Blouse Parts

To know the parts of a blouse you have to unpick the stitches or cut  on the seams.

The order to unpick or cut:

1.       Collar

2.       Collar stand

3.       Sleeves

4.       Cuff

5.       Placket (cuff)

6.       Seam

7.       Placket – opening

Note: there are several parts that cannot be cut and have to be unpick, for number 5 and 7.  

This is the picture of the blouse, before cutting or unpicking anything.


 

Front View



Side View
 

Back View

 

After unpicking or cutting it, lay it flat so we can see the shapes of the parts clearly.



This picture bellow shows the part of the collar, collar stand, and the back neckline.

• The collar consist of two layer join into one, with a layer of interfacing inside to give a sturdy structure.  
• The collar stand also consist of two layer that will be join into one, with a layer of interfacing.
• The collar will be join onto the collar stand. And the collar stand will be join onto the neckline.

 

This pictures bellow show the side of the body seams.
The opening of this blouse have a separate panel of placket.


This picture shows the shape of the sleeves, that will be attached to the arm hole.