The Poppy Blouse is an easy to wear top with lots of lovely details. It has a peasant blouse inspired shape which is loose and relaxed, making it super comfortable.
It has easy to sew raglan sleeves which are gathered at the hem into a delicate cuff. We’ve also included elastic in this kit which Lauren shows you how to add into the sleeve hem for an alternative finish.
Gentle gathers frame the neckline of the blouse which features a pretty ruffle collar. In her top tips video, Lauren demonstrates how to adjust the height of this collar or simply remove it entirely to suit your style. The height of the neckline opening can also easily be adjusted for more or less coverage.
The inner neckline is finished with binding which creates a dainty tie, giving the option to wear the top open or tied with a little bow. The bottom of the top can also be finished with a gathered ruffle tier or this can be omitted for a less voluminous look.
French seams work beautifully in these lightweight viscose fabrics and Lauren demonstrates how to sew these when working with a small seam allowance. She also shows you how to self-bind a gathered seam, to get the look of a French seam on the ruffle layer.
The Poppy blouse is a laid-back top which has the happy mix of comfort and feel good factor. It also comes with the choice of three different bust cup fits for all sizes, helping you to avoid those extra pattern adjustments - hooray!
The distinctive 'Chicacheetah' print, designed by Rachel Parker and exclusive to us here at g&g, is back with two new colour-ways and the return of one of our favourites!
The print is on a soft and fluid 100% viscose poplin base cloth, which has a plain weave giving it a smooth matt finish. It drapes beautifully and gives just the right amount of fullness to the delicate gathers of the top.
Choose between the new Blue and Pink, or classic Teal colour-ways. The dominant background colour is what distinguishes each colour-way and then they all have pops of multiple bright colours, inspired by the popular animal print trend.
To see the fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery above by swiping left.
The size range for this pattern is: US 0-30
There are two size options for this kit
Up to size US 18: Bust 31 - 46”, waist 23 - 36” & hips 35 - 48” or
Up to size US 30: Bust 31 - 58”, waist 23 - 48” & hips 35 - 60”
The A0 PDF pattern print outs are split into 3 dressmakers cup size bands - B, C or D. Each print out includes sizes 0-30 for that cup size. Please choose your preferred A0 pattern print out from the drop down menu above. You will have access to the digital PDF files for ALL sizes.
If you are unsure about what dressmakers cup size you are, please check out this article and note that it is different to what bra size you might wear. The full size charts, including finished measurements, can be viewed in the gallery above or by following this link.
If you'd like to see how the Poppy Blouse looks on many different bodies, check out the Instagram hashtag, here.
- The PDF digital files for the Pattern Scout Poppy Blouse. The link to the PDF instruction booklet and information on how to access the PDF files for all sizes are available to access when logged into the g&g website
- A0 print out of the Poppy Blouse. Please choose between B cup, C cup or D Cup paper pattern print out above. Sizes US 0-30 are on each cup size print out. For more information on dressmakers cups please see this article.
- Main fabric: as described above. Select from option above: ‘Up to size US 18’ kits contain 2.2m of fabric and ‘Up to size US 30' kits contain 2.5m of fabric.
- Elastic: all kits contain 80cm x 1cm wide elastic
- Thread: 1 reel of Gutermann sew all thread, shade 386 (blue), 660 (pink) or 189 (teal)
- Sewing Machine Needles: Schmetz microtex needles, mixed pack
- Label: 'Me Made' Sew in woven label
- Video: access to Lauren’s top tips video, as described below
A physical print out of the instruction booklet will NOT be included. You can view the instruction booklet on your device at home, print it out at home, or add the 'printed pattern instructions' product (see link below) to your order and we will print it for you.
Alongside the purchase of this kit you will receive access to Lauren’s exclusive YouTube video to be used alongside the pattern instructions.
She shares her hints and tips on getting a really lovely finish on your garment including how to sew French seams, how to bind a gathered seam, how to sew a ruffle collar, how to insert elastic on the sleeve hems and much more!
The video has over 28 minutes of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.
The link to the video will be contained in your order confirmation email along with the pdf files, please file this safely for future reference.
Pattern Scout rate this pattern as suitable for an intermediate dressmaker. Techniques include sewing gathers, attaching bias binding and sewing French seams.
To complete this project successfully you'll need a regular sewing machine along with Lauren's essential recommended sewing tools.
You can see some of the tools most used by Lauren in her top tips video in the Related Products section below.
If you would like a printed copy of the instructions sent out with your kit, in addition to the PDF copy that you will receive, please see the related products below and add it to your cart as a separate product.
Your kit will be wrapped in tissue and beautifully presented in recyclable packaging.
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