Totally got side tracked on my sewing recently when I saw someone wearing a navy, dotted bow tie blouse and a mustard cardigan. I totally had a...I have to have one too.. moment! I found a pattern to use Burda 10-2011-128 and then went on the hunt for dotted fabric.
Well, did not find any but found a lovely retro birdy chiffon (?) from Spotlight. I enjoyed making the blouse but had a total brain freeze moment sewing the front seam and split. I botched it so that basically I lost 3cm from the front piece. It fits - but is a bit snug on my hips. I would love to make it again just to prove to myself I am not a total klutz! ...and because I really like it and wouldn't mind another one in a plain fabric.
The only other comment I would make about this blouse is that I should have shortened the sleeves slightly and I will do so if I make it again. Onto the piccies...
Talk about distraction, while making the blouse I found a pattern for the vest which I showed you last post which goes with the blouse. So my inspiration was a bow tie dotted blouse with a mustard cardigan and this is what I finished up with...
Ciao for now kittens...
What a lovely top. Very very stylish and looks great with your vest.
ReplyDeleteI love it! I am having a bit of a love affair with mustard at the moment, inspired by a pair of mustard tights I bought at Sussan. I even cut out a mustard skirt last night. Your bird print is very cute and this makes for a great outfit.
ReplyDeleteLove this top and vest. How quickly spots changed to birds, and mustard turns to rust - the fun of sewing and changing our minds. Spotlight has just opened its latest store right near me, so I will have to pop in and have a prowl around.
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit Sue, these look fabulous together!
ReplyDeleteThis blouse looks great, particularly with that vest. Very stylish!
ReplyDeleteI can just see the polka dots and mustard cardi;).I love the bird fabric, and how did I think that pattern looked shapeless? The blouse looks wonderful on you, smart and feminine.I will give that issue another look.
ReplyDeleteI love the birds. They are a great substitute Sue. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the birds. They are totally cool - MUCH better than dots. The blouse looks fantastic on you, Sue. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blouse and your birds are so cute and great styling with the vest perfect.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous blouse, that bird print is really lovely, and a great colourway!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the limoncello link, I checked it out, made it up straight away, and it is "developing" in the fridge now! Thank you!
Beautiful blouse! You found an awesome print with the birds. They still capture that "dot" feel, but are a fun surprise when you see the fabric up close.
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