From Vivian Shao Chen:
The Nepheline Blouse is a loose-fitting blouse with an A-line silhouette. It is designed to be a voluminous, billowy, oversized blouse. There is ample ease throughout the bust and waist. The sleeves are three-quarter length and feature tucks that create texture and shape. The blouse length allows it to be worn untucked or tucked into high-waisted bottoms.
The name Nepheline (pronounced Neh-fuh-leen) comes from Nepheline Syenite, which is an igneous rock that is used as an ingredient in ceramics glaze chemistry.
There are two views included in this pattern:
- View A has a high neckline.
- View B has a lower scooped neckline, trimmed with a ruffle.
Recommended Fabrics: The Nepheline Blouse pattern is designed for woven fabrics. It works best for lightweight fabrics. Choose a lightweight fabric (2 to 4 oz/yd²) such as cotton lawn, batiste, voile, silk crepe de chine, silk georgette. Midweight fabrics (5 to 6 oz/yd²) will also work and create a sturdier blouse. Choose a cotton poplin or plain-woven linen. Keep in mind the ruffles will be less finely defined if using a midweight fabric.
Sizes: 2 size ranges: B cup (full bust 32” to 48”) and D cup (full bust 42” to 60”).
All sizes are included in the pattern