Gathers Everywhere… But Why Doesn’t This Blouse Look Bulky?

This blouse has gathers at the neckline, shoulders, and cuffs — yet the final shape still looks clean, soft, and beautifully balanced. So what keeps all that fullness from turning into unwanted bulk? In this pattern drafting tutorial, I’ll show you how I control the amount and placement of gathers so the blouse keeps its elegant shape while still creating volume in all the right places. Which area is hardest for you to control: the neckline, shoulder, or cuff? Tell me in the comments. 👇 Subscribe to Sewing Atlas for more blouse pattern drafting, pattern manipulation, and professional sewing techniques.. #PatternDrafting #GatheredBlouse #BlousePattern #SewingTutorial #SewingAtlas