Back to sewing talk...I came across this blouse pattern at Gertie's blog. I have to say that her inspired choice of gingham fabric was what caught my eye. Otherwise I think I would flicked past this pattern in the catalogue. Their styling does nothing for me at all.
And then I realised it was the pattern Green Apples used for her ladylike lumberjack blouse- really? Confirmation that it's a good pattern!
There are definite possibilities here!I rather like View C, with the cute bows, but maybe taking the longer sleeves from View D... if they are not actually completely froth-tastic like in that photo - shudder! And I need to satisfy my craving for a tie-neck, puff-sleeved blouse with a dip in at the waist by taking the sleeves from C and putting them on body D!
I am thinking polka dots, or even the coral gingham I have in the stash, intended for a child's dress when my daughter was little.
The fitted waistband will work with my new high-waisted trousers, or even to wear over low-waisted ones, while still looking kind of "1940's".
And the pattern was half-price here!
But I have a second pair of Bella trousers to make first! In airforce blue this time.
5 comments:
Ooooh it would be really lovely in a gingham.
I love this pattern, I've been looking for a good blouse pattern, I can't really do the tucked in type and it needs to have a shape if I'm not going to tuck it in. I want to get away from t-shirts this summer. Thanks once agaoin for doing a bit of research for me!! BTW I find Jaycotts often have patterns at good prices and deliver almost by return of post!
I'm the scared owner of a new overlocker. I'm going to be looking for some sewing inspiration if I can ever work myself up to putting the thing together....
you've really been inspiring me with all your sewing.
I got a load of essential patterns from my friend today and I fully intend to find something to make. It''l be my first attempt to make a sewn item of clothing from a pattern. I'm a bit scared.
Hey you are so not good for me!! I went to Jaycotts to check this pattern out and I managed to buy this one and 2 others because they are half price!! Trouble is I won't look as fab as you in them!! Still even us tubbies can dream aye!! I'm going to bed now so I'll stop commenting on this post!! G'night x
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