2 to 3 bodice pieces, usually 2 fronts and a back 2 sleeve pattern pieces 4 yoke or belt pieces, which are optional
Bust: Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your chest. Shoulder: Stretch the measuring tape from the end of each shoulder. Armhole depth: Divide the bust measurement by 6 to find the armhole depth. Waist circumference: Wrap the tape around your waist to see where the blouse will end.
If you’re using a pattern that you printed at home, you might have to tape the pages together before you cut out the pattern pieces.
Choose a solid print if your saree has a detailed pattern or feel free to pick a detailed fabric for a solid saree.
Depending on your pattern, you might need to fold the fabric and cut the front and back pieces along the fold. Check the pattern before you begin cutting. Pinning the pattern to the fabric helps you keep track of which pieces you’re working with, so don’t take the pattern pieces off after you’ve cut the fabric.
Try to make smooth cuts so you don’t make jagged edges on the fabric.
If your pattern calls for yoke pieces, straight stitch them along the bottom of the front pieces. Remember to work on the wrong side of the fabric so the stitches aren’t visible on the front of your blouse. You can trim the excess fabric that’s left on the wrong side of the blouse, or leave it if it doesn’t bother you when you wear the blouse.
This creates a single fabric piece that’s only connected at the shoulders.
Lay the sleeve pieces wrong side up so when you fold the sleeves down the pattern faces out.
If you’re worried the fabric will slip around as you sew, you can pin it in place before taking it over to your machine.
Remember to line up both parts of the hook enclosure before you secure them.
To add interest to the back of the saree blouse, attach tassels so they hang near the center of your back.
