Sewing the FOLIO blouse: video tutorial for perfect pleats, buttonholes, and cuffs

Want to sew a blouse that's easy to wear and quick to make? Discover our video tutorial for sewing the FOLIO blouse, a model with pretty details including front pleats, a wide neckline, and three sleeve versions.

Ranging from beginner to intermediate level depending on the fabrics and options chosen, FOLIO can be made in many materials to be worn in any season.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn to master the main techniques of the model by following all the sewing steps for the long-sleeved blouse with cuffs and the trompe l'oeil buttoned front bust:

• the precise creation of the front pleats,
• the assembly of the neckline facing,
• the assembly of an edge-to-edge cuff hidden by a pleat.

The long-sleeved version is particularly distinguished by its trompe-l’œil buttoned cuff, ideal for playing with material contrasts.

Thanks to this detailed video, you will be able to follow the key manufacturing steps and easily create a FOLIO blouse with neat finishes.

The FOLIO blouse pattern is available here:
👉 FOLIO blouse sewing pattern – Maison Fauve

Also discover all our women's blouse and shirt sewing patterns.