Be Mine Balloon Sleeve Top

THS IS A DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN

This versatile pattern is tailored for woven fabrics and boasts striking balloon sleeves & subtle details, making it a must-have addition to your wardrobe.

It’s drafted in a range of sizes from 4 to 30, so you can create this on-trend piece for yourself. 

WATCH THE VIDEO to see what's in this sewing pattern.

◄FEATURES

Designed with a timeless round neckline and a relaxed flared hem, it offers various options, including a chic turned-up finish, a wide panelled hemline, or a blousy cinched look with an elastic hemline.

The sleeve hem is gathered into a narrow binding that sits loosely around the lower arm. Our balloon sleeve is characterised by a high curve at the front of the arm & low curve at the back.  

Easy fit silhouette with a relaxed shoulder line. Sleeve is voluminous. Waistline is not defined. Hemline is flared.

3/4 Balloon sleeve with bound hem finish.

High, mid & low rounded neckline.

Neck facing.

Centre front seam with optional topstitching (seam can be omitted).

Centre back seam with optional topstitching.

Back buttoned opening (can be omitted).

Easy fit, flared silhouette.

Relaxed shoulder.

2 & 3 Size FBA provided (darted).

Regular & tall hemlines.

Wide hem facing or narrow hem finish.

Elastic hemline pattern hack.

Sizes 4-30.

Print at home, A0 & projector.

 

◄SIZING

Size 4-30.

View our size chart here.

◄FABRIC & TRIMS

SUITABLE FABRIC: Woven

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: View the chart here.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:Woven fabrics including Linen, Linen blends, Rayon & Rayon Challis, Viscose, Broderie Anglaise, Cotton Voile, Lightweight Poplin & Batiste, Crepe (woven)*, Light shirting fabrics including Chambray, Modal (woven), Seersucker, Tencel, Viscose.

Note: Cotton fabrics in an easy fit, flared garment with voluminous sleeves will add volume & may feel larger on the body. Quilting cotton are not recommended.

SUPPLIES & TRIMS: lightweight interfacing (fusing) for the neck facing. 10mm (3/8") button (optional).

◄PATTERN MASHING

Mix and match the sleeves on the following sewing patterns:

Be Mine Top

Smitten Jacket

All-In Shirt

Take The Chance Dress

Meet You There Dress

 

View the Mashable Sleeves List here. Scroll to the bottom for woven.

◄PATTERN SPECS

Tutorial: Includes comprehensive step by step instructions with plenty of photos. 

3 Pattern Formats: Print at home, A0 copy shop & large font projector file (select coloured or black size lines). All options are included. 

Projector files for this pattern include multi-coloured and black size lines, large text and full pattern pieces. Plus centre fold lines so you can cut on the fold if needed.

PRINT AT HOME PATTERN: In A4 or Letter.

COPY SHOP PATTERN: A0 size (ask for plan print).

PROJECTOR PATTERN: Large front with (1) Multi coloured size lines & (2) Black size lines

LAYERED: Yes.

SIZES: AU 4-30. 

SKILL LEVEL: Fast & easy.

FABRIC TYPE: Woven.

MEASUREMENTS: All patterns are in metric (cms) & imperial (inches).

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