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Hi everyone:

I am a size 2-3x in blouses and would was wondering if anyone knows of a very simple pattern for either cotton material or knit material. I like my blouses longer than most purchased blouses. I can buy a T-shirt or knitted shirt that fits well and in one washing it suddenly shrinks up to my belly button. I have tried to increase the length of a purchased blouse to make it longer, but haven't figured out a way to do it without it looking out of place or stupid.

My sewing skills are minimal (I say that because I can turn a nice piece of material into a rag by the time I have finished the project), but I can put in sleeves and do basic sewing. I recently looked at a pattern called the "easy elegant shirt," but it had dolman type sleeves and I look better in regular sleeves.

Can anyone help me?
Will be forever in your debt.
Mary Ann