Cypress is a feminine blouse with an easy silhouette and thoughtful details that give it a timeless feel. Designed with a straight, slightly A-line cut, Cypress has a clean, uncomplicated silhouette that lets its shaped yoke and delicate closures take center stage.
The chevron-shaped front yoke creates a striking geometric line across the bodice, balanced by a straight-cut back yoke. Both yokes are fully lined for a polished finish. The high, round neckline features a center-front notch, finished with shank buttons and loop closures for a subtle vintage-inspired touch.
Full-length sleeves gather into narrow binding at the wrists, adding soft volume and a gently shaped finish. A classic double-fold hem completes the blouse with a clean edge.
Cypress is a versatile piece that can take on a different character depending on your fabric choice. Sew it in crisp cotton shirting for a clean, tailored look, choose a delicate lawn or voile for something light and airy, or try a fluid fabric for softer movement. The distinctive yoke adds interest without overwhelming the simple silhouette, making Cypress easy to style with everything from everyday denim to tailored trousers and skirts.
The Cypress Member Bonus offers a fresh variation on the original blouse, with shorter sleeves and a delicate tie at the neckline. The sleeves finish just above the elbow, gathering into narrow binding for the same gentle volume and shaped finish as the original design. The chevron-shaped front yoke and straight-cut back yoke remain the same, preserving the clean lines and thoughtful construction that define Cypress.
Fabric and Fit
Cypress works well in light to medium weight woven fabrics. For a crisp, classic blouse, consider shirting, chambray, poplin, or linen. Linen blends and lightweight flannel offer a little more texture, while lawn and voile create a lighter, airier result. For a softer drape, try rayon challis, rayon crepe, Tencel, Tencel twill, or silk crepe.
Your fabric choice will influence how the blouse falls and how its details stand out. Crisp fabrics help emphasize the geometric yoke and silhouette, while fluid fabrics create a softer shape through the body and sleeves. Choose a fabric that presses well for the lined yokes and neckline details, and take care to handle lighter fabrics gently during construction.
Chloe is wearing the Cypress blouse in a size 2. We added 5/8" to the yoke height and 1" to the sleeve length. Her measurements are bust: 33 1/2" (85.1 cm), waist: 27 1/4" (69.2 cm), hip: 37 1/2" (95.3 cm), and height: 5'9" (175.3 cm).
Crosby is wearing the Cypress blouse in a size 20. We added 1/2" to the body length and 1" to the sleeve length. Her measurements are bust: 48" (121.9 cm), waist: 40" (101.6 cm), hip: 51 1/2" (130.8 cm), and height: 5'10" (177.8 cm).
Fitting Tips
Cypress has a straight, slightly A-line silhouette with ease through the body, so start by comparing your bust measurements with the pattern's size chart.
If you're between sizes or want to customize the fit, blending sizes or making a bust adjustment may help you achieve your preferred shape. As with any blouse, consider making a quick muslin if you anticipate significant changes, especially before cutting into a delicate or more expensive fabric.
- Understanding ease will help you pick the right size or sizes. This tutorial will teach you all about design and wearing ease.
- Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern.
- If you need to adjust the armhole depth, use this tutorial.
- If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.
- To adjust the shoulder slope, follow this tutorial.
- Here are fitting tutorials for the shoulders and sleeves.
- Here are tutorials for wide or narrow shoulder adjustments.
- Here are tutorials for small bust adjustments and full bust adjustments.
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