The Puff Shirt sewing pattern is a charming and versatile blouse featuring elegant gathering details on the sleeves and back yoke. Its contoured collar sits flat and high against the neckline. The set-in sleeves include an upper arm seam, where the lower sleeve gathers to create a beautiful, voluminous silhouette.
Key features:
- Contoured collar
- Front buttons and pocket
- Yoke with back gathers
- Sleeves with cuffs, placket and button
- Sleeve detail with volume and gathers
SKILL LEVEL: 2/4
The Puff Shirt sewing pattern is suitable for sewists with some experience. Follow our detailed instructions to master the techniques for sewing a collar and cuff with gathers. Our YouTube sew-along video provides additional guidance.
SIZING: US 0 – 24 (see size chart)
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:
140 cm (55") wide fabric: 1.75 - 2 m (2 - 2 1/4 yd).
RECOMMENDED FABRIC:
Use lightweight woven fabric in cotton or linen. The silhouette works well with fabric that is crisp such as seersucker, poplin, or broderie anglaise. For a softer look try making the shirt with double gauze or viscose lawn.
NOTIONS: Lightweight fusible interfacing, 90 cm (35") wide, 0.3 - 0.5 m (1/3 - 1/2 yd); eight 1 cm (3/8") buttons.