; Iron the entire blouse and you are ready to wear your blouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Another Office Hours Blouse Pattern?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why not try this one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"PA6zouSO1r\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pleated-blouse\/\">The Easy Pleated Blouse Called Eve: Any Day, Everywhere<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;The Easy Pleated Blouse Called Eve: Any Day, Everywhere&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/pleated-blouse\/embed\/#?secret=PA6zouSO1r\" data-secret=\"PA6zouSO1r\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you need an adjustment to this office hours blouse pattern?&nbsp; Here is how to make it longer or shorter.&nbsp; I know I will have to make it shorter since I am only 157cm tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9c8JZU1b1c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lengthen-sewing-pattern\/\">How to lengthen a sewing pattern using the Hi-Low T-Shirt to illustrate<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to lengthen a sewing pattern using the Hi-Low T-Shirt to illustrate&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/lengthen-sewing-pattern\/embed\/#?secret=9c8JZU1b1c\" data-secret=\"9c8JZU1b1c\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know in the comments below, what other adjustments would you like to learn using this office hours blouse pattern. 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