step-by-step cutting and sewing process for a Printed Long-Sleeve Blouse for myself

Hello Hive

Good morning everyone. I hope you all had a great night’s rest. How was the weather over there? Mine was cold, just like yesterday and today. I’ll be sharing with you how I made this stylish blouse for myself.

stylish blouse features a simple neckline, fitted body, elegant bell sleeves, and full inner lining for comfort and durability. It is suitable for Ankara, crepe, chiffon (with lining), or any medium-weight fabric if you want to try yours.
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‎Materials Needed
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‎Main fabric: 2 yards
‎Lining fabric: 1½ yards
‎Matching thread
‎Tailor’s chalk
‎Measuring tape
‎Scissors
‎Sewing machine
‎Pins and iron
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‎Cutting Process
‎Take Measurements
‎Measure bust, waist, hip, shoulder, blouse length, sleeve length, and armhole.
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‎Fold the fabric neatly with the right sides facing each other, ensuring the print alignment is straight. Draft the basic blouse pattern on the fabric
‎include a center slit opening from the neckline 3 by 3 connect the point to make round shape after that I came down by 4 inches of neck opening .
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‎ Slit opening for the waistline I came down by 2 inches from the waistline and go inward by 1.5inches from the center length of the dress then connect also I want a curve at side edges so I go up by 2.5 from the original line then connect it back. Add seam allowances (2 inch) around all . For the Front bodice I cut (two separate pieces due to center slit).
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‎Back bodice (on fold)
‎Draft the basic bodice in add 1.5 for zip allowance
‎Repeat the same steps for the lining fabric, ensuring the lining matches the main fabric pieces exactly.
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‎Cut the Bell Sleeves
‎Draft sleeve pattern by widening the hem of a basic sleeve. The bell shape should flow outward from the elbow or upper arm, depending on preference. Cut two sleeves from the main fabric and two from the lining.
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‎Sewing Process
‎Join the Bodice
‎Sew the front and back bodice pieces together at the shoulders and side seams for both the main fabric and lining separately. Press seams open.
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‎Attach the Sleeves
‎Sew the sleeve lining to the main sleeve at the hem, turn neatly, and press. Attach each sleeve to the armhole, matching notches carefully.
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‎Join Lining to Main Fabric
‎Place the lining and main blouse right sides together. Sew around the neckline. Turn inside out and press flat for a clean finish.
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‎Secure the Lining
‎Under-stitch the neckline if necessary and tack the lining at the side seams to prevent shifting.
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‎Finish the Hem
‎Fold and stitch the blouse hem neatly. Ensure the lining is slightly shorter than the outer fabric for comfort.
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‎Final Touches
‎Press the entire blouse, check for loose threads, fix zipper and ensure the bell sleeves fall evenly.

Front and back views of the dress

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