{"id":69234,"date":"2021-05-16T07:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-16T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=69234"},"modified":"2021-05-20T12:16:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T16:16:56","slug":"overblouse-top-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/overblouse-top-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Overblouse Top Pattern &#8211; Keeping Cool While Covering Up"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69476 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-250x375.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/1500;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-433x650.jpg 433w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/feature-image-2-250x375.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the overblouse top pattern that I promised in last week's project; the spaghetti strap top.  This overblouse can give your look an extra flare or give you a little warmth for an unexpected evening chill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This overblouse top pattern makes a blouse that can be used open or closed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69478 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1593-copy.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is loose fitting so you can move around to help up stay cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long sleeves or three-quarter sleeves so you can cover more of your arm, and with a simple pattern transformation, the length can be adjusted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"650\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-393x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69479 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-393x650.jpg 393w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-181x300.jpg 181w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-768x1270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-929x1536.jpg 929w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-1239x2048.jpg 1239w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-91x150.jpg 91w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-250x413.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-scaled.jpg 1549w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 393px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 393\/650;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-393x650.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-393x650.jpg 393w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-181x300.jpg 181w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-768x1270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-929x1536.jpg 929w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-1239x2048.jpg 1239w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-91x150.jpg 91w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-250x413.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_1590-scaled.jpg 1549w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1.5 to 2 yards of 54&#8243; wide choice of soft linen, soft cotton, or any loose weave natural fiber fabric<\/li><li>thread to match<\/li><li>bias tape enough around the neck<\/li><li>3\/8&#8243; elastic enough for the sleeves<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> enough for the facing<\/li><li>five snaps fasteners or buttons (optional)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>sewing machine (optional)<\/li><li>snap fastener machine if using snaps<\/li><li>buttonhole foot if using buttons<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric Recommendations from Fabric.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69487 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69487\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69489 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69489\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69490 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69490\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69488 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width: 150px;\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-image-69488\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/noscript><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Level: Beginner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this is an easy project, basic knowledge of sewing is needed.  Please review the following material prior to starting the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-cutting-fabric\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-cutting-fabric\/\" target=\"_blank\">Five mistakes to avoid when cutting fabric<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-apply-snap-fasteners-quick-guide\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-apply-snap-fasteners-quick-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guide to snap fasteners<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-buttonhole-buttonhole-foot\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/sewing-buttonhole-buttonhole-foot\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to make button holes<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/making-continuous-bias-binding-tape\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to make bias tape<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Print And Download The Overblouse Top Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please use&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/get.adobe.com\/reader\/\" target=\"_blank\">Adobe Reader<\/a>, print in Landscape Mode and do not scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Download<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most of our patterns, this pattern is free. But now you have the option of making a small contribution if you like our work! We'd really appreciate it and it will help us keep going with new and fun designs like this. Even a dollar or two really goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks so much in advance for helping us out.&nbsp; You can use any credit card and you don't need a Paypal account, although you can use one if you have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-pale-pink-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/payhip.com\/b\/p3ul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern Layout<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"516\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69481 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy.jpg 888w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-500x291.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-250x145.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 888px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 888\/516;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy.jpg 888w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-500x291.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-150x87.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/OverblousetopPHcopy-250x145.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Size<\/td><td>Bust<\/td><td>Waist<\/td><td>Hips<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>36-38<\/td><td>25-27<\/td><td>37-39<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M<\/td><td>38-40<\/td><td>27-29<\/td><td>39-41<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L<\/td><td>40-42<\/td><td>29-31<\/td><td>41-43<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>XL<\/td><td>42-44<\/td><td>31-33<\/td><td>43-45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2XL<\/td><td>44-46<\/td><td>33-36<\/td><td>45-47<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sewing Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <strong>NO<\/strong> seam allowance in the pattern, I suggest using a 5\/8&#8243; because you will need to add elastic to the sleeves and you will be able to sew this project by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One:  Sewing The Dart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a perfect tutorial on how to sew a dart, please take the time to read it so you end up with a perfect dart.  This step is important because if there is a bubble at the end of the dart your overblouse top will end up looking cheap.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read the instructions in the post below to achieve professional results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"UDbtKV3a6C\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-darts\/\">How to Sew Darts &#8211; How to Sew A Skirt Series<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to Sew Darts &#8211; How to Sew A Skirt Series&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/how-to-sew-darts\/embed\/#?secret=mQZk5n92nh#?secret=UDbtKV3a6C\" data-secret=\"UDbtKV3a6C\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69243 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/a-1.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a strip of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/fusible_interfacing\" title=\"Fusible Interfacing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">fusible interfacing<\/a> along the front, this will allow you to be able to make the button holes or snaps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The length is according to the size you are working on, and the width for all sizes is 2 1\/4&#8243; as marked in your pattern.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69259 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two:  Sewing The Sleeves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of sleeve is known as a raglan sleeve, it is a very easy sleeve to sew once you have identified the front and back.  There are two ways to sew this type of sleeves, the following is the mass production technique, it will provide you very reliable results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following instructions are not my favourite but it is the fastest, and other more complicated techniques make little difference in this type of project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Print side together pin the front of the sleeve to the front of the overblouse top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69244 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/b-1.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew and serge the seam allowance reducing it to half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69246 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/c-1.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin the back of the sleeve to the back of the top. Repeat with the other sleeve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69247 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D.jpeg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/D.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Serge the seam allowance of the front and back of the overblouse before sewing the sides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69250 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the sides after you have serge the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69252 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69251 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Iron the seam allowance open to reduce bulk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a future tutorial I will show you how to add a side seam pocket on a finished garment.  It would make a good addition to this project, but I don't want to make it more complicated than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you tried on the top now you will find that the sleeves do not fall over the shoulders well.  To remedy that, we will gather the top of the sleeves.  The following are the amounts to gather according to sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size S and M gather to 3.5&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size L, XL gather to 4&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Size 2XL gather to 4.5&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am working on a M Size top so I will gather the top of the sleeve until I have 4&#8243; in length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69257 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-5.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69256 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three:  Sewing The Neck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark the seam allowance around the neckline using an erasable pen or a <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/tailors-chalk\" title=\"Tailor&#039;s Chalk\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">tailor's chalk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69261 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-5.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Place the first fold of the bias tape on top of the mark leaving a small amount at the beginning and at the end, pin the bias tape all around the neckline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69265 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-7.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69263 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-5.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew the seam allowance on the first fold where the mark you made before is underneath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69264 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim the seam allowance, to the same length of the bias tape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69267 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/4-6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold and pin the bias tape over the seam allowance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69268 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-7.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sew very close to the edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69269 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/2-6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four:  Sewing The Hem And Adding The Elastic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut a piece of elastic that can go comfortably around the forearm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69272 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/3-8.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Working on the wrong side of the top.  Insert the sleeve in the elastic band. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69275 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-9.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the hem of the sleeve 1\/2&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69276 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Slide the elastic to the edge of the hem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69277 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold the hem over the elastic and pin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69279 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/450;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/5.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Insert the sleeve in the arm of your sewing machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69280 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Needle down pull the elastic and sew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69281 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/7.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Serge the hem from one end to the next.  Fold the hem 1\/2&#8243;.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69283 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold back the facing and sew. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69284 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/3-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five:  Finishing The Facing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trim the bias tape.  Fold the facing at the neckline and sew along the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69286 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69288 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"overblouse top pattern\" class=\"wp-image-69288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2-250x188.jpg 250w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Looks For This Overtop Blouse Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I chose to use muslin for my project.  This is a perfect fabric for testing the fit of this overblouse top pattern, but it does not make for the best pictures in my opinion.  Take this example as a canvas for your own designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For another run, I am planning to use cotton batiste or loose weave linen.  However, my favorite fabric for this overblouse top pattern would have to be any cotton from <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/londons-best-fabric-shop-fabric-hunting-uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/londons-best-fabric-shop-fabric-hunting-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liberty of London<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me know how you go in the comments below.  Make sure to share your pictures on Facebook or Instagram, and Until Next Time, Happy Sewing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode894Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the overblouse top pattern that I promised in last week&#8217;s project; the spaghetti strap top. 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