Rayana is a close-fitting blouse. The front features princess seams and shaped yokes. The back is fitted with waist darts. The Queen Anne neckline edge, upper edge of the stand collar, and sleeve cuffs are finished with ruffles. The collar closes with ties at the front. The long, voluminous, set-in sleeves are gathered at the sleeve cap and bottom edge. The sleeve hems are finished with cuffs, each fastening with two buttons and buttonholes. The blouse has a center front button placket. Rayana is above-waist length.
Approximate sewing time — 2 days (16 hours).
Model: Height 174 cm (5’8”), Bust 86 cm (33 7/8”), Waist 64 cm (25 1/4”), Hips 92 cm (36 1/4”). Varvara is wearing size 36 in height 3.
Sizing: this pattern is multisized — has sizes US 2 - 20 / EU 34 - 52 / UK 6 - 24 nested on one pattern sheet, just choose your height.
Please also check Size chart and Garment length, sleeve length tabs for more information.
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 blouse and dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:
- medium weight, soft, non-stretch
- the fiber content can include natural fibers (silk, cotton), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (cotton + viscose, cotton + silk, etc.), and synthetics (polyester)
- the following fabrics are recommended: cotton, poplin, shirting.
Attention! We do not recommend using heavyweight, structured fabrics and thin, fluid fabrics with elastane.
The blouse in the photo is made of cotton. The fabric is medium weight and non-stretch. The fiber content is 100% cotton. The fabric weight is 90 g/m2.
1. Main fabric, 140 cm wide, with a directional print/nap, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | |||||||||
34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (154–160) | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
2 (162–168) | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.75 |
3 (170–176) | 1.55 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.8 |
4 (178–184) | 1.6 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.7 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.85 |
Main fabric, 55" wide, with a directional print/nap, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |||||||
34−36 | 38−40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
2. Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 140 cm wide, for all heights, in meters:
Height, cm | Size | ||||
34 | 36 | 38–40 | 42–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (154–160) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
2 (162–168) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
3 (170–176) | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
4 (178–184) | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.3 |
Lightweight knit or woven interfacing, 55" wide, for all heights, in yards:
Height, ft | Size | |
34–48 | 50–52 | |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 1/4 | 1/4 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 1/4 | 1/4 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 1/4 | 1/4 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 1/4 | 3/8 |
3. Nine buttons, 1 cm (3/8") in diameter
4. 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
- stitch-in-the-ditch foot for the sewing machine (optional)
Ease type | Ease measurement, cm | Ease measurement, in |
Bust ease | 2.3−4.7 | 7/8−1 7/8 |
Upper arm ease | 26−26.6 | 10 1/4−10 1/2 |
Height, cm | Back length, cm | Sleeve length including cuff and ruffle, cm |
1 (154–160) | 33.2−36.8 | 66.8−69 |
2 (162–168) | 34.2−37.8 | 68.5−70.7 |
3 (170–176) | 35.2−38.8 | 70.4−72.6 |
4 (178–184) | 36.1−39.8 | 72.1−74.4 |
Height, ft | Back length, in | Sleeve length including cuff and ruffle, in |
1 (5’1”–5’3”) | 13 1/8−14 1/2 | 26 1/4−27 1/8 |
2 (5’4”–5’6”) | 13 1/2−14 7/8 | 27−27 7/8 |
3 (5’7”–5’9”) | 13 7/8−15 1/4 | 27 3/4−28 5/8 |
4 (5’10”–6’1”) | 14 1/4−15 5/8 | 28 3/8−29 1/4 |
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 900mm width. Note that for height categories 3 and 4, the plotter pattern comes on 2 pages.
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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