LIBERTY • Thea Boho Sleeve Shirt Sewing Pattern
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Printed sewing pattern • Sizes UK 6–22 • Skill level: Confident Beginner
The Thea Boho Sleeve Shirt Sewing Pattern by Liberty is a beautifully feminine blouse designed with a relaxed fit and a range of expressive sleeve options. Combining classic shirting details with soft, romantic elements, this is a versatile pattern that allows you to create multiple looks from one design.
The button-front blouse features a loose, easy-to-wear silhouette, with the option to sew both short and long sleeves. The long sleeve version includes variations such as softly puffed sleeves or more decorative, ruffled finishes, offering the opportunity to create anything from an understated everyday blouse to a more statement, bohemian-inspired piece.
Perfect for:
- Romantic blouses with soft volume
- Sewists looking for multiple design options in one pattern
- Building a versatile handmade wardrobe
Skill level • Confident Beginner
Pattern details:
- Printed sewing pattern with clear instructions
- Loose-fitting, button-front blouse designed for a relaxed, feminine silhouette
- Multiple sleeve options including short, puffed and ruffled styles
Suggested fabrics: This pattern works beautifully in light to mediumweight woven fabrics such as:
- Cotton lawn and poplin
- Silk and crepe de chine
- Linen and linen blends
- Tencel and viscose
Softer fabrics will enhance the fluidity and romantic feel of the sleeve variations, while more structured fabrics create a more defined silhouette.
Fabric requirements • Please see last image for fabric requirements.
You will also need:
- Matching thread
- Buttons: Options A, B, D and E – 8 x 13mm buttons
- Buttons: Options C and F – 12 x 13mm buttons
- Option B – 2.3m x 25mm wide ribbon
- Option D – 1m x 25mm wide ribbon
- Option E – 3.7m x 15mm wide pre-gathered lace
- Option F – 1.6m x 38mm wide single-edged scalloped lace
Sewing tips:
- Choose fabric carefully to suit your chosen sleeve option — lighter fabrics work best for gathers and ruffles
- Take your time with button placement for a clean, balanced finish
- Press seams as you go for a more polished result
Why we recommend this pattern: The Thea Boho Sleeve Shirt offers incredible versatility in one pattern. With its mix of classic structure and romantic detail, it’s a design you can return to again and again.
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