Ngaio Blouse

This a digital PDF download.  See 'About Your PDF' below for more details.

US$12

Sizes 32-50

Difficulty: Intermediate  

The Ngaio Blouse (pronounce Nigh-e-O, with the e almost silent), named for Dame Ngaio Marsh, playwrite and novelist, is an elegant 1930s inspired blouse with a modern twist.

The front features a V-neck and a gathered upper bodice, with pattern pieces for Small (A-B), Medium (C-DD/E) & Large (F+) busts. Back darts provide shaping below the waist so the top skims the waist and sits snugly on the hips. The darts release at the waist creating a blouson upper back. The top pulls on over the head, making for an easy closure-free sew.  

View A is sleeveless, View B has short sleeves. 

Recommended Fabrics:
The Ngaio Blouse is designed for soft, lightweight fabrics with moderate to high drape, such as: cotton lawns; cotton & linen voiles; cotton, wool, & viscose/rayon challis; silk, viscose/rayon, synthetic, & very lightweight wool crepes; and charmeuse satin. The fabric requirements are the same for all views.

Jenni is just between an E & F cup, and wears a size 40 Medium bust size in yellow spotted silk crepe de chine in, and a size 40 Large bust size in blue & yellow Liberty silk-cotton voile.  

Leimomi is a B cup, and wears a size 38 Small bust in peach striped linen voile.  

About your PDF:

This pattern is a digital download. Once you complete your purchase you’ll be sent an email with a link to download a zip file containing your printable files. You’ll need to open it on a computer: the zip file will not open on phones and tablets.

The Ngaio Blouse zip contains the following files:

• Full Instructions: 12 pages
• Streamlined Instructions: 4 pages
• Print-At-Home Pattern: 29 pages
• Copyshop Pattern: 1 A0 pages
• Printing Instructions: 2 pages

Sizing Chart

Paper Patterns:

A paper version of the Ngaio Blouse pattern is available through Virgil's Fine Goods in the USA.

Tutorials and Pattern Hacks:

• Bust sizing and the difference in cup size, illustrated 
  
  
• How to do FBA in the Ngaio Blouse - if you need even more bust space!  

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