Missive Blouse

If romanticism were a garment… Here is MISSIVE! Ethereal, intricately detailed, and with magnificent finishes, this pretty blouse has disarming charm. A beautiful neckline, remarkable sleeves available in 2 versions, the silhouette is very structured thanks to the shoulder yokes and gathers. A sweet word to sew for a lovely pattern to passionately love!

🪡 Sewing level: Advanced; The key techniques in this pattern include creating neat, even gathers, applying the neckline bias binding with a beautifully pointed finish, sewing the sleeve plackets, and constructing the cuffs.
📏 Sizes: UK 6–24 (FR 34–52); drafted for a height of 165 cm (5’5”). The finished garment measurement chart is available in the product photos.
✂️ Margins: 1cm unless otherwise stated.
🎥 Video tutorial included available on YouTube.
📚 Illustrated booklet included

The pattern naturally runs a little large; that's the intention of the cut. If you are between 2 sizes, choose the smaller one. The validated sizing tests and the worn visuals are all in the models' usual sizes at Maison Fauve.

Supplies

• Fabric for a width of 140 cm
  • Long sleeve: 34-42: 230 cm, 44-52: 250 cm
  • Short sleeve: 34-42: 150 cm, 44-52: 190 cm
• 1 button
• 3 buttons
• 30cm fusible interfacing (all versions)

Fabric choices

Light to medium-weight fabrics (70 to 200 g/m2) with varying degrees of drape depending on the desired look. A viscose, a fine and supple jacquard, a Tencel, a cotton, a crepe, poplin, satin, voile, or twill.