✨ The Monique Blouse: Effortless Style—If You Know the Fabric Game

If you’ve been looking for a versatile, flattering blouse that works in sizes 6–24X, has clean construction, and doesn’t scream “I made this myself”—this is the one.

But let’s be honest…

Monique is not for the absolute beginner.
This blouse plays nice—but only when you respect the fabric.

🪡📊 Sizes 6–24X—real pattern grading for real bodies

👗 Why The Monique Blouse Deserves a Spot in Your Wardrobe

A staple for casual or office wear. Simple and versitile.

✅ Sizes 6–24X—real pattern grading for real bodies
✅ Two neckline options—choose V or a clean circle neck
✅ Drop sleeves—for built-in ease and style
✅ Two cuff finishes—shirring for a feminine touch, or keep it sleek
✅ Sewist-led design—created with stretch handling and pro results in mind

🧵 The Fabric: More Flexible Than You Think

This is one of the very few patterns that can accommodate jersey and light weigh wovens in the construction of it’s design.

You’ve got options—and lots of them.

✅ Jersey Knits:

• 100% Cotton Jersey

• Cotton/Spandex blends (up to 9%)

• Polyester Jersey

• Melange and Slub Blend Jerseys

• MicroModal

✅ Wovens:

• Light to 5.5 oz woven fabrics with up to 3% spandex

• Poplins, Shirtings, Voile, Satins, Challis, Batiste, Handkerchief

• Cotton blends

• Poly blends

📌 We used: 100% Cotton Jersey
📌 Recommended Weight: 4.5–5.5 oz for both knits and wovens

Want drape? Use MicroModal.
Want structure? Use cotton jersey.
Want stretch recovery? Choose a knit with 3–9% spandex.

🧵 Pattern Highlights:

✔️ Easy Construction
✔️ Wide Variety of Fabrics
✔️ Neck Options
✔️ Works across Spring and Fall

👠 What to Wear It With: Your Wardrobe Just Got Smarter

Monique is more than just a beautiful blouse—it’s a wardrobe multiplier.
Pair it with bottoms already in your Sewing Pattern Secrets collection and turn one make into multiple outfit wins.

👗 The Plus-Sized Bronwen Pencil Skirt – Tailored, flattering, and just structured enough to balance the softness of Monique’s drop sleeve and neckline.

💃 The Plus-Sized Plissé Skirt – Add instant texture and movement. This duo is a dream for weddings, dinner parties, or anything that calls for a touch of grace.

🧘‍♀️ Leggings (yep, yours too) – Casual, stylish, and comfortable. Monique with leggings gives you that “effortlessly pulled together” vibe without trying too hard.

🪡 Whether you're dressing it up or going cozy-chic, Monique holds her own—and gives you options you’ll keep coming back to.

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Warmly,

Margie Vaudreuil
Founder, Sewing Pattern Secrets

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