A Blouson top features a gathered waist with a fullness that balloons out over the waistline. The waistline is gathered with elastic. The colors, prints and patterns and the embellishments on the fitted yoke make it a perfect bohemian outfit for casual days. The sleeves of this top also has a slight billowing effect because of its elastic hem edge.
How to measure to ensure a good fit
You should take these measurements on your body. Length of the top (or take it as 23″), bust round, hip round (for elastic), length from bicep to armsyce, arm length, hand round (for elastic)
A-B = 3.5″
A-C = 1/2 of shoulder to shoulder measurement.
A-M= 3″
A-H= 23-24″
C-D = 1″
D-N= 9″
F-E = 1/4 of bust round + 3/4″ ease and 1/2″ seam allowance
Mark the yoke on this pattern.
Mark the beginning of the yoke 5.5″ from the
Cut out the yoke and the bottom part and then the bottom part is redrawn again by adding extra fullness at the center.
This is then cut out from fabric.
BACK BODICE PATTERN
A-B = 3.5″
A-C = 1/2 of shoulder to shoulder measurement.
A-M= 1.5″
A-H= 23-24″
C-D = 1″
D-N= 9″
F-E = 1/4 of bust round + 3/4″ ease and 1/2″ seam allowance
The arm hole is marked a little differently for the back bodice, without the pronounced curve that is there in the front bodice.
Sleeve pattern
Add extra seam allowance. And also ensure that the sleeve armsyce matches the armhole of the top.
The sleeve is long and gathered at the hem edge. Take sleeve length on your arm or take it as 22.5 inches.
FABRIC FOR THE TOP
The best fabric to make this top is a rayon or soft cotton like muslin. It can also be made in jersey fabric. Then there are silk, crepe etc. Just get a printed fabric for that boho vibe.
Sewing tutorial for the blouson top
Assemble the yoke and the bottom part for the front. Gather the extra fabric at the middle before joining to the yoke.
For the back bodice create a slit opening of aroung 3 inch. Finish the front and back necklines with a facing.
Join the front and the back bodice together at the shoulder seams. Keep them rightsides together for this.
The front and back bodices joined together.
If you enclose the front bodice shouder edge between the facing of the back bodice neckline, and then join together you will get a seamless joining line, like the above picture.
Make a thread bar for the buttons at the back slit. Make two or three loops first at the same place and then make blanket stitches around it.
Sew the button.
Cut out the two sleeves with the sleeve pattern.
Make a casing at the hem edge and add elastic through this casing. Cut elastic one inch lesser than the measure around your hand.
Add elastic to the hem edge of the front and back bodices.
Attach the sleeves to the bodice.
Join the side seams of the top.
Add embroidery or beaded flowers to the yoke to make it more prettier and bohemian.
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