Blouses (Miroir Des Modes, Aouet 1924)

 In the 1920s buttoned up, tucked in blouses were Out, and slip-over overblouses were In.  Butterick produced a number of patterns for blouses in 1924, some of which appear in this illustration from Miroir des Modes below.

All these patterns also appeared in various issues of The Delineator in 1924.  I've taken the descriptions in English from The Delineator, though in some cases the magazine published different pattern views than the ones on this page.  4993 and 5085 at the bottom left of the illustration appeared in winter issues of The Delineator and were described with long sleeves.

5172—A slip-over blouse of plain or printed heavy crȇpe de Chine or silk crȇpe, satin crȇpe, knitted silks, silk broadcloth etc., has the new very short sleeve.  The embroidered motif is effective.  Work it in color.

5036—A long slip-over blouse with a straight lower edge of crȇpe satin, heavy crȇpe de Chine etc., is worn over a slip.  The blouse may be shorter.  The embroidery is gay.  Work in satin-stitch etc.

5187—With the sleeveless one-piece dress of flannel, kasha, soft twills, checks, stripes, etc., one should wear the guimpe of net or mull with bastiste gilet, sleeve, collar and cuffs.  The dress slips on over the head and may have a U or square neck.

5164—The ends which pull through and fall gracefully at the sides distinguish a costume blouse... Use plain or printed crȇpe de Chine or silk crȇpe, satin crȇpe, silk broadcloth or printed cotton voile for the blouse.

5160—The gilet effect which may be cut in a rounded outline, gives an interesting front to blouses of the slip-over type in crȇpe de Chine, silk broadcloth, pongee, radium or flannel.  

5104—One can make a tie to trim this blouse of the slip-over order.  It is plaited in front and in back.  Make it of satin crȇpe, or of crȇpe de Chine, light weight or medium silk crepe, Georgette, silk voile, chiffon or cotton voile—plain or printed.

4993—A new hip-band and close-fitting sleeves make this an attractive blouse of the slip-over type.  Make it of crȇpe satin, plain or printed silk crȇpe, printed crȇpe de Chine, silk jersey; or use crȇpe de Chine, Georgette, cotton voile, beaded or embroidered to give body and weight.

5085—An attractive collar and a becoming fulness in front will recommend this slip-over blouse of silk jersey, silk broadcloth, crȇpe de Chine, silk crȇpe, crȇpe satin, printed silks or wool jersey.  The Chinese motif is smart.  Work it in satin-stitch and outline in oriental colors.

5106—A new arrangement of trimming gives a Russian effect to a slip-over blouse of printed or plain silk crȇpe, printed crȇpe de Chine, crȇpe satin, Georgette or crȇpe de Chine embroidered or beaded to give body and weight to material, printed cotton voile or printed fine cotton crȇpe.

5176—Blouses reflect the influence of the new boyish styles in their narrow belts and slit pockets.  A Russian closing with buttons and a new collar make this blouse attractive.  Make this blouse of silk alpaca, printed or plain heavy crȇpe de Chine, printed or plain silk crȇpe, satin crȇpe, silk broadcloth, pongee or flannel.