Buy the Hamsa Blouse sewing pattern from Fibre Mood. Hamsa is a cool yet elegant boxy shirt with a collar and collar stand, button placket, long sleeves with cuffs, and patch pockets with flaps. For the final touch, there is a drawstring in the front hem so you can gather this must-have top as you wish.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Hamsa's boxy design really comes into its own with a woven fabric such as poplin or textured cotton. If you prefer a shirt with a more flowing effect, try a fabric with a bit more drape, such as double gauze, chambray, lyocell or crepe.

Fabric requirements: 110 cm wide fabric: 205 - 285 cm // 140 cm wide fabric: 140 - 225 cm.

Sizing: XS – XXXL (approx. UK 6 – 28/30, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and pattern measurements.

Notions: Iron-on interfacing, max. 65 cm; buttons, 1.1 cm diameter, 10 for XS-L or 11 for XL-XXXL // Optional: turning set.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (33 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

Note: Seam allowances are included in this pattern. The copy shop file we print for you shows the cutting lines only (not cutting lines and stitching lines) to make it easier to know what size to cut out.

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