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- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, in A4 format to be printed at home;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, letter format to be printed at home;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, A0 format;
- - the PDF pattern in your chosen size, plotter format to be printed at the copy shop;
- - detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).
Materials you need at home:
- 1. Main fabric
- 2. Lightweight fusible knit or woven interfacing, 140cm (55”) wide, for all sizes and heights — 40cm (15 3/4”).
- 3. Two buttons, 0.7–1cm (1/4”–3/8”) in diameter.
- 4. Matching thread, 5 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine and 4 spools for the overlocker).
This pattern is size US8 // UK12 // EU40. Our measurements table and total ease allowance information can be found in the photo gallery.
If you wish to purchase different sizes EU34-EU52, you can find links to the size needed at the end of this description.
About Bertha blouse:
Bertha is a semi-fitted blouse with a straight silhouette. The front features bust darts coming from the side seam, and the back has shoulder darts. The deep V-neckline is finished with a facing and has a flounce falling gracefully from the shoulder seam. A long, set-in sleeve featuring a slit and pleats at the bottom has a cuff that closes with a button and buttonhole, and is finished with a flounce. The blouse is hip length.
Approximate sewing time ― 1−2 days. Model Sofia: Height 172 cm (5’8”), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8”), Waist 64 cm (25 1/4”), Hips 90 cm (35 3/8”). Sofia is wearing size 36 in height 3. Model Yana: Height 174 cm (5’8”), Bust 107 cm (42 1/8”), Waist 87 cm (34 1/4”), Hips 122 cm (48”). Yana is wearing size 48 at the bust blended with size 50 at the hips in height 3.
Suggested Fabric:
To sew the blouse, choose woven blouse and dress-weight fabrics with the following properties: - Moderately lightweight, with good drape, soft, non-stretch or with very little stretch - The fiber content can include natural fibers (silk, cotton), artificial (viscose), blends (cotton + silk, viscose + polyester, cotton + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane). - The following fabrics are recommended: natural silk, artificial silk, chiffon, crepe de chine, organza, silk crepe. Attention! We do not recommend stretchy materials (knit fabrics, stretch lace). Important! The color of the wrong and right sides of your fabric must be practically the same. The garment in the photo is made of artificial silk. This fabric is lightweight, soft, with good drape, and with very little stretch. The fiber content is 100% polyester.
More sizes of Bertha blouse:
Size US2// UK6// EU34: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us2-uk6-eu34-vikisews
Size US4// UK8//EU36: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us4-uk8-eu36-vikisews
Size US6// UK10//EU38: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us6-uk10-eu38-vikisews
Size US8// UK12// EU40: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us8-uk12-eu40-vikisews
Size US10// UK14// EU42: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us10-uk14-eu42-vikisews
Size US12// UK16// EU44: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us12-uk16-eu44-vikisews
Size US14// UK18// EU46: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us14-uk18-eu46-vikisews
Size US16// UK20// EU48: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us16-uk20-eu48-vikisews
Size US18// UK22// EU50: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us18-uk22-eu50-vikisews
Size US20// UK24// EU52: https://www.makerist.com/patterns/bertha-blouse-size-us20-uk24-eu52-vikisews
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Bertha blouse size US8 // UK12 // EU40, VIKISEWS
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