Extend Your Wardrobe Possibilities with 22 Additional New Patterns!

Meet the Monique Blouse—one of the 125+ patterns already waiting for you inside the Sewing Pattern Secrets Core Library!

A beautifully versatile blouse can do so much more than complete an outfit. It can become the starting point for an entirely new collection of looks.

The Monique Blouse is a perfect example. With its softly shaped silhouette, elegant neckline choices, and beautifully finished sleeves, it's a wardrobe staple you'll find yourself reaching for again and again. Dress it up, tuck it in, wear it loose, or layer it beneath one of your favorite jumper dresses.

And now, you can take your sewing possibilities even further!

You now have the opportunity to add 22 additional iconically inspired designer patterns to your 155-pattern library immediately after purchasing the Core Library. The exclusive Royals & Rebels Collection will be added to your purchase and made accessible directly through your Sewing Pattern Secrets Library.

That's 22 more distinctive designs to mix, match, and turn into a wardrobe that reflects your own personal style, in sizes 6-24X.

Let's explore some of the possibilities below!

Meet the Monique Blouse from the Sewing Pattern Secrets Library

Available in Sizes 6–24X, the Monique was designed to give you options without sacrificing its elegant, feminine character.

Whether you prefer the flattering open neckline of a V-neck or the simplicity of a classic rounded neckline, you can make this blouse your own.

What makes the Monique special?

• Sizes 6–24X: Thoughtfully graded sizing designed for real bodies.

• Two neckline options: Choose between a flattering V-neck and a clean, rounded neckline.

• Beautifully shaped set-in sleeves: Gently eased at the sleeve cap to create a soft, natural shoulder line. No drop shoulders here!

• Two cuff finishes: Choose the romantic gathered (shirred) cuff with its feminine flounce, or the flowing, unshirred sleeve for a cleaner finish.

• Sewist-led design: Created with stretch-fabric handling and thoughtful construction techniques in mind.

The two sleeve finishes give you distinctly different looks from the same pattern. The shirred cuff adds a little romance and personality, while the unshirred version creates a longer, more fluid line.

The Fabric: More Flexible Than You Think

One of the things that makes the Monique particularly interesting is its ability to accommodate both knit and woven fabrics.

Unlike many blouse patterns designed exclusively for one fabric category, the Monique accommodates cotton jersey, stretch knits, and lightweight-to-medium-weight woven blends containing 3–5% spandex. That gives you the freedom to create everything from a comfortable everyday blouse to a more polished, softly draping wardrobe piece.

Fabric inspiration for the Monique Blouse

Solid Stretch Silk Spandex Woven Fabric - FAB 1628

1. Champagne Stretch Silk
Fabricis – FAB 1628
97% Silk / 3% Spandex

Stretch Silk Woven Jersey Fabric 22 momme color 457 Emerald Green

2. Blush Champagne Stretch Silk
JB Silks – Stretch Silk Woven Jersey
92% Silk / 8% Spandex

Airy Cosmic Ivory Stretch Silk Crepe

3. Cosmic Ivory Stretch Silk Crepe
Britex Fabrics
97% Silk / 3% Lycra

Four Ways to Build a Wardrobe Around the Monique

We love patterns that work together. It's one of the reasons we've built the Sewing Pattern Secrets Database around individual designs that can be combined to create an entire wardrobe.

The Monique Blouse, from the Sewing Pattern Secrets Database, is a perfect example.

We've styled it four ways, pairing it with coordinating bottoms from both our Core Database and our Royals & Rebels Designer Pattern Collection (all patterns in sizes 6–24X):

• Gatsby Cuffed Trousers — Royals & Rebels, Hollywood Icons

• Kate's Luxurious Rebel Trousers — Royals & Rebels, Fashion Rebels

• Petal Skirt — Sewing Pattern Secrets Database

• Jacki Skirt — Royals & Rebels, Royals & Camelot

Want to add the Royals & Rebels designs to your pattern library?

Get all 22 designs | Sizes 6-24X: THE ROYALS & REBELS DESIGNER PATTERN COLLECTION

Add the Royals & Rebels Collection Immediately After Purchase.

1. The Monique Blouse + The Gatsby Cuffed Trouser (Royals+Rebels)

Classic tailoring with a feminine twist.

Pair the V-neck Monique with its shirred cuffs in a beautiful cream satin-finish fabric and add the Gatsby Trouser in luxurious black pinstripe.

The contrast is wonderful. The softness and movement of the blouse balance the tailored character of the cuffed trousers, creating an outfit that feels polished without being overly formal.

It's a lovely choice for the office, dinner, or just about any occasion where you want to look pulled together.

2. The Monique Blouse + Kate's Rebel Trousers (Royals+Rebels)

Relaxed sophistication with a designer sensibility.

For something a little softer, pair the Monique with Kate's Rebel Trousers in a warm taupe fabric.

The wide-leg silhouette and beautifully shaped waist create a lovely foundation for the fluid blouse. The neutral palette makes this combination particularly versatile.

This is the kind of outfit that looks effortlessly expensive without needing much accessorizing.

3. The Monique Blouse + The Petal Skirt

Feminine, flattering, and beautifully balanced.

The Petal Skirt brings an entirely different personality to the Monique.

Pair the cream blouse with the charcoal Petal Skirt, and you have a sophisticated combination that works beautifully for professional and social occasions.

The skirt's distinctive wrap-inspired silhouette adds interest, while the blouse keeps the overall look soft and elegant.

And those shirred cuffs? They add just the right amount of femininity.

4. The Monique Blouse + The Jacki Skirt (Royals+Rebels)

A little tailoring goes a long way.

For a more tailored look, try the Monique with the Jacki Skirt in black pinstripe.

The pinstripe gives the outfit a classic wardrobe foundation, while the flowing blouse softens the structured look of the skirt.

Choose the V-neck with shirred cuffs for a more romantic interpretation, or the rounded neckline and unshirred cuffs for a cleaner, more understated finish.

It's another example of how one blouse pattern can give you several completely different wardrobe possibilities.

One Pattern. More Possibilities.

That's what we love about building a coordinated sewing wardrobe.

You aren't simply collecting individual patterns. You're building a library of designs that work together.

The Monique can be dressed up with tailored trousers, paired with a beautiful skirt, or used as a layering piece beneath one of your favorite jumper dresses.

Change the fabric, neckline, or cuff finish, and the personality of the blouse changes right along with it.

And that's just the beginning.

Your Sewing Pattern Secrets Database is full of possibilities waiting to be explored.

Want to Take Your Pattern Library Even Further?

A Special Invitation for NEW Sewing Pattern Secrets Customers

When you join Sewing Pattern Secrets, you'll gain access to a wonderful collection of wardrobe-building patterns through your new Sewing Pattern Secrets Library. Enjoy a large collection of women’s classic styles, men’s, children’s, toddler’s, and baby patterns.

But what if you could expand those possibilities even further?

Previously Featured in Design Secrets

Now you can add the Royals & Rebels Designer Pattern Collection to your new Sewing Pattern Secrets Library as an optional add-on. (Immediately after the purchase of the core library, a window will pop-up.)

This exclusive collection brings you 22 additional iconically inspired designer patterns, reimagined for today's wardrobe with a modern twist.

From the elegance of The Royals & Camelot Collection to the glamour of The Hollywood Icons Collection and the distinctive attitude of The Fashion Rebels Collection, these designs bring a whole new dimension to your sewing possibilities.

Imagine combining your favorite Sewing Pattern Secrets Database pieces with these additional iconic designs. More silhouettes, more styling possibilities, and even more ways to create a wardrobe that reflects your own personal style.

Your special new-customer opportunity: Add all 22 Royals & Rebels designs to your pattern library for just $57 (one-time payment).

When you purchase Sewing Pattern Secrets, you'll have the opportunity to add our exclusive Royals + Rebels Collection to your new library immediately after purchase of the core library. This separate collection includes 22 additional iconically-inspired designer patterns in sizes 6–24X. If you choose to add it, all 22 patterns will be placed directly into your Sewing Pattern Secrets Library, at the bottom of the library menu.

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