Just as well, as I am seriously lacking separates in my closet.
So here's my latest make; The Birdcage Blouse!!
It is made from the Wearing History Smooth sailing blouse pattern, a 30s style blouse.
It has short puffed sleeves, with turn up, bias cut cuffs, a large pointy notched collar, a fitted, yoked bodice with tucks in the back. Gathering on shoulders and on the back, and small front pockets (that I totally forgot to install!)
The fabric is 100% cotton, also a remnant I found for cheap. I just can't resist a good novelty print, and this was just too cute to pass up. It is birdcages on powder pink, with different colored birds in them, and cute little hearts scattered around. Some of the birds are neon colored, but that doesn't show in the pictures.
I wanted to persuade my two budgies to pose in the pictures with me, but they were not having it, so here's just me..
I am sorry for the semi blurry photos, I really struggle getting good photos alone with my tripod and remote as we have crappy lighting indoors, but you get the general idea.
This blouse was easy and quick to make, and I really like the style. It is perfect for casual wear, and novelty prints. I read some reviews on the pattern in advance, and some said that the sleeves was tight, so I just cut them the next size up from the size I was using. No problem!
As a matter of fact, this is the first thing I have made that didn't involve any seam-ripping, what so ever! What??! Can it really be?
I guess it means I am coming along... :)
I suspect more of these blouses in the near future! Such a great pattern, and fit.
Have you tried any of the Wearing History patterns?
What did you think of them?
Kjempefin!
ReplyDeleteJeg har ikke prøvd noen av mønstrene fra Wearing History, men jeg har vurdert både "Smooth Sailing" og "Homefront Overalls". Jeg har satset på å lage mine egne mønstre etter et mislykket forsøk på å bruke overdelen på Gerties Shirtwaistdress som bluse. Den passet ikke til min kropp i det hele tatt! Kanskje jeg bør revurdere Wearing History..... Fantastisk stoff du har laget blusen i også!
-Heidi
Takk Heidi :) Jeg har funnet ut at det er viktig å velge riktig størrelse, altså bystemål etter høy-bystemålet ditt, og så gjøre justeringer der det trengs. Det er sjeldent ting passer rett ut av konvolutten, spesielt på moderne mønstre. Det jeg syns har vært mest moro med å begynne å sy egne klær, er å lære teknikkene for justeringer, og så få en passform som er helt perfekt :) Ikke er det veldig vanskelig heller!
DeleteVeldig tøfft av deg å lage egne mønstre, det hadde jeg aldri begitt meg ut på, altfor kort lunte :D
That's a really cute blouse! Such a delightful print, and the style really suits you.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we can see the budgies some other time...
Thanks Béa! Well, those tweeties are camera shy, but I'll try to force myself upon them sometime. They need some exposure therapy!
DeleteWhat lovely blouse!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much :)
DeleteI love this. It went together really well. Great job! Looking forward to seeing what you make next
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kaitlyn! I think I need more of this blouse, it is great :)
DeleteBeautiful. Brilliant pattern matching
ReplyDeleteThanks for noticing ;) I did actually try to match he birdies, but it could always be better. The best matching of course, doesn't show on these pictures :P Heh!
DeleteI haven't tried any of her patterns, but I really want to, especially now that I've seen your amazing blouse. I absolutely LOVE the fabric choice! And congrats on no seam ripping! :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blouse! Well done! And isn't it great when a project comes together without any problems!
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric too! Very cute!
Oh my word, how I absolutely adore this blouse!!! If you sold them, I'd tuck away my pennies to buy one for sure. It's just as cute, charming and sweet as the day is long. Fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs (the first from my new computer :)),
♥ Jessica
Well thank you Jessica dear ;) Many would say the print is kind of koo-koo, but I say; what's the point in making your own clothes if you can't have any fun with it? There is plenty of boring clothes in the shops, anyway... ;)
ReplyDeleteSo, pleased with your new electrical friend, I take it? ;)
Beautiful - you do such great work. It looks very professional but also unique and quirky!
ReplyDeleteyou look stunning! what a cute print and flattering blouse
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Thank you, g! I really should make more of these blouses :)
DeleteThe blouse is cute; the sewist is cuter and yes I think I want to try this in multiple prints like Rochelle and definitely a single print like this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and this review, Pin House Playmate! :-)
Cheers,
Lyric
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