Thread Theory : Camas Blouse

Enjoy the unrestricted comfort of a t-shirt and the put together elegance of a blouse.  This blouse is designed to be COMFORTABLE and can be sewn in knits or stretch fabrics.  It features shoulder and back yokes, elegant gathering, and a flattering curved v-shaped neckline placket.  

The gathers create a flattering shape that is loose enough to float over the body rather than cling to it.  The delicately curved hem can be tucked into trousers and skirts or can be left loose to float over skinny jeans.  The slim sleeves end just below the elbow to create the perfect multi-season blouse.  Instructions detail how to create a variety of closures - learn how to add buttonholes to a knit placket, add snaps or create a pull over blouse and skip button holes entirely.  Fabric requirements are included for both a color blocked blouse and a blouse made from one fabric.

Recommended Fabric: light-weight knits or stretch fabrics with considerable drape such as stretch silk, stretch chiffon, jersey, cotton knits, bamboo knits, or rayon knits.

Notions: five snaps or five 1/2" (1.3 cm) shirt buttons, 1 yd lightweight knit interfacing

Fabric Requirements

All One Fabric
45" Fabric : 2 yd
60" Fabric : 1 1/2 yd

With Contrast Yokes
Self
45" Fabric : 1 7/8 yd
60" Fabric : 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 yd

Contrast Yoke
45" Fabric : 1/2 yd
60" Fabric : 1/3 yd