One of the most popular garments to sew, particularly in Spring, is the blouse and at Fabrics Galore, we have shortlisted 7 blouse patterns which have great reviews and feedback from our sewing community. Each blouse pattern showcases a different style and sewing expertise levels to pick one that’s right for you.
Tilly and the Buttons Nell Blouse + Dress Pattern
The Tilly and The Buttons Nell Blouse + Dress pattern is a team favourite for a reason: simple to sew and easy to wear, the pattern is incredibly versatile with four blouse and dress options, four sleeve styles and optional button or tie fastenings. It is a flattering peplum style blouse which suits all shapes and sizes.
Reviewers highlight the clear simple instructions, high success rate and the ability to make it in different fabrics.
Sewing skill: Confident Beginner
Fabric Recommendation: Light-to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, chambray, flannel, linen blends, viscose.
The Friday Pattern Company Patina Blouse
The Friday Pattern Company Patina Blouse pattern features a button up top with a flattering V neckline in two depth options, a feature collar, and full sleeves in two lengths. It is an elegant, loose blouse which can be dressed up or down. Suitable for a confident beginner, reviewers mentioned how straightforward it is to make and felt it was an elegant blouse to have in their wardrobe.
Sewing skill: Confident Beginner
Fabric recommendation: light to mid weight woven fabrics like cotton poplin, cotton lawn, linen and linen viscose blends.
Vivian Shae Chen Nepheline Blouse
The Vivian Shao Chen Nepheline blouse pattern is a bestseller at The Fold Line for a reason: featuring a billowy A line silhouette, sleeve tucks, three quarter length sleeves and two neckline heights with an optional ruffled neckline. Reviewers highlight the clear, detailed instructions and how pleased they were with the finished blouse.
Sewing skill: Confident Beginner
Fabric recommendation: Light weight fabrics like cotton lawn or voile. Midweight fabrics like cotton poplin or linen.
The Avid Seamstress The Blouse Pattern
Highly Commended in the 2021 British Sewing Awards, the Avid Seamstress Blouse pattern has an attractive mandarin collar, three quarter length sleeves, button front and elasticated cuffs, ideal if you are looking to sew a blouse for the first time. Reviewers mentioned how easy and forgiving a pattern it is to sew and appreciated the loose fit.
Sewing skill: Beginner
Fabric recommendation: Light weight fabrics like cotton and viscose.
The Anna Allen Anthea Blouse and Dress Pattern
The Anna Allen Anthea Blouse and Dress pattern is highly rated by The Fold Line customers and features a dartless, button up blouse with puffed sleeves just below the elbow. With a curved hemline, it’s great to wear tucked in or loose over trousers. Many positive reviews mention its elegant design, featuring a simple, loosely fitted bodice that highlights its dramatic puff sleeves. Sewists appreciate the clear instructions and generous fit, making it a versatile choice for various body types.
Sewing skill: Confident Beginner
Fabric recommendation: Non-stretch, medium weight woven cotton or linen.
@mazzlemakes made the Anthea Blouse in a pretty broderie anglaise, adding a peplum and substituting the button front for ties.
VikiSews Cynthia Blouse Pattern
More of a classic shirt than a blouse, the Vikisews Cynthia blouse is an oversized. loose fit, casual blouse which sits below the thigh. With a classic collar and button front, added interest is created at the back with an inverted box pleat. Dropped shoulders and a long sleeve buttoned cuff, combined with a longer back hem, this blouse pattern is perfect to wear open over a vest top. Reviewers appreciate its simplicity and combination of classic style with modern day casual.
Sewing skill: Confident Beginner
Fabric recommendation: Shirting, dress weight cotton, linen, poplin, lightweight denim, viscose, needlecord.
@lizzieandthemakes made a beautiful Cynthia Blouse in our Chambray Cotton Stripe Fabric in Candy Pink
The Friday Pattern Company Donny Shirt
The Donny Shirt sewing pattern is a boxy, no button pull-on top with a lapel collar, short sleeves and patch pocket. So, not strictly a blouse, but definitely serving the same purpose in our wardrobe as it looks great with either trousers, jeans or a skirt. Reviewers appreciate its straightforward construction, versatility and adaptability to various fabrics.
Sewing skill: Confident Beginner
Fabric recommendation: Any light to medium weight woven fabric. For more structure choose a fabric like a mid-weight twill or denim, or for a blousier style, choose a fabric with more drape like a viscose or double gauze.
@angelalysandrou made it in one of our Double Gauze fabrics.
How to Choose a Blouse Pattern
- Consider your skill level as a sewist and which features you are comfortable sewing such as plackets and pleats.
- Decide if you want a classic blouse with collar and cuffs or a more relaxed, feminine design. Which neckline do you prefer, a V neck or round neck?
- Then consider the fit, whether you prefer a tailored or casual look.
- Next, check that your size is covered by the pattern you like and take measurements.
- Once you have decided on the style, think about fabric choice. Which blouse patterns demand a stiffer fabric like linen or cotton poplin, and which suit a drapier fabric like viscose?
If in doubt, ask our friendly expert team at Fabrics Galore for fabric recommendations for your chosen blouse pattern.
Authored by: Annabelle Rigg, Online and Store Manager at Fabrics Galore London
Reviewed by: Paul Johnston, Owner and Founder of Fabrics Galore London since 1992
