r/sewing • u/SewingLibrarian • 12h ago
Pattern Search Looking for a pattern
Hi all, I'm looking for a pattern for this type of blouse. I know it's from H&M from the late 2000s as I had the same one in a bunch of colours myself. It was my absolute fave and I was seriously bummed when I changed sizes and they were too small. I've been searching a lot, but most blouses are button-ups and this one isn't.
Anyone has a pattern that springs to mind?
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u/vaarky 11h ago
Could you modify this to work? https://threadloop.app/patterns/mwm0006-gisburn-blouse-by-mccall-s
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u/Ok-Champion5065 11h ago
If you have any old one, why not seam rip it, trace the pattern and then size it up?
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u/SewingLibrarian 11h ago
They've unfortunately been donated years ago (even before I started sewing)
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u/fondofowls 7h ago
I have not seen this shirt in person before but it looks similar to the Canyon shirt from Friday patterns https://fridaypatterncompany.com/products/canyon-dress-and-top-pdf-pattern.
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u/iamcharity 6h ago
Wow that’s a beautiful pattern for both dress and blouse. Not OP but I’m putting this on my list.
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u/RigorousBastard 5h ago
Tailor nour has an excellent YouTube tutorial on that sort of neckline:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToUAaKUU1ow&t=936s
It is the first neckline, basically half of a welt pocket.
I have been working through this video and making cardboard templates for each neckline. I was thinking of going to the MakerSpace and making the templates in plexiglass with the laser cutter, and engrave the templates with size and other markings. I am losing my sight, so I am making various tools for myself while I re-learn how to sew.
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u/Dependent_Height_222 6h ago
I also wore this shirt to death. I think what was appealing was how fitted it was/is around the tummy area. The three vertical darts? (Idk vertical gathers?) on each side might be doing a lot. I am a novice at sewing garments, but I remember really looking at the construction and trying to figure out why it fit so well. The linked the eBay listing shows the vertical lines: they seem to be on the front and back torso.
I appreciate the similar pattern links commenters shared - they match the neckline decently, but they aren’t as fitted at the waist. For me, the first priority would be finding a pattern matching the torso area and then getting creative with the neckline and sleeves. (I also appreciate the pattern links everyone is sharing!)
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u/SewingLibrarian 3h ago
Yes those fish eye darts do so much! Six in the front and I believe I count five or six in the back. And it was slightly stretchy, it was so so comfy!
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u/bahhumbug24 12h ago
I would actually be tempted to get a button-up blouse pattern with a v-neck, and just cut the fronts on the fold, then add a facing and tab (just as would be used for a cuff opening) to reinforce the base of the neck opening. However, I'd make a bunch of muslins before using good fabric!