Hey June Phoenix Blouse PDF

The Phoenix is a casual but cute boho style top with two length and sleeve options for versatile year-round wear. The yoke neckline with flattering princess seaming features a slit that will stay up or fall open depending on the fabric weight and drape. Optional ties can be inserted into the front opening for a fun detail; you can get as creative as you want with the ties, using anything from self-fabric to braided embroidery floss with tassels, beads, or even feathers! The back yoke comes to a soft point at the center and is a great place to play with stripe direction. The yoke and shirt gathers are finished with an easy 'burrito' method for a clean finish, while the side seams of both views and sleeve seams on View A are also finished with French seams to keep the inside of the garment looking just as beautiful as the outside.

View A features statement 3/4 bell sleeves that make a stylish impact yet remain extremely comfortable and easy to wear. Depending on the fabric used, these sleeves will retain their unique shape or drape beautifully. View B is a sleeveless style finished with bias tape. This view is super versatile, whether thrown over jean shorts and paired with sandals or made with fancier fabrics perfect for an office-friendly outfit or suit shell.

For additional options, Hey June's Phoenix Blouse, Amalfi Dress, and Lucerne Blouse have interchangeable sleeves! With all 3 patterns you’ll have the option for 5 different sleeve styles on each pattern, plus the sleeveless view on the Phoenix. There's so many cool combinations to dream up: the flutter sleeve from the Amalfi would lend itself well to the Phoenix’s boho vibe and the bell sleeve from the Phoenix would look beautifully dramatic on the Amalfi!

Recommended Fabrics:
For best drape and fit, a lightweight woven such as rayon, poly, silk, lawn, voile, gauze, or linen blend fabric is recommended. You can dress this blouse up or down as much as you desire: a soft cotton/linen blend would work beautifully for a beachy vibe, whereas a fancier floral rayon or silk could be dressed up for more formal occasions like work events, nice dinners out, or family pictures.

Materials/Notions:
-4" x 4" piece of lightweight tricot fusible interfacing
-View B: 2 yards of wide single fold bias tape (or DIY bias tape)
-Optional: pre-made tassels or embroidery floss for DIY tassels, 1 yard of cording or narrow twill tape for tassel ties

Sizes: 2-22
Difficulty: Beginner