Pussy Bow Blouse
I wanted to create a Pussy Bow Blouse reminiscent of the one the model is wearing on the pattern envelope of the Cashmerette Meriam pants below.
Cashmerette Miriam Trousers
This blouse is a mash up of the Vernon Shirt from Cashmerette and this Style pattern circa 1975 Style blouse pattern.
Style 1064
Vernon Shirt
Blouse has front button fastening and long bias set-in sleeves gathered into buttoned cuffs. Bust, back and shoulder darts. View 1 has collar. View 2 has bias neck tie. View 3 has stand collar, purchased belt and optional lace trim.
Vernon by Cashmerette
Reclaim the button-up with the Vernon Shirt! This boob-friendly take on the essential button-up shirt features two views: View A is a classic shirt with a traditional collar and collar stand, and full sleeves with narrow cuffs. View B is a fashion-forward version with a dramatic collar, covered button placket, and lantern sleeves with wide cuffs.
From flannel work shirts to posh statement tops, the Vernon can do it all—and with cup sizes from C–H, thoughtfully placed bust darts, and side seam shaping, you’ll get a fabulous fit from collar to hem.
Pattern Sizing:
Style pattern is Out Of Print but came in individual sizes only 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16.
Style pattern is Out Of Print but came in individual sizes only 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16.
Vernon size 12-32 and 0-16. PDF and Paper
Fabric Used:
I used polyester chiffon in a floral print from DK Fabrics in Adelaide because it matched my pink crepe pants and my orange crepe fabrics.
Fabric Used:
I used polyester chiffon in a floral print from DK Fabrics in Adelaide because it matched my pink crepe pants and my orange crepe fabrics.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Here is the run down of what parts I used from each pattern.
STYLE 1064
- Sleeve - cut on the bias
- Neck Tie - cut on the bias
CASHMERETTE VERNON SHIRT - 2105
- front bodice
- back bodice
- lantern sleeve cuff
- standard sleeve head
- button stand pieces for concealed button version view B
Design changes
- Neck Tie - cut on the bias
CASHMERETTE VERNON SHIRT - 2105
- front bodice
- back bodice
- lantern sleeve cuff
- standard sleeve head
- button stand pieces for concealed button version view B
Design changes
I used the Style neck tie but lengthened it by a total of 24" at the middle extending the taper line to maintain the shape of the wider ends. I cut it as two pieces on the bias.
I did not use the back yoke pattern of the Vernon, instead I redrafted the back to include the yoke which gave me more room across the shoulders.
The shoulder seams are a bit more forward as a result but my shoulders rolling forward so this makes it fit my shape better I think.
I used the sleeve head from the Vernon shirt and drafted it onto the Style sleeve, this way the sleeve head would still fit the armscye of the Vernon. I redrafted the sleeve below to match the shape of the Style pattern sleeve and hem but in my size.
I used the Vernon lantern sleeve cuffs because I wanted the two button finish
Construction
I used French seams on the side seam and sleeve seam.
I followed the Vernon directions for bodice, sleeve head insertion and button front construction. I used black silk organza to face the button stand and concealed button stand. I added Vlisofix appliqué webbing to the silk organza so it would stick to the polyester chiffon and stay in place. This made it very easy to press the several folds required to make the stand conceal the buttons. I used mens shirt buttons from an old shirt because you wouldn't see them.
On the cuffs I followed the Style pattern instructions to create a placket with a cut out section which then overlaps when the cuff is closed. I gathered the sleeve hem into the Vernon lantern cuff and added two square purple buttons as a feature.
The neck bow is sewn to the neckline of the blouse stopping at the outside edges of the button stand at the centre front.
Where the button stand would normally attach to the collar stand I simply sewed the top edge closed. The stands overlap each other and the first button is placed at the very top of the stand to hold it closed.
The neck bow knots in the gap above the button stand.
The tie is cut on the bias and when I sewed it up it was rather twisted but didn't look bad when tied into a bow and I could not get more fabric so I left it.
You can see more of the Meriam Pants I made on my blog post.