What makes Louise so iconic are its gathers, which add a touch of elegance. Its balloon sleeves also lend a romantic and feminine air. The ruffled collar adds a charming detail. And the small ties at the neck and cuffs provide a meticulous finishing touch that makes all the difference.
Today, our iconic Louise blouse is transformed into a short dress and the result is perfect for spring!
We'll explain how to perform this hack.
The original pattern: the Louise blouse
Discover the pattern for our Louise blouse. All the little details of this blouse make it both charming and romantic.
Wear it with jeans and a knit sweater or even in spring, in linen with a little skirt: it will accompany you through the seasons!
Sewing level: 3/5 | Sizes : 34 to 52
With this pattern designed for upcycling, you will be able to give a second life to your fabrics and scraps ♻️.
The Louise pattern can be downloaded right here .
The Louise blouse sewing hack:
Changes to be made:
Step No. 1
Reduce pieces #1, 3 and 6 by 15 cm and cut in a straight line (do not follow the curve of the bottom of the blouse).
Step No. 2
Prepare the basque: it is a rectangle 160 cm wide and 25 cm long including the hem (this version is quite short, you can adjust it according to your preferences).
Assembling the dress
Step No. 3
Create gathering threads at 5 mm and 8 mm on the top of the basque.
Place the blouse and the dress peplum right sides together. Sew with a 1 cm seam allowance, overlock the edges and hem the bottom of the dress.
And there you have it! You've transformed your Louise pattern into a super trendy short dress! Let us know in the comments if you liked this hack and don't hesitate to tag us on Instagram with #MaéliParis #PatronLouise if you make your own version!
