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New Sewing Pattern from Sewaholic Patterns! The Belcarra Blouse

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Sewaholic Patterns does it again...creates another fabulous design! And we're so lucky to have this pattern in stock! This semi-fitted, pullover blouse creates the illusion of a loose fitting blouse, with shaping in all the right places. 


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The pattern calls for lightweight woven fabrics to be used. We have a nice selection of wovens in both natural and synthetic fibers. Here are some of my favorite picks: 


This gorgeous Clematis Blue China Silk would be perfect in this blouse, especially in view B, which has pleats along the shoulder line.



Light pink and blush fabrics are trendy this season. This Dusty Pink Poly Crepe de Chine would make a lovely blouse!



This Orchid Stripe Silk/ Cotton Voile is the NOW color! (2014 Pantone Color of the Year!) Lovely color with a delicate stripe. 



This Abstract Swirls Silk Chiffon, a designer fabric, would be fun to play with print placement. 

This is just a sampling of the fabrics that are great for this blouse. Browse through the website and pick your favorite fabric. If you purchase something from the website, don't forget to purchase the pattern! 

Share with us what fabric you would pair with the Belcarra Blouse! Copy a link from our website below and we will pick at random, a winner, to get the Belcarra Blouse pattern for FREE!! Drawing will take place Tuesday, April 29!

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  1. MichelleApril 24, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Ooh, that looks like a nice comfy shirt to pair with a pencil skirt, love it! I just picked up some of that pink crepe de chine when it was on sale for Sue's picks and it has a really nice heathered look to it, very pretty! But I have to say, I am a sucker for all of your J. Crew voiles, and I'm thinking this one would make a nice blouse! http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Olive-Off-White-Scattered-Polka-Dot-Silk-Cotton-Voile-J.Crew-53W.html

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  2. stephanie.h.n.April 24, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    I like the clematis blue and the blush suggestions above, and the designer abstract swirl silk chiffon is divine.
    I also like this gray dot print fabric found here:
    http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Gray-Shades-Large-Dots-Silk-Chiffon-54W.html
    This is a great pattern, I would love to sew this in so many colors.

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    1. Fabric MartApril 30, 2014 at 7:56 AM

      Stephanie, You are the winner of the Belcarra Blouse! Please email me at: fabricmartblog (a) gmail.com to claim your prize!

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  3. UnknownApril 25, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Chocolate-Muted-Willow-Russet-Silk-Micro-Faille-Peacock-Feather-Panel-44W.html

    I think this peacock print would be so fun!

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  4. UnknownApril 25, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Off-White-Striped-Silk-Chiffon-42W.html
    or
    http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Botanical-Green-Silk-Crepe-De-Chine-42W.html

    Either white or green - this looks like a great top for a solid staple blouse!

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  5. SusanApril 25, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Garnet-Silk-Cotton-Voile-J.-Crew-52W.html
    this wine colored voile is the pick for me!

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  6. Marge MApril 26, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    I have had my eyes on the Challis for a while now and Juniper Sprigs Rayon Challis - J. Crew - 50W
    SKU: CSB3360 would be my choice!

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  7. Jane MApril 26, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    My bold choice would be http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Bright-Aqua-Silk-Satin-Georgette.html but my more lifestyle realistic choice is http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Olive-Cream-Mini-Leopard-Silk-Cotton-Voile-J.-Crew-52W.html

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  8. katboulderApril 28, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    I would use http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Key-Lime-Lilac-Abstract-Swirls-Silk-Chiffon-44W.html. Besides it being my favorite colors, purple and green it's in a fabric I've never sewn with before and a challenge! I'm sure it would feel heavenly on.

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