Learn How to Create a Gianni-Inspired Puff Sleeve Blouse from Scratch

 

Do you love sewing and fashion? Do you want to learn how to create your own stunning puff sleeve blouse? If you answered yes, then you’re in for a treat!

In this blog post, I’m going to share with you a video tutorial that I made on how to draft a puff sleeve blouse inspired by Gianni. 

 

This blouse is a classic and timeless piece that you can wear for any occasion. It has a flattering fit, and of course, the iconic puff sleeves that make a statement.

The best part is, you don’t need to buy a pattern or spend a lot of money to make this blouse. You can draft it yourself using some basic measurements and tools. And I’m going to show you how to do it step by step in this tutorial.

 

Tools and Materials for Pattern Drafting

Pattern drafting allows you to customize the fit and style of your clothing, and express your creativity and personality. To draft your own patterns, you will need some essential tools and materials that will make your work easier and more accurate. Here are the tools and materials you need for pattern drafting:

• A large flat surface for working: You will need a spacious and smooth surface to lay out your pattern paper and draw your pattern pieces. You can use a table, a desk, a floor, or a cutting mat.
• A large piece of paper, such as tracing paper, to draw your pattern on.
• Drafting paper
• A pencil, preferably with a fine point and a good eraser, to sketch and adjust your pattern lines.
• Notebook
• A French curve ruler. Grab my french curved rulers for free here.
• L ruler
• A measuring tape, to take your body measurements and check the length and width of your pattern pieces.
• A pair of scissors, to cut out your pattern pieces and your fabric. Check out my detailed post and learn what scissors are the best for your project.
• Tracing wheel: You will need a tracing wheel to transfer your pattern markings to another paper or to the fabric. A tracing wheel is a tool that has a serrated or smooth wheel at the end of a handle. You can use it to trace the outline or the details of your pattern piece, such as darts, pleats, or notches. There are two types of tracing wheels: pointed and blunted. A pointed wheel is used to transfer pattern shapes to the paper, while a blunted wheel is used with carbon paper to transfer pattern shapes to the fabric.

Pattern Hacking

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced sewer, you will learn a lot of tips and tricks from this video. You will learn how to make your blouse more fitted or boxy, how to add bust darts in two different ways, how to make a princess seam top, and how to do pleats at the waist or change the shape of the hem.

You will also learn how to choose the right fabric, how to cut and sew the pieces, and how to finish the edges . By the end of this video, you will have a beautiful puff sleeve blouse that you can proudly wear and show off.

 

So, what are you waiting for? Click the link below and watch the video now. And don’t forget to leave a comment and let me know what you think of this project. I would love to hear from you and see your creations.

Step by Step Puff Sleeve Blouse Drafting Video Tutorial

Step by step video here

Thank you for reading and happy sewing!

 

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