Black Crepe Blouse

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Black Crepe Blouse

Description

Black crepe blouse, lady's: Center front close with 6 dome shaped covered buttons with blouse crepe; Collar, crepe with 1/2" pleated crepe edge; 4" pointed collar; 1/2" pleated crepe trim down front of either side of center 21 inverted tucks that are sewn on outer edge tucks are one either side of center front panel 3/4" band sewn top and bottom to form blouse hem; At shoulder line are the sewn down tucks plus two 1/2" fabric tucks; sleeve is long with turn back cuff that has 1/2" crepe ruffle edge same as collar and front; 3 covered buttons, machine stitched; 3/8" felt seam at armseye to help fabric strain. Plain back except for 12 small tucks above blouse band. Style: tailored dress blouse with blouson shape.