The Tie Front Blouse Pencilskirt in lighter weight cottons and

in lighter weight cottons and linens for summer and in brushed cottons or woollen fabrics for winter

The wrap is fastened with a simple tie on the inside and a decorative ribbon or self-fabric strap and buckle on the outside

The finished effect is a flattering flat front with asymmetric detail

This pattern has instructions for both woven tailored and pull-on jersey trousers

This shirt has three distinct variations: a classic straight back

The Tie Front Blouse Pencilskirt in lighter weight cottons andA stylish tie front blouse suitable for most lightweight woven fabrics. Choose between a wider pussy bow style tie or the narrower neat tie. Two options are also given for the sleeves: straight or cuffed. A simpler variation of this style was first published in The Essential Collection book, however this is no longer available.