Even if there’s 2 feet of snow outside, I have my sights set on spring. I’m ready for floral prints and lighter fabrics, so today I got a jump start on a wardrobe for the new season. Mood’s new silk charmeuses were perfect for this longline, flared button-up! The large-scale print suits the length of the blouse and the weight lends itself to a gorgeous drape.

Fabrics & materials used:

• 2 yards Raffia and White Large-Scale Floral Printed Silk Charmeuse
• 1/2 yard White Stiffener/Fusible Interfacing
• 1 pkg Size 1 Black Sew On Snaps

   

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To keep the shirt light and draped, I opted against a lining. Because of this, French seams were a must in order to keep the silk from fraying. I began the shirt construction by attaching the front and back panels of the shirt at the sides and shoulders.

Next, both front panels needed plackets for the buttons. Each one was interfaced and stitched onto the wrong side of the shirt itself, like you can see above. To avoid visible stitches on the front of the placket, I folded mine over and slip-stitched it into place.

I added a single box pleat at the center back before attaching the collar the same way I attached the plackets.In this case, the collar was sewn to the right side of the shirt and slip-stitched on the wrong side.

Since the shirt remained unlined, I finished the armholes with 1/4″ binding that I made from the same silk as the rest of the blouse.

I didn’t want any buttons to be visible, so I hand sewed 8 snaps along the inside of the placket. This also omitted the need for buttonholes, which was an added bonus!

This pattern is one of my favorites, since it can be altered so many ways – shortened, lengthened, made with a different fabric type entire, sleeves could be easily added. It’s versatility is terrific. Are you going to be making any changes when you try it out?