Sew The Be Mine Balloon Sleeve Top in 6 Easy Sessions

The Be Mine Balloon Sleeve Top is one of those pieces that feels instantly special the moment you put it on. Those striking balloon sleeves bring just the right amount of drama, balanced by a relaxed, easy-to-wear silhouette. It’s feminine, modern, and surprisingly versatile—just as good with jeans as it is styled up for something a little dressier.

There are also plenty of thoughtful details to enjoy while sewing. Choose from three rounded necklines, decide whether to include the back neck opening, and finish the hem your way with either a wide facing or a simple narrow hem. And if you love a little customising, the pattern includes several clever hacks—like adding an elastic hem or shifting the bust dart—to help you make the design your own.

To keep things relaxed, we’ve broken the sewing into 5-6 manageable sessions. Each one focuses on a small part of the process so you can enjoy the making rather than feeling rushed to finish.

Before you start sewing, take a few minutes to sit down with a cuppa and read through the information pages and sewing steps. That quiet moment at the beginning makes everything flow more smoothly—and sets you up for a satisfying finish. That’s why we’ve made it Session 1.

Let’s get started. Download your printable copy here.

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Session 1 | Prep work

1. Read through info pages.
2. Read through sewing steps.
3. Measure yourself; choose your size.
4. Print/tape pattern where required.
   

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Session 2 | Cut out all pieces, mark notches, prepare interfacing.

1. Cut out all your fabric pieces.
2. Mark all notches.
3. Cut out interfacing pieces.
   

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Session 3 | Prepare Front & Back (Steps 1-15)

1. Staystitch neckline.
2. Join fronts, backs & shoulders.
3. Sew darts (if doing FBA option).
   

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Session 4 | Facings (Steps 16-36)

1. Prepare facing.
2. Add facing.
3. Complete back opening.
   

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Session 5 | Sleeves (Steps 38-62)

1. Prepare & add sleeves.
2. Complete simple turn up hem (if chosen this option).
3. Add button.
   

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Session 6 | Hem Facing (Steps 63-74)

1. Prepare hem facing.
2. Add hem facing.
3. Add button.
   

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You’ve finished your Be Mine

Whether you stitched along session by session or found yourself happily sewing straight through, you’ve now made your own Be Mine Balloon Sleeve Top.

Those beautiful balloon sleeves have a way of making even the simplest outfit feel a little special—and once you’ve made one, it’s easy to see why this pattern has become such a favourite.

We’d love to see your version. Share your make in the Pattern Emporium Sewing Circle on Facebook or post it on Instagram using #pebeminetop. Your fabric choice and styling might be just the inspiration someone else needs to start theirs.

Now go wear it. You made that.

Kate x

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