Not this weekend, but the one before, I squeezed in some time to sew, and churned out this blouse, which I decided I also need to make in a swiss dot someday.
The pattern is the 1960′s reproduction pattern Simplicity 2154, and I even bought a bunch of yardage of linen to make the rest of the suit (which strangely enough, about the same number of total pieces that this blouse).
I love the fabric, which is a sturdy cotton from Lotta Jansdotter’s line that I picked up at Z Fabrics. My only two mods to the pattern were extremely minor: 1) I decreased the seam allowance along the hips, and 2) I did the “Mena Test” of Sew Weekly fame and omitted the side zipper.
The top is sleeveless, but it was way too cold/windy to bare arms on the day I took these photos, but they’re finished off nicely with some bias binding. The whole thing is pretty simple to sew and I can’t get over how nicely the collar lies. Yep, I definitely need at least one more of these!
April 17, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Oh, love it! I like how you styled it with the yellow cardi too
April 17, 2012 at 10:07 AM
What a gorgeous blouse! I really need to try my hand at sewing some clothing…
August 15, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Happened on your sight by accident looking for chicken ‘saddles’ ..just had to check it out. Love the blouse! and the Batman dress! Cool! Will look for your designs again
Heidi
August 15, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Now I had to admit I’m curious, what is a chicken saddle??