56) The story of how a 2-way blouse pattern became a 4-way one

Have you already seen the pattern page for our new 2-Way Paneled Blouse pattern?
In this note, I will introduce the journey of how this blouse pattern was created, step by step.
I would be happy to share how patterns are made.

A blouse that covers your figure

It is a classic design for figure coverage that hides the tummy and hips you might be concerned about, and doesn't make your upper arms look bulky. I really wanted to take my time researching this, so I am truly happy to be able to introduce it.

Before making the pattern, this was the design I was thinking of.
It was a pull-over type with a partial opening at the back.
When I consulted with the staff at this point, I received a request saying

It should be fully open, not partially open!

, so I decided to revise the design.

1st Sample

The first sample I made was created with a slightly sturdy fabric that had no transparency at all.
The process of turning the design I drew into a physical form is my favorite task!
Unless my family stops me, I could do it for hours.

The overall balance turned out well, so when I went to the staff to have them try it on...

Let's reverse the front and back so we can wear it both ways!
was a new request that was added.

When I tried wearing this blouse front-to-back, it looked cute both ways, so I decided to completely revise the pattern so it could be worn as a 2-way garment.

What you see above is the result after mainly revising the neck area.
To make it wearable both front and back, the bodice pattern uses the same piece for both front and back.

Comparison of necklines

Since it uses the same piece, the neckline is naturally the same for both the front and back.
The only difference is whether there is a button opening or not.

By the way, this below is the neckline of a regular blouse.
The depth of the neckline is different between the front bodice and the back bodice.

Furthermore, behind this, there is also a difference in the neck width, but if I write about that, it will go off-topic, so I'll save it for another time...

French sleeve arrangement

The reason the 2-way blouse in the title became a 4-way one is because of this French sleeve.

Since this design is a classic, the idea came up that we also want a sleeveless version!
However, a sleeveless version is hard to use as a light outer layer, so I newly created a French sleeve bodice that fully covers the upper arms.

Towards a pattern that can be worn all year round

Furthermore, by adding a seven-quarter sleeve arrangement line to the long-sleeve pattern, it has become a pattern that can be used all year round, regardless of the season.

Afterword

Thank you for reading until the end today♪
I put all my energy into creating the pattern page, so I will leave it at this.

The introduction page for the "2-Way Paneled Blouse" contains 26 carefully selected photos, along with detailed explanations about recommended fabrics and specifications, so please read it as a study on design and construction.

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