This is a free sewing pattern and tutorial for a sailor collar blouse.
This design appears very frequently in cosplay costumes and is considered a classic style. It can also be made as a sailor-style school uniform blouse. When sewn with lightweight fabric, it is suitable for everyday wear.
This pattern includes a front notch detail. Because of this structure, the blouse can be worn with a more fitted and slim silhouette.
Designs without this notch require extra ease for wearing, which results in a looser and wider fit. If you want a sharp and tailored look, a pattern with a notch is recommended.
This pattern uses a simplified construction compared to traditional sailor uniform sewing methods. For making an authentic sailor uniform, we recommend referring to a specialized sewing book.
The dart placement is designed carefully, allowing the blouse to have a clean and well-shaped line.
If you prefer a loose and relaxed blouse style, the waist darts can be omitted.
Child sizes (100 and 120) and men’s sizes are drafted without side darts and waist darts for ease of wear.
After printing, align the pages along the guide lines, paste them together, and cut out the pattern pieces. Seam allowances are included, so the pattern can be used as-is.
(1) Sew the darts on the front body and back body, then press the darts in the correct direction with an iron.
(2) Place the cutting cloth right sides together with the front body and sew it in place. Cut along the slit, turn the cutting cloth to the inside, and press with an iron.
*Finish the edges of the cutting cloth in advance.
*Adding topstitching to secure the slit is also recommended.
(3) First, press the inside of the collar line with an iron. Then sew the outer edge, turn it to the inside, and stitch it down.
(4) Sew the breastplate pieces together to form the breastplate, then attach the buttons. Attach the buttons to the body in advance as well.
*Snap buttons or regular buttons can be used.
(5) Finish the side edges of the front body, back body, and sleeves. Sew them together with a sewing machine, then press the seam allowances open with an iron.
(6) Finish the hems of the body and sleeves, fold them inward with an iron, and stitch them in place.
(7) Sew the collar pieces together, then attach the collar to the body.
*The collar can be attached by sandwiching it in, or by sewing one side first and securing it with topstitching.
(8) Sew the sleeves to the body and finish the seam allowances.
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