*Pre-Sale* Lauren's Lèana Blouse in Ocean Chicacheetah Ecovero Viscose

Please note: This fabric is on pre-sale. We expect to ship the project out to you before Christmas. If you would like to order other items, please note that any other items ordered with a pre-sale fabric will all be shipped together when the fabric arrives.

The gathered details add gentle fullness, while the ocean colourway brings a lovely depth to the Chicacheetah print. It’s a combination that feels relaxed but still has plenty of character.

If you'd like to make your own, you'll find your shopping list below. Included with the pattern instructions is my Lèana Blouse Top Tips video to use alongside the pattern instructions, where I share lots of extra guidance for sewing all those lovely details.

Lauren's Notes:

• Fabric choice: I chose Ecovero viscose for its soft drape and smooth feel. It’s a lovely match for a blouse with gathers and the ocean colourway pairs well with denim, cream and other natural shades.

• Design tweak: One of the joys of dressmaking is being able to put your own spin on a garment and for this version of Lèana I decided to remove the centre back pleat for a little less fullness. A simple hack that subtly changes the silhouette. 

• Difficulty level: Depending on the details you choose, this is a lovely advanced beginner to intermediate project with lots of techniques to build your confidence. My Top Tips video is there to help you along the way too.

The fabric quantity included is suitable for making the Lèana Blouse in sizes 4-20, based on the pattern's recommended fabric requirements. If you're making a different size or different version, check the pattern instructions in the gallery and adjust the quantity before adding to your basket.