The Be Mine Balloon Sleeve Top sewing pattern 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. You can even mix & match the balloon sleeve with other patterns in the PE woven range.

Includes layered print at home, A0 copy shop & projector files.

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◄FEATURES

• Sleeve - 3/4 balloon sleeve with bound hem finish.
• Necklines - High, mid & low rounded neckline.
• Neck facing.
• Centre front & back seam detail - optional topstitching.
• Buttoned beck neck opening (can be omitted).
• Fit - Easy fit, flared silhouette, relaxed shoulder-line.
• Hemline - Wide hem facing or narrow hem finish. 
• Lengths - regular & tall cutting lines.
• FBA - 2 & 3 size full bust adjustment (FBA) pattern pieces provided.
• Sizes 4-30.
  
• Print at home, A0 & projector.

EXTRA INSTRUCTIONS / PATTERN HACKS:

• Add an elastic hem.
• Remove back neck opening.
• Add front neck opening. 
• Moving the bust dart. 

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.

◄SIZING

• Size 4-30.
• View our size chart here.

◄WHAT YOU GET

INSTANT DOWNLOAD! Receive the sewing patterns instantly after purchasing.

SIZES INCLUDED: Size 4-30. All sizes are included in your purchase.

FORMATS: This sewing patterns come in several formats, so you can use the one that suits you. All are included in your purchase.

• Print at home (A4 / US Letter size).
• Print at copy shop (A0 size).
• Projector files (large font, full pattern pieces).

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Our in-depth tutorial includes detailed info on sizing, fabric choice, printing & more. It features vibrant colour photos & clear instructions to sew this garment. Plus real-life inspiration across various sizes from fellow sewists.

SEAM ALLOWANCE: Included in our patterns & specified on the pattern & in the tutorial.

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◄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).
• OPEN & PRINT IN: Adobe Reader. Get for free here. 

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