Butterfly Sleeve Blouse

Hi, there! This season I love to wear clothes with kimono and butterfly sleeves. I decided to draw this blouse pattern with flutter sleeves. This pattern is completely self-drafted. It's very easy and quick to make. Please try to make it!



It only took an hour to draw the pattern and a few hours to make. Moreover, I used only 1 3/8 yards of fabric! This blouse is an oversized design and very forgiving. I am 5' 4" and usually wear a size small. If you increase a few inches to the hemline, you can make it with 1 5/8 yards of fabric. 
It's a pullover blouse and can be worn without the bows. I used the bias tape around the neckline.
This is the instructions. Click on the image for a larger version.

I made this blouse as a trial but it turned out fantastic! I used a cheap linen/cotton blend, it tends to wrinkle. However, I like the fact that it is very cute and trendy. I especially love the slit sleeves. It needs a camisole underneath but it's very airy and comfortable to wear.
If you try to make it, I recommend that you use a SOFT fabric because soft fabric gives the lower edge a beautiful silhouette.
I decided to make another one so I made it with a red flowers pattern fabric.

This is my new version. It was made from a Switzerland satin silk. I bought the fabric from the local store. When I first got it, it was shinier than I thought, but I love this blouse because it doesn't wrinkle.

I absolutely love it. I might make another one. Maybe I will change the design a little bit.




Fabric:  45" 1 3/8 (Orange), 50" 1 3/8(Red)  
Total time spent: 2 hours

19 comments

  1. Wow - very pretty! Lovely summmer looking tops.

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    1. Thank you, stacy! I love the both blouses. They are pretty good for hot summer:)

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  2. Love this!! This will be on my list to make! Great job!!

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    1. Thank you! I am glad that you add it to your list:) If you have any quesitons please let me know.

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  3. Love this!! This will be on my list to make! Great job!!

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  4. Both of them look really great. You look amazing as always.

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    1. Thank you for praising me! Your comment always make me happy:)

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  5. Wow, I love this top...particularly the orange one! This is definitely something I would enjoy wearing. Thank you for the instructions Eli Cat!!

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    1. Thanks a lot! I rarely wear orange tops, but I like it. I am happy with it:)

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  6. So pretty! I'll try it too. Thank you for sharing the instructions.

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    1. Thank you, Ruth! I hope that the instructions help you.

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  7. Excellent very nice!
    Congratulations, Eli cat.

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    1. Thank you, aysel! I am flatterd:)))

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  8. Very nice top! I may have to give your pattern a try.

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    1. Thank you, Linda! I am flatterd. You are so talented you can make anything:)

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  9. Both of your butterfly tops are simply gorgeous. Thank you for sharing the pattern with us!

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    1. Thank you, Tomasa! I love thinking about design and drawing patterns. I will post other self-drafted ones on my blog.

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  10. I love your blouse and it's nearly a zero waste design! Thanks for the pattern. Kind regards, Trish

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    1. Thank you, Trish! I am glad you like it. I'm making another new pattern so I will post it on my blog during the summer:) Please visit my blog again. Thank you.

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