Direct from the Simplicity Archives, fitted 1950s surplice blouses have soft inside pleats at shoulders, side zipper and back neck zipper. Options include three-quarter sleeves with elbow darts, sleeveless with cummerbund cut of border printed fabric, or one shoulder with beaded trim and side zipper.

Difficulty: Average

Suitable Fabrics

A,C: Cotton Types, Satin, Shantung, Silky Types, Challis, Linen Types, Lightweight Wools, Velveteen.
B: Border Print Fabrics.
Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.