Ladies’ Lotus Blossom Blouse
$12.50
All Love Notions Sewing Patterns are digital downloads, you may print them at home or send to a copy shop. A physical pattern will not be mailed to you.
Do the twist! This top is simple but packs a fun surprise. The dolman sleeved blouse is a flattering top meant for light weight drapey knits that are the same on front and back. The neckline features a gradual v-neck that is a breeze to sew. The back of the blouse can feature a special fabric such as stretch lace or a really cool scrap of knit you’ve been hoarding for years. The surprise in this blouse is the twist at the front. The shirt-tail hem really makes this top a great choice for just about any pants or skirt style.
Lotus Blossom Features:
- Meant for knit fabrics
- Twist front style
- Shirt tail hem
- V-neck design
- Dolman sleeves
- Back detail
Sizes: XS-5X (See Size Charts here)
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Fabric Recommendations: Lightweight and drapey knits that are the same on both sides such as cotton/rayon, jersey, modal, activewear, dancewear, jersey/rayon. Knits that are the same on both sides are usually solids and stripes. If you have a print you’d like to use that is not the same on both sides you may piece the front together. See page 5 for help with this.
Pattern Formats Included:
- Print at home for US letter & A4 paper, trimless format with layers
- Large format file for copy shop printing. This file has layers and will print on five A0 (33″ x 46″) size sheets. Be sure to instruct your printer to print actual size in black and white on their cheapest paper. We recommend PDFPlotting for printing the large format files.
- A projector file is also included for those using projector technology
Be sure to check out the coordinating Girls’ Lotus Blossom pattern! Purchase both versions at regular price and get a discount, no coupon needed.
Catch up with the sewalong:
Watch this “How to do the Twist” video to see exactly how to create that unique twist front!
jenbailey765 –
As with all Love Notions patterns this one is excellent too. Pattern is well written and easy to follow. People couldn’t believe that I made this shirt myself.
Christine –
Love this shirt. Very flattering and I went from cutting to finished in an hour!
Aimee Wilson –
This top is really cute and I decided to try to make it with an open front so I could wear a camisole underneath. I think it turned out great. I wrote about it on my blog.
Sarah –
Lovely blouse, simple yet so stylish. Instructions clear as all Love Notions patterns are. I managed to make this in an hour from printing to finished! a new favourite of mine for sure! I’ve written a post on my blog with more information and photos http://memade.weebly.com/blog/lotus-blossom-blouse
Trista –
So flattering. I love this shirt. Easy and quick to sew.
greenhousesewing –
The top went together easily, it is deceptively simple!
Toni Mericola –
The perfect on trend top and such a quick sew. Love it!
rleabarnes –
If I go by how many I’ve sewn then this is probably one of my favorite tops ever. I’ve made 4 or 5 in different fabrics and love them all. For personal preference I raised the neckline a bit. My only complaint is the unfinished edge on the front hem. Sometimes it’s not a problem, but in other fabrics I don’t like it. I’ve managed to do a small hem before twisting, but the twist also twists my brain so I can’t always remember how exactly I did it lol. But I live how it drapes and it’s very flattering-especially in days when I’m feeling a bit ugh.
Jaye Holland –
I just love the twist front in this top. This is such a flattering top and an easy sew! Perfect!
Amber Berry –
Very flattering top that is so different than anything you might find. Easy to assemble. Love how it hides the tum! Very feminine!
janetpayne –
To look at the top, it looks like a hard sew with the way the bottom is done but the pattern is written so well that it was easy to make. I know I’ll wear it a lot this summer and I’m sure that I will be making more.
Dianna –
Super flattering shirt! It hides my mom muffin soooo well! Love the construction of this!
Deneane Keane –
I thought this pattern was going to be tricky but the instructions are clear and it came together perfectly! I would be interested to see this pattern done with a banded bottom.
Susan –
Love this pattern! Looks fancy but is super comfortable and easy to make. I have 3 so far with plans for more.
raceholm –
One of my favorites to make when I have long enough fabric!
rleabarnes –
I love this top. I made a few and it really is surprising how much of a difference fabric choice makes. That said I did raise the neckline some. I think the biggest difficulty I have is managing the raw edges. I don’t like having raw edges and it’s hard to determine the best way to deal with it. It also gets mentally twisted if you use a fabric with an obvious right and wrong side..
rh_abbott1 –
I made this some time ago, only a toile at this stage. I had to make it much shorter. I also had trouble with the twist. I got there in the end I think! I reached out for help but didn’t quite get what I needed. The fit is good.
Debora Gilley –
First Love Notion pattern that I totally messed up. My twist is one big knot that I can’t figure out. I could have used a video for this one 🙂
Tessa –
Hi Debora! There are a couple videos for the twist – I’ll link them here: https://youtu.be/ipeuSGw4KCs?si=Du9ox2LCbV8iqE86 and https://youtu.be/cUO9PzcBJyI
Hope these help!