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Pen and ink line drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Three women wearing the three tops in pattern. woman on left wears Burmese Jacket, woman in center wears Indian Choli, and woman on right wears the Thai Blouse.
Two women modeling the Burmese Jacket (on left) and the Thai Blouse (right). Burmese Jacket is unbuttoned in front and Thai Jacket is a lengthened adaptation.
134 South Asian Tops & Wraps
Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
two models wearing Thai Blouse. Model on left wears short sleeve adaptation and model on right wears standard long sleeve blouse.
Model wearing open front adaptaion of Burmese Jacket. Jacket has two of three pockets and no front closures.
Close up photo of side tie on Thai Blouse.
Photo of Thai Blouse neckline on model in front of white backdrop
Photo of model wearing a short sleeve version of Thai Blouse. Model walks outdoors and wears top with 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt.
Photo of front view of Indian Choli top. Model wears pants and stands in front of white backdrop.
photo of back view of Indian Choli top.
Pen and ink line drawing by artist Gretchen Shields. Three women wearing the three tops in pattern. woman on left wears Burmese Jacket, woman in center wears Indian Choli, and woman on right wears the Thai Blouse.
Two women modeling the Burmese Jacket (on left) and the Thai Blouse (right). Burmese Jacket is unbuttoned in front and Thai Jacket is a lengthened adaptation.
134 South Asian Tops & Wraps
Photo of back cover shows size and yardage chart. Includes fabric suggestions and description.
two models wearing Thai Blouse. Model on left wears short sleeve adaptation and model on right wears standard long sleeve blouse.
Model wearing open front adaptaion of Burmese Jacket. Jacket has two of three pockets and no front closures.
Close up photo of side tie on Thai Blouse.
Photo of Thai Blouse neckline on model in front of white backdrop
Photo of model wearing a short sleeve version of Thai Blouse. Model walks outdoors and wears top with 231 Big Sky Riding Skirt.
Photo of front view of Indian Choli top. Model wears pants and stands in front of white backdrop.
photo of back view of Indian Choli top.

134 South Asian Tops & Wraps

$36.00

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Misses Extra Small to 3X Large.

This pattern contains three garments; a Burmese jacket, a Thai wrap blouse, and an Indian choli to wear with a sari.

The Burmese Jacket is a contemporary-looking short jacket that was found in Burma, but is similar to jackets of Chinese origin.  Front, back, and sleeves are cut in one piece.  An under placket extends the front opening on the right side, and self-bias finishes the faced neckline and is used for handmade frogs and knotted buttons.  Three patch pockets and fold back cuffs complete the detailing. See this blog post to learn more about how you can create bias binding in any fabric.

The Thai Blouse has been adapted from our original with an eye on fit.  Back and side front are cut in one shaped piece, with additional panels in the center front.  A straight neckband crosses to tie at the waist inside and out. 

A close fit is the main characteristic of the Choli, as it is both undergarment and blouse for the Sari.  Shaped center front pieces (darted to fit the figure) and separate side pieces join into a midriff band.  Above elbow sleeves hug the arms; the back is fitted smoothly with darts.  An added front underlap fastens with hooks and eyes; self-bias finishes the neckline, softly V-shaped in front and scooped in back.

Pattern also gives instructions for making three types of knotted frog closures and wearing the traditional sarong skirts and sari. Lengthen the tops for different looks or to showcase luscious fabrics.

Suggested fabrics: For the Burmese Jacket and Thai Blouse, choose medium-weight cotton, silk, or lightweight wool. For the Choli, choose light to medium-weight cotton or silk. For the sari and sarong wraps, choose lightweight silks, synthetics, or cottons. Sarong can also be made from wool jersey, challis, or crepe. Fabrics with nap or one-way prints are not suitable for jacket or blouse. More info on this blog post. 

Yardage chart (.pdf)

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the
pattern format you want in the drop down menu. The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”)

Correction:  Some patterns may be missing piece K.  To get Piece K to print at home, go here for a PDF version of the piece. 

This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose the
pattern format you want in the drop down menu. The PDF pattern has files for
copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”), as well as instructions and
authentic detailing.

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