How to sew the Ginette blouse?

Introducing Ginette, a blouse that's either very classic or very extravagant, depending on the fabric you choose. Slightly fitted at the bust thanks to diamond-shaped darts, it leaves plenty of room at the bust and hips. Its slightly sailor collar can be adorned with a ribbon or braid. For added comfort, the cuffs are elasticated.

Take care to choose a fabric with a little hold that will give a clean fall. You could, for example, choose a crisp cotton poplin, a thick viscose or why not a métis (linen/cotton blend). A thick polyester or silk satin can also give a nice result.

As we like to please you, we've included a bonus booklet (for subscribers only) to replace the sailor collar on the blouse with an extravagant "flower petal" collar! Have fun adding one, two or as many petal tiers as you like.

To make Ginette, you'll need..: 

-2m70 of 140cm-width fabric or 3m30 of 110cm-width fabric,
-a little fusible webbing,
7 small 15mm-diameter buttons,
-2m30 flat ribbon, 10mm wide,
-50cm of 1.5/2cm wide elastic.

And if you're doing the "flower petal" collar version, you'll need :
-60cm fabric in 140cm width and 80cm fabric in 110cm width,
-a little fusible webbing,
-1.50m of 5mm ribbon.

You'll find the video hereas well as the subscription pattern here or by the unit over there.

See you in January with Jacob's boss, to celebrate the New Year!

Text by Nina Peronnard