PATTERN FOR a Boho style blouson top

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.

blouson top pattern

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)

blouson top front bodice pattern

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

mark the yoke

Cut out the yoke and the bottom part and then the bottom part is redrawn again by adding extra fullness at the center.

yoke and bodice separated
yoke part of the blouson top

This is then cut out from fabric.

BACK BODICE PATTERN

back bodice pattern for the blouson top

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

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.

blouson top

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.

sewing the shoulder seam of the blouson top
top assembled

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.

thread bar

Sew the button.

sew thread bar
add button

Cut out the two sleeves with the sleeve pattern.

sleeve for the blouson top

Make a casing at the hem edge and add elastic through this casing. Cut elastic one inch lesser than the measure around your hand.

elastic cuff for the sleeves

Add elastic to the hem edge of the front and back bodices.

thread elastic through the casing

Attach the sleeves to the bodice.

attaching sleeve of the BLOUSON TOP

Join the side seams of the top.

Add embroidery or beaded flowers to the yoke to make it more prettier and bohemian.

blouson top

Related post: Bohemian hippie pants tutorial

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