The Tiered Blouse
PDF sewing pattern
$26.00
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SIZES: 4-22
SEWING ABILITY: MEDIUM
A feminine and fluid blouse that also works beautifully as a dress.
Options are given for a tiered or simple flared body with round or V–neck.
This style can easily be made into a dress follow the 'Make more with this pattern' below for details.
Dania, AustraliaI used the tiered blouse pattern and modified it to make a maternity dress for my daughter. I raised the bottom edge of the bodice at the centre front by 4.5 cm, and raised the gathered panel 4.5 cm as well, to curve up over the baby bump. I also lowered the bottom edge of the back bodice at the centre back by 4.5 cm, (and lowered the gathered panel to match) curving the lines between centre front and back to meet. I’ve never put in a sleeve this way before (sewing it in before doing the side seams) and much prefer it to setting in sleeves. Plus the shoulder is very well drafted and fits perfectly. I did find the instructions a bit sparse and slightly unclear around the neckline/button placket instructions, but got there in the end. Great pattern!
Pam, USAI love the beautiful flutter of the lower tiers on this blouse. I have already sewn two and have more planned because it is such a versatile design. @sewnonthemap
Elizabeth, UKI made this dress based on the tiered blouse pattern. I used the variation without any fastenings, turned the peplum into a long gathered skirt and gathered the sleeves into a bell shape with an elasticated cuff. It's made of a soft, lightweight wool tweed from Linton's, and I added a full lining as well. I'm going to make the blouse version with pleats next in cotton shirting.
Lyn, UKThis is a lovely pattern and a joy to work with. This particular make is tinged with sadness but three years on I feel able to share my experience. It has become known as my funeral blouse. Yes, I have worn it to 4 funerals now, including my own Mum’s. It is a lovely garment to wear at a time when you prefer to be comfortable. You can’t see in this photo but the buttons say ‘je t’aime’. A small detail that made a plain blouse special as I felt it conveyed a personal message. I added a ruffle neck and like how it turned out. I used a high thread count fine cotton and it sits well under a jacket. Once again, thank you to Maker’s Atelier for inspiration and for making a difference to my life
Jayne, UKI’ve made this pattern a total of three times! It’s a lovely pattern and very easy to embellish and adjust. For the longer version I lengthened the bell sleeve join to align with the join around the bodice. I also added volume to the sleeve head in the broderie anglaise version by slashing the pattern, opening out then redrawing on dot and cross drafting paper. I particularly love the silk satin blue dotted version I made with ribbon detailing. I’ve sent this to Australia for my niece so I’ll just have to make it again for myself!
I had some wool/viscose that I wanted to try for this blouse pattern – I’m very happy with it but I did make life a little difficult as it would have been easier in a fabric that would hold pressed creases for hems etc. However, I thought the drape of the fabric lent itself well to the sleeves which hang beautifully. Also the fabric was fine so at the last minute I decided to add the ruffle to the neck as described in the ‘make more of your pattern’ page on the website. I thoroughly enjoy making it and intend to make it in fine linen next time. Top Tip: when pressing the seam allowance between the bottom sleeve to the upper sleeve, be gentle with the iron as it would be easy to spoil the gathers.
Dania, AustraliaI used the tiered blouse pattern and modified it to make a maternity dress for my daughter. I raised the bottom edge of the bodice at the centre front by 4.5 cm, and raised the gathered panel 4.5 cm as well, to curve up over the baby bump. I also lowered the bottom edge of the back bodice at the centre back by 4.5 cm, (and lowered the gathered panel to match) curving the lines between centre front and back to meet. I’ve never put in a sleeve this way before (sewing it in before doing the side seams) and much prefer it to setting in sleeves. Plus the shoulder is very well drafted and fits perfectly. I did find the instructions a bit sparse and slightly unclear around the neckline/button placket instructions, but got there in the end. Great pattern!
Pam, USAI love the beautiful flutter of the lower tiers on this blouse. I have already sewn two and have more planned because it is such a versatile design. @sewnonthemap
Elizabeth, UKI made this dress based on the tiered blouse pattern. I used the variation without any fastenings, turned the peplum into a long gathered skirt and gathered the sleeves into a bell shape with an elasticated cuff. It's made of a soft, lightweight wool tweed from Linton's, and I added a full lining as well. I'm going to make the blouse version with pleats next in cotton shirting.
Lyn, UKThis is a lovely pattern and a joy to work with. This particular make is tinged with sadness but three years on I feel able to share my experience. It has become known as my funeral blouse. Yes, I have worn it to 4 funerals now, including my own Mum’s. It is a lovely garment to wear at a time when you prefer to be comfortable. You can’t see in this photo but the buttons say ‘je t’aime’. A small detail that made a plain blouse special as I felt it conveyed a personal message. I added a ruffle neck and like how it turned out. I used a high thread count fine cotton and it sits well under a jacket. Once again, thank you to Maker’s Atelier for inspiration and for making a difference to my life
Jayne, UKI’ve made this pattern a total of three times! It’s a lovely pattern and very easy to embellish and adjust. For the longer version I lengthened the bell sleeve join to align with the join around the bodice. I also added volume to the sleeve head in the broderie anglaise version by slashing the pattern, opening out then redrawing on dot and cross drafting paper. I particularly love the silk satin blue dotted version I made with ribbon detailing. I’ve sent this to Australia for my niece so I’ll just have to make it again for myself!
I had some wool/viscose that I wanted to try for this blouse pattern – I’m very happy with it but I did make life a little difficult as it would have been easier in a fabric that would hold pressed creases for hems etc. However, I thought the drape of the fabric lent itself well to the sleeves which hang beautifully. Also the fabric was fine so at the last minute I decided to add the ruffle to the neck as described in the ‘make more of your pattern’ page on the website. I thoroughly enjoy making it and intend to make it in fine linen next time. Top Tip: when pressing the seam allowance between the bottom sleeve to the upper sleeve, be gentle with the iron as it would be easy to spoil the gathers.
Dania, AustraliaI used the tiered blouse pattern and modified it to make a maternity dress for my daughter. I raised the bottom edge of the bodice at the centre front by 4.5 cm, and raised the gathered panel 4.5 cm as well, to curve up over the baby bump. I also lowered the bottom edge of the back bodice at the centre back by 4.5 cm, (and lowered the gathered panel to match) curving the lines between centre front and back to meet. I’ve never put in a sleeve this way before (sewing it in before doing the side seams) and much prefer it to setting in sleeves. Plus the shoulder is very well drafted and fits perfectly. I did find the instructions a bit sparse and slightly unclear around the neckline/button placket instructions, but got there in the end. Great pattern!
Pam, USAI love the beautiful flutter of the lower tiers on this blouse. I have already sewn two and have more planned because it is such a versatile design. @sewnonthemap
Elizabeth, UKI made this dress based on the tiered blouse pattern. I used the variation without any fastenings, turned the peplum into a long gathered skirt and gathered the sleeves into a bell shape with an elasticated cuff. It's made of a soft, lightweight wool tweed from Linton's, and I added a full lining as well. I'm going to make the blouse version with pleats next in cotton shirting.
Lyn, UKThis is a lovely pattern and a joy to work with. This particular make is tinged with sadness but three years on I feel able to share my experience. It has become known as my funeral blouse. Yes, I have worn it to 4 funerals now, including my own Mum’s. It is a lovely garment to wear at a time when you prefer to be comfortable. You can’t see in this photo but the buttons say ‘je t’aime’. A small detail that made a plain blouse special as I felt it conveyed a personal message. I added a ruffle neck and like how it turned out. I used a high thread count fine cotton and it sits well under a jacket. Once again, thank you to Maker’s Atelier for inspiration and for making a difference to my life
Jayne, UKI’ve made this pattern a total of three times! It’s a lovely pattern and very easy to embellish and adjust. For the longer version I lengthened the bell sleeve join to align with the join around the bodice. I also added volume to the sleeve head in the broderie anglaise version by slashing the pattern, opening out then redrawing on dot and cross drafting paper. I particularly love the silk satin blue dotted version I made with ribbon detailing. I’ve sent this to Australia for my niece so I’ll just have to make it again for myself!
I had some wool/viscose that I wanted to try for this blouse pattern – I’m very happy with it but I did make life a little difficult as it would have been easier in a fabric that would hold pressed creases for hems etc. However, I thought the drape of the fabric lent itself well to the sleeves which hang beautifully. Also the fabric was fine so at the last minute I decided to add the ruffle to the neck as described in the ‘make more of your pattern’ page on the website. I thoroughly enjoy making it and intend to make it in fine linen next time. Top Tip: when pressing the seam allowance between the bottom sleeve to the upper sleeve, be gentle with the iron as it would be easy to spoil the gathers.
Dania, AustraliaI used the tiered blouse pattern and modified it to make a maternity dress for my daughter. I raised the bottom edge of the bodice at the centre front by 4.5 cm, and raised the gathered panel 4.5 cm as well, to curve up over the baby bump. I also lowered the bottom edge of the back bodice at the centre back by 4.5 cm, (and lowered the gathered panel to match) curving the lines between centre front and back to meet. I’ve never put in a sleeve this way before (sewing it in before doing the side seams) and much prefer it to setting in sleeves. Plus the shoulder is very well drafted and fits perfectly. I did find the instructions a bit sparse and slightly unclear around the neckline/button placket instructions, but got there in the end. Great pattern!
Pam, USAI love the beautiful flutter of the lower tiers on this blouse. I have already sewn two and have more planned because it is such a versatile design. @sewnonthemap
Elizabeth, UKI made this dress based on the tiered blouse pattern. I used the variation without any fastenings, turned the peplum into a long gathered skirt and gathered the sleeves into a bell shape with an elasticated cuff. It's made of a soft, lightweight wool tweed from Linton's, and I added a full lining as well. I'm going to make the blouse version with pleats next in cotton shirting.
Lyn, UKThis is a lovely pattern and a joy to work with. This particular make is tinged with sadness but three years on I feel able to share my experience. It has become known as my funeral blouse. Yes, I have worn it to 4 funerals now, including my own Mum’s. It is a lovely garment to wear at a time when you prefer to be comfortable. You can’t see in this photo but the buttons say ‘je t’aime’. A small detail that made a plain blouse special as I felt it conveyed a personal message. I added a ruffle neck and like how it turned out. I used a high thread count fine cotton and it sits well under a jacket. Once again, thank you to Maker’s Atelier for inspiration and for making a difference to my life
Jayne, UKI’ve made this pattern a total of three times! It’s a lovely pattern and very easy to embellish and adjust. For the longer version I lengthened the bell sleeve join to align with the join around the bodice. I also added volume to the sleeve head in the broderie anglaise version by slashing the pattern, opening out then redrawing on dot and cross drafting paper. I particularly love the silk satin blue dotted version I made with ribbon detailing. I’ve sent this to Australia for my niece so I’ll just have to make it again for myself!
I had some wool/viscose that I wanted to try for this blouse pattern – I’m very happy with it but I did make life a little difficult as it would have been easier in a fabric that would hold pressed creases for hems etc. However, I thought the drape of the fabric lent itself well to the sleeves which hang beautifully. Also the fabric was fine so at the last minute I decided to add the ruffle to the neck as described in the ‘make more of your pattern’ page on the website. I thoroughly enjoy making it and intend to make it in fine linen next time. Top Tip: when pressing the seam allowance between the bottom sleeve to the upper sleeve, be gentle with the iron as it would be easy to spoil the gathers.
Dania, AustraliaI used the tiered blouse pattern and modified it to make a maternity dress for my daughter. I raised the bottom edge of the bodice at the centre front by 4.5 cm, and raised the gathered panel 4.5 cm as well, to curve up over the baby bump. I also lowered the bottom edge of the back bodice at the centre back by 4.5 cm, (and lowered the gathered panel to match) curving the lines between centre front and back to meet. I’ve never put in a sleeve this way before (sewing it in before doing the side seams) and much prefer it to setting in sleeves. Plus the shoulder is very well drafted and fits perfectly. I did find the instructions a bit sparse and slightly unclear around the neckline/button placket instructions, but got there in the end. Great pattern!
Pam, USAI love the beautiful flutter of the lower tiers on this blouse. I have already sewn two and have more planned because it is such a versatile design. @sewnonthemap
Elizabeth, UKI made this dress based on the tiered blouse pattern. I used the variation without any fastenings, turned the peplum into a long gathered skirt and gathered the sleeves into a bell shape with an elasticated cuff. It's made of a soft, lightweight wool tweed from Linton's, and I added a full lining as well. I'm going to make the blouse version with pleats next in cotton shirting.
Lyn, UKThis is a lovely pattern and a joy to work with. This particular make is tinged with sadness but three years on I feel able to share my experience. It has become known as my funeral blouse. Yes, I have worn it to 4 funerals now, including my own Mum’s. It is a lovely garment to wear at a time when you prefer to be comfortable. You can’t see in this photo but the buttons say ‘je t’aime’. A small detail that made a plain blouse special as I felt it conveyed a personal message. I added a ruffle neck and like how it turned out. I used a high thread count fine cotton and it sits well under a jacket. Once again, thank you to Maker’s Atelier for inspiration and for making a difference to my life
Jayne, UKI’ve made this pattern a total of three times! It’s a lovely pattern and very easy to embellish and adjust. For the longer version I lengthened the bell sleeve join to align with the join around the bodice. I also added volume to the sleeve head in the broderie anglaise version by slashing the pattern, opening out then redrawing on dot and cross drafting paper. I particularly love the silk satin blue dotted version I made with ribbon detailing. I’ve sent this to Australia for my niece so I’ll just have to make it again for myself!
I had some wool/viscose that I wanted to try for this blouse pattern – I’m very happy with it but I did make life a little difficult as it would have been easier in a fabric that would hold pressed creases for hems etc. However, I thought the drape of the fabric lent itself well to the sleeves which hang beautifully. Also the fabric was fine so at the last minute I decided to add the ruffle to the neck as described in the ‘make more of your pattern’ page on the website. I thoroughly enjoy making it and intend to make it in fine linen next time. Top Tip: when pressing the seam allowance between the bottom sleeve to the upper sleeve, be gentle with the iron as it would be easy to spoil the gathers.
Dania, AustraliaI used the tiered blouse pattern and modified it to make a maternity dress for my daughter. I raised the bottom edge of the bodice at the centre front by 4.5 cm, and raised the gathered panel 4.5 cm as well, to curve up over the baby bump. I also lowered the bottom edge of the back bodice at the centre back by 4.5 cm, (and lowered the gathered panel to match) curving the lines between centre front and back to meet. I’ve never put in a sleeve this way before (sewing it in before doing the side seams) and much prefer it to setting in sleeves. Plus the shoulder is very well drafted and fits perfectly. I did find the instructions a bit sparse and slightly unclear around the neckline/button placket instructions, but got there in the end. Great pattern!
Pam, USAI love the beautiful flutter of the lower tiers on this blouse. I have already sewn two and have more planned because it is such a versatile design. @sewnonthemap
Elizabeth, UKI made this dress based on the tiered blouse pattern. I used the variation without any fastenings, turned the peplum into a long gathered skirt and gathered the sleeves into a bell shape with an elasticated cuff. It's made of a soft, lightweight wool tweed from Linton's, and I added a full lining as well. I'm going to make the blouse version with pleats next in cotton shirting.
Lyn, UKThis is a lovely pattern and a joy to work with. This particular make is tinged with sadness but three years on I feel able to share my experience. It has become known as my funeral blouse. Yes, I have worn it to 4 funerals now, including my own Mum’s. It is a lovely garment to wear at a time when you prefer to be comfortable. You can’t see in this photo but the buttons say ‘je t’aime’. A small detail that made a plain blouse special as I felt it conveyed a personal message. I added a ruffle neck and like how it turned out. I used a high thread count fine cotton and it sits well under a jacket. Once again, thank you to Maker’s Atelier for inspiration and for making a difference to my life
Jayne, UKI’ve made this pattern a total of three times! It’s a lovely pattern and very easy to embellish and adjust. For the longer version I lengthened the bell sleeve join to align with the join around the bodice. I also added volume to the sleeve head in the broderie anglaise version by slashing the pattern, opening out then redrawing on dot and cross drafting paper. I particularly love the silk satin blue dotted version I made with ribbon detailing. I’ve sent this to Australia for my niece so I’ll just have to make it again for myself!
I had some wool/viscose that I wanted to try for this blouse pattern – I’m very happy with it but I did make life a little difficult as it would have been easier in a fabric that would hold pressed creases for hems etc. However, I thought the drape of the fabric lent itself well to the sleeves which hang beautifully. Also the fabric was fine so at the last minute I decided to add the ruffle to the neck as described in the ‘make more of your pattern’ page on the website. I thoroughly enjoy making it and intend to make it in fine linen next time. Top Tip: when pressing the seam allowance between the bottom sleeve to the upper sleeve, be gentle with the iron as it would be easy to spoil the gathers.
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