Original McCall blouse, circa 1938.  I created the short, pleated sleeve version.

Something to be aware of, the ease just under the bust where the blouse joins its lower section is more than I feel is preferrable these days.  I may go in and alter that to pare it down.

Silk matelass blouse in claret with a relief flower-figure.  I cut the short, pleated sleeve style and it fastens with six claret shell buttons.

Front detail showing the 'self-rever' collar.  That is, the revers are in one with each blouse front piece.

Back view of blouse shows how the lower blouse section wraps around and seams at center back-almost as a 'girdle' piece in some patterns of this time.

The blouse is dart-fitted at the back of the neck.

Detail of pleated sleeve.  I am hopeful to replace this photo with one of the blouse upon me so it shows the correct drape!