Video sewing tutorial for the Ella Blouse

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1. What you need for the blouse.

You will need for the Ella blouse:

3 buttons 12 mm
20 cm soft fusible interfacing H410
20 cm fusible tape with reinforcement threads, 3 cm wide
1.5 cm wide elastic band

How to press the interfacing tape:
Place the tape on the wrong side of the outer fabric with the adhesive side facing down. Cover with a damp cloth and press with the iron for about 12 seconds – without sliding. You can also use the steam function.

2. Your pattern includes a 1 cm seam allowance.

Seam allowance.
Your pattern includes 1 cm seam allowance and 3 cm for the hem.

Grainline.
The grainline is important. The arrow on the pattern piece must always be parallel to the selvage to ensure correct placement on the fabric.

Notches.
Remember to cut the small notches according to the markings on the pattern pieces.

Stitch length.
Sew the blouse together with a stitch length of 2.5 (9 stitches per 2 cm).
For topstitching, use a stitch length of 3.

Explanation of symbols in the pattern

In this pattern, different symbols are used to clearly indicate which pieces should be cut in fabric, lining, and interfacing.

There is also a symbol showing which pattern pieces should be placed on the fold of the fabric, as well as notches that help you align the pieces correctly.

Follow the symbols carefully for the best result.

3. Cutting layout

1 Front yoke piece 4x
2 Front piece 1x on fold
3 Back yoke piece 2x
4 Back piece 1x on fold
5 Sleeve 2x
6 Collar 2x on fold

Size EU 34-48

Red line = Fold line

Green line = selvegde

Blue line = egde

Size EU 50-58

That’s why we sew topstitching…

Topstitching has both a practical and a visual function.
It keeps the seam allowance in place and gives a neat, professional finish.
At the same time, it helps shape the design expression – you can choose thread colour and placement depending on the look you want. Sew close to the edge for a discreet finish or with a little distance for a more striking effect.

4. Sewing technique for collar and front edge corners