Intermediate $14 Core

Shell Blouse (W)

A sleeveless shell blouse drafted to your bust, shoulder, and waist measurements. Clean lines and a darted fit make it perfect layered under a blazer or worn on its own.

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Drafted from 6 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Body, Back Body, Neckline Facing, Armhole Facing
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Sew shoulder seams / 2. Attach neckline facing / 3. Attach armhole facings...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

Neckline: Boat / bateau / Round / crew / V-neck / Square neck
Back closure: Pullover, no zip / Invisible zip at center back
Sleeves: Sleeveless / Cap sleeve (3–4″) / Flutter sleeve (curved drape) / Short sleeve (9″)
Fit: Fitted (+2″ with darts) / Semi-fitted (+3″) / Relaxed (+5″)
Bust dart: Yes (side seam dart) / No
Length: Hip (+4″) / Cropped (at torso) / Tunic (+8″)
Hem: Straight / Shirttail curve
Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″

Style Variations

Woven Tank

Drafted from 6 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
Chest circumference	Drafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder width	Drafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumference	Drafted directly from your neck measurement
Bicep circumference	Drafted directly from your bicep measurement
Torso length	Drafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
waistToArmpit	Drafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Crepe (woven)
Cotton lawn
Cotton voile
Lightweight linen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a shell blouse?

A shell is a sleeveless, fitted top with a simple neckline - a wardrobe staple that works under jackets, cardigans, or on its own in warm weather.

What fabric works for a shell blouse?

Lightweight wovens like silk, crepe de chine, cotton voile, or rayon challis all drape beautifully for a shell blouse.

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