Alma blouse
Alma is a semi-fitted blouse with a straight cut. The front and back have applied yokes and gathers at their upper edges. The blouse has a deep V-neckline and a collar with a separate collar stand which transitions into a tie. The long set-in sleeves are pleated at the caps and finished with cuffs. The cuff has a button and buttonhole closure. Alma is below-hip length.
Model Varvara: Height 174 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 64 cm (25 1/4”), Hips 92 cm (36 1/4”). Varvara is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time: 2 days (16 hours).
To sew this blouse, choose blouse and dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
− lightweight, pliable, soft, non-stretch or low-stretch, sheer, semi-sheer or opaque
− the fiber content can include natural fibers (silk, cotton), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (cotton + silk, cotton + viscose, silk + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester)
− the following fabrics are recommended: satin, dress-weight viscose, chiffon, natural or synthetic lightweight silk.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit materials or structured fabrics (sateen, organza).
The blouse in the photo is made of artificial silk. The fabric is lightweight, fluid, soft, and with very little stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 235 g/m2. The interfacing weight is 30 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Sizes | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
2 (162–168) | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 1.95 | 1.95 |
3 (170–176) | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
4 (178–184) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.05 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Sizes | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 |
Main fabric, 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Sizes | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.75 |
2 (162–168) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
3 (170–176) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
4 (178–184) | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
Main fabric, 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Sizes | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
2. Additional fabric (medium-weight netting) for sewing the sleeve heads, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Sizes | |||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–44 | 46 | 48–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 |
2 (162–168) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 |
3 (170–176) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
4 (178–184) | 0.4 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Additional fabric (medium-weight netting) for sewing the sleeve heads, 55" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Sizes | |||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40–44 | 46 | 48–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm (55") wide, for all heights:
Sizes | 34–38 | 40–44 | 46–52 |
Length, m | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.4 |
Length, yd | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
4. Two buttons or button blanks, 0.7–1 cm (1/4–3/8") in diameter.
5. Matching thread — 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 4 spools for the overlocker).
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- buttonhole foot for the sewing machine
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
- latch hook. It can be replaced with a large-eye needle.
- bias tape maker
- hand-press tool and molds for button covering (optional).
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 44.4–43.9 | 17 1/2–17 1/4 |
Waistline ease | 56.7 | 22 3/8 |
Hipline ease | 22.2–21.7 | 8 3/4–8 1/2 |
Upper arm ease | 10.2 | 4 |
Height, cm | Garment length, cm | Sleeve length including cuff width, cm |
1 (154–160) | 64.6 | 69.3–72 |
2 (162–168) | 66.6 | 71.3–74 |
3 (170–176) | 68.6 | 73.3–76 |
4 (178–184) | 70.6 | 75.3–78 |
Height, ft | Garment length, in | Sleeve length including cuff width, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 25 3/8 | 27 1/4—28 3/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 26 1/4 | 28 1/8–29 1/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 27 | 28 7/8–29 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 27 3/4 | 29 5/8–30 3/4 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. the pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900mm width. Note that for height categories 3 and 4, the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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