Black Linen Blouse with Puff Sleeves

A minimalist blouse with a quietly dramatic twist, this pattern pairs a simple rounded neckline with gathered puff sleeves for a shape that feels both modern and softly romantic. Designed for women, it suits sewists who like understated garments with one clear detail doing the work, and it sits comfortably in a capsule wardrobe alongside trousers, jeans or a long skirt.

Linen is the natural choice here, holding the sleeve volume without stiffness and softening beautifully with every wash. Other light to medium woven fabrics with a similar hand will also work. In black it reads as an easy warm-weather staple that still looks considered enough for the office, dinner or a summer event, and it layers neatly under a knit when the temperature drops.

Sizes run from XS to 5XL (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on A4 paper, and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. Each size is a separate file, so you print only the size you need.