Erskine Mandarin Collar Blouse
The Erskine Mandarin Collar Blouse is developed from Bunka Basic Bodice Block (Missy). Inspired by a design in the Mrs Stylebook Summer 2021 edition, this beautiful button-down blouse has:
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Mandarin collar
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Back and front yokes
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Gathering at the front and back bodice
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V-shaped details at the sleeves
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Gathered cuffs
What you will learn from making this outfit:
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Take basic body measurements
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Develop the top design from the Bunka Bodice Block (Missy Style)
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Interpret instructional drafting illustrations to develop garment patterns
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Convert bodice block to garment pattern
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Fabric layout and cutting
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Construction of the top, which includes sewing techniques:
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Attaching mandarin collar
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Gathering
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Attaching set-in sleeves
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Sew on-point
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Creating buttonholes and hand-sewing buttons
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Materials required for this garment:
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Fabric: 110cm wide x 2.2m long (recommended fabric: poplin, broadcloth)
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Fusible interfacing: 90cm wide x 60cm long
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Buttons: 6 x 11mm - 13mm diameter
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Matching thread
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