I only made the choli. It was simple; no problems at all. In the photo, Loren is wearing the choli under a sari.
Rated 5 out of 5
Margaret DeLap –
I made the Thai blouse. I had fabric with nap, so I split the pattern along the shoulder line (conveniently marked) to get a separate front and back. I also added a lining. The shape of the pieces is wasteful of the fabric.
Rated 4 out of 5
Lainey Drake –
I’ve made the choli top a number of times. The first one was true to the pattern (the purple choli). I didn’t like the binding, so in subsequent makings I redesigned it with a neck/front facing, and fully lined the bottom section. I used Indian silks for the purple, coral and fuchsia versions, and liquid gold for a gold one. Went together fairly easily. I recommend the pattern as being very authentic. All the cholis I’ve seen/bought to wear with sari’s are almost identical in style. This pattern can be used for belly dance, depending on which style you prefer.
Loren Dearborn –
I only made the choli. It was simple; no problems at all. In the photo, Loren is wearing the choli under a sari.
Margaret DeLap –
I made the Thai blouse. I had fabric with nap, so I split the pattern along the shoulder line (conveniently marked) to get a separate front and back. I also added a lining. The shape of the pieces is wasteful of the fabric.
Lainey Drake –
I’ve made the choli top a number of times. The first one was true to the pattern (the purple choli). I didn’t like the binding, so in subsequent makings I redesigned it with a neck/front facing, and fully lined the bottom section. I used Indian silks for the purple, coral and fuchsia versions, and liquid gold for a gold one. Went together fairly easily. I recommend the pattern as being very authentic. All the cholis I’ve seen/bought to wear with sari’s are almost identical in style. This pattern can be used for belly dance, depending on which style you prefer.