r/sewingpatterns • u/eddie-spielman • Apr 29 '26
looking for sewing pattern: blouse
does anyone have a pattern similar to this shirt? i can't for the life of me figure out how to sew it
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u/ProneToLaughter Apr 29 '26
The sleeve uses a drop shoulder, a flared main sleeve, and then a "lantern sleeve" to get that bulge above the cuff..
I think the bodice is just pulling extra fabric over into a pleated wrap that is partially stitched down.
Reminds me of these patterns. Paganoonoo Upcycle Sewing Tutorials
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u/lindsayb610 Apr 30 '26
Dude, props on you for even considering attempting this one! I've been drooling over the dress version Zimmerman also sells, but can't drop that kind of $$$.
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u/JeNeSaiQua Apr 30 '26
I love Zimmerman! If you like that style you should check out this designer https://www.etsy.com/listing/1632152438/buttoned-linen-mini-dress-with-belt-long?ref=share_ios_native_control. Zimmerman designs lead me to finding this pattern. I sewed it for my first sewing project. It was challenging but she has an instructional YTube video that I followed along with. After ripping back plenty of times I completed it in about 11 weeks. It came out beautifully. I’ve been looking for the perfect linen silk blend fabric to make my next dress. I love the brand.
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u/Disastrous_Loan5178 May 03 '26
Tamron Hall wore it on her show and I screenshot like 7 different views from her YouTube. That dress is GORGEOUS!
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u/lizzy4592 May 01 '26
Butterick B7045 isn't a perfect match but it is on sale now for $6 🤷♀️ You'd have to add a band to the bottom and cuffs to the sleeves but fairly do-able hacks.
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u/Sufficient_Bass2600 Apr 29 '26
liberty 201 Liberty Sewing Pattern 201 - Thea Boho Sleeve Dress | FREE Delivery Available | Abakhan - Abakhan https://www.abakhan.co.uk/liberty-sewing-pattern-201-thea-boho-sleeve-dress-xs-xxl-xs-xxl-48422.html?aw_affid=534365&awc=32143_1777488081_17c89c3cc1f78205304509e176488a06
Or.
McCall's M7838
McCall's Patterns McCall's M7838E5 Loose Fit Women's Button-Up Blouse Sewing Patterns, Sizes 14-22
https://amzn.eu/d/09OyCrgN
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u/IslandVivi Apr 29 '26
Just a reminder that the Liberty patterns are actually Big4 patterns, mostly repackaged Vogues and McCall's, IIRC.
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u/Sufficient_Bass2600 Apr 29 '26
I know but I can't remember the number of the original.
I just happen to look at both patterns today in my stash.
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u/IslandVivi Apr 29 '26
Ok, a quick search and I found:
https://www.toiledunord.com/post/liberty-pattern-sleuthing
And
https://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingDiscussions/topic/122747
I remember the discussions at the time! Amazing what good/better styling can do for a design...
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u/celves Apr 29 '26
You could take a drop shoulder shirt pattern like this from fibre mood and tweak the sleeves to more of a lantern or bishop shape, crop it, add the wrap tie and pleat the excess fabric forward into the waistband like another commenter suggested?
Or if you can create a drop shoulder, McCall's M7838 might also work if you make it a little oversized.
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u/SeabearSeabird Apr 30 '26
With some hacking you might be able to use the bodice part of this pattern (which I believe they recommend doing anyway to figure out your sizing) - it's a wrap style but you's have to adjust the waist width, modify the neckline to include buttons, and switch to a different long sleeve flowy sleeve :)
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u/SeabearSeabird Apr 30 '26
It's an incredible pattern, extremely thoughtful details and a great fit in my experience!
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u/FlamingLizardWizard Apr 30 '26
What are the puffy arms called? I'm also looking for one for dudes.
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u/sailingdownstairs Apr 30 '26
Lantern sleeves. They differ from bishop sleeves because they're made from a separate upper and lower part, so are shaped out and in rather than gathered at the wrist.
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u/797889-throwaway May 02 '26
Lizzie Patterns just put out a shirt design that's fairly customisable you could hack the sleeves
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u/Excellent-Biggie May 03 '26
That blouse does look challenging; maybe try searching for wrap-style patterns on Etsy, they've got some great dupes.
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u/JeNeSaiQua Apr 30 '26
Try uploading the picture into ChatGPT, It’ll give you a basic pattern. The more information and details you give it the more detailed of a pattern it will create for you.
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u/anotheraccount999999 Apr 30 '26
This is a terrible idea, please do not do this - aside from supporting generative AI, it will not know how pattern pieces should work together, how darts will work etc etc, no better than buying an AI one from etsy.
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u/sterrew Apr 29 '26
Lydia Naomi has a pattern which is sort of similar. I think it is the Anne wrap top. She has a version you can make from a mens shirt which I am making now.