In this Friday Sews, I’m sharing two perfect summer blouses that started with one free pattern and a little thrift-store imagination. I’m using the Onil Blouse by Pauline Alice Patterns as my jumping-off point, and then I take it into full thrift flip territory—because I love getting that easy, breezy “boho but wearable” vibe without spending a fortune. If you’re looking for a lightweight top that works for warm weather and still feels special, this is the kind of make that really pays off. I also chat through my process and what I look for when I’m upcycling for tops—things like fabric drape, how much yardage I can get out of a garment, and which details are worth saving (buttons, plackets, hems—yes please). And because it’s Friday Sews, there’s a giveaway too: McCalls 8220 (XS–S–M), with the rules spelled out so you can jump in if you’re in the U.S. or Canada. Come sew with me, thrift with me, and let’s turn “almost” fabrics into something you’ll actually wear all summer.