I-5 BOOGIE is a versatile blouse or dress de signed for both functionality and elegance. Inspired by the disco era of the 1970s, this garment features a button-up closure and bishop sleeves that are gently cuffed at the wrists, complemented by a large scalloped collar. Bust darts at the sides enhance the overall shape and fit. The design includes optional pleats extending from the bottom seam of the left sleeve, which can be omitted if desired. You can make I-5 BOOGIE as either a blouse or a mid-length dress. The dress version includes practical side-seam pockets for added convenience. Swing those arms on the dance floor to your favourite funky song!

Yasmin Abduljalil – a designer based in Portland, USA – grew up watching the American musical variety television show Soul Train. “It was inspiring as a little black girl seeing my people step out with the FITS. I loved all of the garments that made every step even more dramatic. The ~movement~ was so mesmerising with the legs, arms, neck, it all was a beautiful, magical show.”

From each pattern purchase, we give 50% to the designer. Our goal is to support independent creatives and promote a democratic and open society.

All photos by Laura Oja. Illustrations by Ivona Fodora.

Fabric Recommendations:
Choose light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as linen, silk, cotton, light wool, or velvet. The light blue blouse sample is made in turquoise satin crepe organic silk (100% organic silk, 2.6 oz/ 88 gsm), featuring funky gold buttons. The light green dress sample is made using pied-de-poule in linen and wool (57% organic linen, 43% organic wool, 4.72 oz/160 gsm). Both fabrics by Ecological Textiles.

Fabric Requirements:
For sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Blouse fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 72.9 (75.2, 99.7, 112.6, 116.6) (124.9, 126, 129.2, 131.2)" / 185 (191, 253, 286, 296) (317, 320, 328, 333) cm

Blouse interfacing:
width 35.4"/90 cm, length 29.6 (29.6, 31.2, 31.2, 31.2) (31.5, 31.5, 31.5, 31.5)" / 75 (75, 79, 79, 79) (80, 80, 80, 80) cm

Dress fabric:
width 55"/140 cm, length 89 (93, 123.7, 136.7, 139) (150, 152.4, 152.4, 152.4)" / 226 (236, 314, 347, 353) (381, 387, 387, 387) cm

Dress interfacing:
width 35.4"/90 cm, length 39.4 (39.4, 39.4, 41.4, 41.4) (43.4, 43.4, 43.4, 43.4)" / 100 (100, 100, 105, 105) (110, 110, 110, 110) cm

Files:
A4 (home printing) and A0 (copy shop printing) PDF files with layers, sizes nested. Sewing instructions are in a separate PDF file.

Delivery:
After purchasing, you will receive a link to download the PDF files. There are no delivery charges for the digital patterns, as they are delivered automatically via email immediately after purchase. PDF patterns are only eligible for return and refund if the provided download links have not been used. If the download links have been used, the product will not be refunded.