Tenea blouse
Tenea is a close-fitting blouse with open shoulders. The fit is achieved with princess seams. Double-edge ruffles are stitched along the top and bottom edges of the blouse. They are also added as a decoration to the long voluminous sleeves featuring elasticated casings at the top and bottom. The blouse closes with a separating zipper in the center back seam. The front and back of the blouse are fully lined. Tenea is above-waist length.
Model Alyona: Height 171 cm (5’7”), Bust 83 cm (32 5/8”), Waist 63 cm (24 3/4”), Hips 89 cm (35”). Alyona is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (8 hours).
To sew this blouse, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: medium weight, soft, non-stretch. The fiber content can include natural fibers, artificial fibers, blends, or synthetics.
The following fabrics are recommended: denim, linen, gauze, poplin, sateen, cotton, eyelet fabric.
For the lining, we recommend sateen, poplin, batiste.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy knit fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics (chiffon, organza, stretch lace).
The blouse in the photos is made of eyelet fabric. The fabric is medium weight, soft, structured, and non-stretch. The fiber content is natural: 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 100 g/m2.
The lining is made of batiste. The fiber content is natural: 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 72 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 130 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||
34–36 | 38–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.2 | 1.45 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
2 (162–168) | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.75 | 1.8 |
3 (170–176) | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.75 | 1.85 |
4 (178–184) | 1.25 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.85 |
Main fabric, 51" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||
34–36 | 38–42 | 44 | 46–48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 1/4 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 1/4 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 1/4 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 |
2. Lining fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||
34–40 | 42 | 44 | 46–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.35 |
2 (162–168) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
3 (170–176) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
4 (178–184) | 0.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 |
Lining fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||
34–40 | 42 | 44 | 46–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 3/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
3. Elastic, 7 mm (1/4") wide, for all heights:
Size | 34 | 36–38 | 40–42 | 44–48 | 50–52 |
cm | 70 | 75 | 80 | 85 | 90 |
inches | 27 1/2 | 29 1/2 | 31 1/2 | 33 1/2 | 35 3/8 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
4. One separating zipper No. 3, 25 cm (9 7/8") long, for all sizes in all heights.
5. Two metal top zipper stoppers for the separating zipper.
6. Matching thread — 5 spools (2 spools for the sewing machine + 3 spools for the overlocker).
- sewing machine for construction
- one-sided zipper foot for the sewing machine
- 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)
- pliers for installing top zipper stoppers
- elastic threader or safety pin
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 1.4–2.7 | 1/2–1 1/8 |
Upper arm ease | 16.9–22.5 | 6 5/8–8 7/8 |
Height, cm | Sleeve length (estimated), cm |
1 (154–160) | 56.3–59 |
2 (162–168) | 58.1–60.7 |
3 (170–176) | 60–62.6 |
4 (178–184) | 61.8–64.4 |
Height, ft | Sleeve length (estimated), in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 22 1/8–23 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 22 7/8–23 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 23 5/8–24 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 24 3/8–25 3/8 |
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.
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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