The sewing pattern characteristics:

• French / English
• Instant download PDF sewing pattern, compatible with both A4 or US letter pages as well as A0
• From size 34 to 50 EU – 2 to 18 US
• Seam allowances included
• An illustrated explanatory guide
• A video tutorial available on my Méthode Mathilde YouTube channel
• Beginner to intermediary sewing skills depending on the version

 

PDF sewing pattern

The Olympe blouse PDF sewing pattern is composed of the following PDF files:

• A pattern board per size, to print on A4 or US letter pages and to assemble – 16 to 20 pages (there is no overlap and you can print your size only)
• Two pattern boards with all the sizes combined, with layers, to print on A4 / US letter and A0 pages
• An illustrated explanatory guide

 

Size chart in cm and in

 

Finished garment's measures in cm and in

For information, the pattern stature is 168 cm / 5,5 ft and I am 173 cm / 5,7 ft.

 

Wearing a bra

The Olympe blouse is compatible with wearing a regular bra.

 

Technical points

• Making gathers
• Sew straps together using the burrito technique (for the sleeveless version only)
• Realize a French seam (for the versions with sleeves only)
• Attach a lining

 

Shopping list - Close-fitting blouse with bowsœuand sleeves

• Main fabric (width 140 cm / 55") – 100 to 120 cm - 1,1 to 1,3 yd
• Lining (width 140 cm / 55") – 60 to 70 cm - 0,65 to 0,75 yd
• English embroidery braid with loops - width 2,5 cm / 1" – 150 to 190 cm - 1,65 to 2 yd
• Interfacing - it depends on your main fabric
• One spool
• A cord (to realize the ribbons) - diameter 2 mm / 1/16 " - 150 cm / 1,65 yd
• A safety pin
• Only a sewing machine is necessary, the use of an overlock machine is optional

 

Shopping list - Flared blouse with buttons and sleeves

• Main fabric (width 140 cm / 55") – 110 to 140 cm - 1,2 to 1,55 yd
• Lining (width 140 cm / 55") – 65 to 95 cm - 0,7 to 1 yd
• English embroidery braid with loops - width 2,5 cm / 1" – 70 to 80 cm - 0,75 to 0,9 yd
• Shank buttons - diameter 10 mm / 3/8" – 7
• Interfacing - it depends on your main fabric
• One spool
• A cord (to realize the ribbons) - diameter 2 mm / 1/16 " - 150 cm / 1,65 yd
• A safety pin
• Only a sewing machine is necessary, the use of an overlock machine is optional

 

Shopping list - Close-fitting sleeveless blouse with buttons

• Main fabric (width 140 cm / 55") – 70 to 90 cm - 0,75 to 1 yd
• Lining (width 140 cm / 55") – 60 to 70 cm - 0,65 to 0,75 yd
• English embroidery braid with loops - width 2,5 cm / 1" – 80 to 110 cm - 0,9 to 1,2 yd
• Shank buttons - diameter 10 mm / 3/8" – 5
• Interfacing - it depends on your main fabric
• One spool
• A cord (to realize the ribbons) - diameter 2 mm / 1/16 " - 150 cm / 1,65 yd
• A safety pin
• Only a sewing machine is necessary, the use of an overlock machine is optional