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70s Tops pattern
The blouse with elastic casing at lowered round necking has raglan sleeves gathered with elastic casings forming self ruffles. V. 1 features two different novelty floral trims. About hip length V. 1 and 3 with long sleeves have optional purchased belt. Shorter length V. 2 and 4 with short sleeves have elastic casings at waistline forming self fabric ruffle. V. 2 features embroidered braid or ribbon. V.3 and 4 have self fabric neck ruffle.
Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.
Size Guide
Size Guide
Bust: 34” (87cm)
Waist: 26 ½” (67cm)
Hip 9” below waist: 36” (92cm)
Back – neck to waist: 16 ¼” (41.5cm)
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
Thread, ½” wide single fold bias tape. Blouse V. 1 or 3: Seam binding or stretch lace, belt (opt.). Blouse V.2 or 4: 1” wide single fold bias tape.
Fabric Amount Guide
Fabric Amount Guide
Size: Medium (12-14)
View 1 Blouse
35”, 36” without nap, 3 yds.
44”, 45” without nap, 1 7/8 yds.
Novelty floral trim
One row – ¾” wide, 1 7/8 yds.
Second row – 5/8” wide, 1 7/8 yds.
View 2 Blouse
35”, 36” without nap, 2 1/8 yds.
44”, 45” without nap, 1 ½ yds.
Embroidered braid or ribbon
5/8” wide, 1 ½ yds.
View 3 Blouse
35”, 36” without nap, 3 ½ yds.
44”, 45” without nap, 2 ½ yds.
View 1 or 3 Elastic for neck and sleeve casings
¼” wide, 1 3/8 yds.
View 4 Blouse
35”, 36” without nap, 2 5/8 yds.
44”, 45” without nap, 2 yds.
View 2 or 4 Elastic for neck, sleeves and waistline casing
¼” wide, 3 ¼ yds.
Garment measurements
Finished back length of blouse v. 1-3, 24 ½” (62cm)
Finished back length of blouse v. 2-4, 21 ¼” (54cm)
8 pieces pattern
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Lawn, chambray, muslin, chintz, challis, cotton broadcloth, linen, batiste, voile, crepe, homespun. V.3 and 4 also in eyelet. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.
