Latiffa is a loose-fitting blouse with a straight silhouette. It features a notched turn-down collar with rounded lapels and long, set-in, drop-shoulder sleeves with cuffs. On the left front piece, there is a rectangular chest patch pocket with a top band detail. The blouse fastens with buttons and buttonholes at the center front. The collar, center front edges, cuffs, and patch pocket are decorated with piping. Latiffa is below-hip length.
Approximate sewing time — 1 day (8 hours).
Sizing: this pattern includes sizes XS - XL (approximately UK 6/ US 2 / EU 34 - UK 24 / US 20 / EU 52). Check the Size chart tab to choose the right size. If you are between the sizes, choose the larger size.
Please feel free to contact hello@sewingpartner.com to get a helping hand from sewing mentors when adjusting the patterns for your height.
WOMEN SIZING
For women garments with separate distinct sizes:
| Size | US 2 / EU 34 / UK 6 | US 4 / EU 36 / UK 8 | US 6 / EU 38 / UK 10 | US 8 / EU 40 / UK 12 | US 10 / EU 42 / UK 14 |
| Bust, cm | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Waist, cm | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 |
| Hips, cm | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 |
| Upper arm, cm | 25.1 | 26.5 | 27.9 | 29.3 | 30.7 |
| Size | US 12 / EU 44 / UK 16 | US 14 / EU 46 / UK 18 | US 16 / EU 48 / UK 20 | US 18 / EU 50 / UK 22 | US 20 / EU 52 / UK 24 |
| Bust, cm | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 |
| Waist, cm | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 |
| Hips, cm | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 |
| Upper arm, cm | 32.1 | 33.5 | 34.9 | 36.3 | 37.7 |
Choosing a size for a protruding tummy
For women: to choose the right size for bottom garments, use the hip measurement plus the tummy protrusion
To sew this blouse, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
- medium weight, soft, non-stretch, opaque
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (silk), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (silk + polyester, silk + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester)
- the following fabrics are recommended: artificial silk, natural silk, satin.
Attention! We do not recommend heavyweight structured fabrics and lightweight sheer fabrics.
The blouse in the photo is made of artificial silk. The fabric is soft, with some bounce, non-structured, and double-sided. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 190 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.7 |
2 (162–168) | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.75 |
3 (170–176) | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
4 (178–184) | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Main fabric, 150 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||
XS–S | M–L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.65 |
2 (162–168) | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.65 |
3 (170–176) | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
4 (178–184) | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.75 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | ||||
XS | S | M | L | XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 |
Main fabric, 59" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
XS–S | M–XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
2. Interfacing, 30 g/m2, 140 cm wide, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||
XS | S | M–L | XL | |
1 (154–160) | 0.8 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
2 (162–168) | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
3 (170–176) | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
4 (178–184) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Interfacing, 30 g/m2, 55" wide, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
XS–S | M–XL | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 7/8 | 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 7/8 | 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 7/8 | 1 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 | 1 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
3. Decorative piping, 1.2 cm (1/2") wide, including tape (the cord is 3 mm [1/8”] in diameter), for all heights — 3.2 m (3 1/2 yd)
4. Four buttons, 1–1.2 cm (3/8–1/2") in diameter
5. Matching thread — 4 spools (1 spool for the sewing machine + 3 spools for the overlocker)
- sewing machine for construction
- overlocker for finishing raw edges. This may be replaced with a stretch overlock stitch or a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine (overlock or zigzag stitch width 2–3 mm, stitch length 2.5 mm)
- buttonhole foot for the sewing machine
- one-sided foot for the sewing machine
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in | ||||
XS–S | M–L | XL | XS–S | M–L | XL | |
Bust ease | 33.1–38 | 31.3–36.2 | 30.4–34.4 | 13–15 | 12 3/8–14 1/4 | 12–13 1/2 |
Waistline ease | 50.4–55.2 | 48.8–53.6 | 48–52 | 19 7/8–21 3/4 | 19 1/4–21 1/8 | 18 7/8–20 1/2 |
Hipline ease | 24.4–29.3 | 22.7–27.6 | 21.9–25.9 | 9 5/8–11 1/2 | 8 7/8–10 7/8 | 8 5/8–10 1/4 |
Upper arm ease | 10–12 | 8.8–10.8 | 8.2–9.6 | 3 7/8–4 3/4 | 3 1/2–4 1/4 | 3 1/4–3 3/4 |
Height, cm | Back length, cm | Sleeve length including shoulder width and cuff, cm |
1 (154–160) | 72.5 | 69.9–72.8 |
2 (162–168) | 74.5 | 71.9–74.8 |
3 (170–176) | 76.5 | 73.9–76.8 |
4 (178–184) | 78.5 | 75.9–78.8 |
Height, ft | Back length, in | Sleeve length including shoulder width and cuff, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 28 1/2 | 27 1/2–28 5/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 29 3/8 | 28 1/4–29 1/2 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 30 1/8 | 29 1/8–30 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 30 7/8 | 29 7/8–31 |
Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:
1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.
2. 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).
If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com
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