First I ordered Mood Fabrics' Silk Floral Voile in June, isn't it soooo pretty? The flowers are very large scale, just wait until you see my top.
Also, in June I ordered Deer and Doe's Datura Blouse, which comes from France and the pattern arrived the first week of August.
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We have had a lot going on here the first few weeks in August. Erin, her hubby and the grandbaby moved in with us, they are building a house. Paige and her hubby bought a house that needs work and I have gone up a couple of times to paint. Then last week we moved the twins into college. Yes, there were tears shed and I still catch myself with some watery eyes. The good thing, they are not far away.
Back to sewing and the blouse, this week I cut it out and got started. The pattern comes with two instruction booklets, one in French and one in English. I was very impressed with the instructions and the top was easy to construct. I only had one time to unsew and it was all my fault, forgot to turn the front bodice right sides out. I did find their method of constructing the bodice and lining to be amazingly easy with fantastic results.
So here is the top, see what I mean about the scale? I love the size and tried to be careful not to have the middle of the flower in any bulls-eye area.
I can wear it with jeans and shorts with the sleeveless look or I can wear it with a cardigan or jacket.
I am thrilled to get this top done before the end of August. I did change the hemline. The instructions have you hem with a bias self-fabric facing. I just serged the bottom and turned up the hem.
Let's talk sizing, I chose my size by the measurements on the chart, which was a 42. Usually with Burda I make a 38 or a 40. I ended up taking the top in at the side seams. Next time it will be a 40 at the bust and 38 for the rest of the top.
I really like the back with the bodice and the buttoned lower back, just a little extra detail. I did baste the side seams, sewed the buttonholes and buttons on the top. This helped with the fitting but was a bit different than their order.
A fun top from some really unique fabric and I will enjoy wearing it for the rest of summer.
Very pretty!
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DeleteThis is really very cute, and very flattering. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove this fabric & your new top!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are doing well with the
changes in your family.....and you get to have
your grand baby nice & close!
Thanks, Patty, I am thrilled with the top. I am doing better, the first few days after the twins went to school were very rough! I spoiled the little guy all day today
DeleteWhat a cute top! I really like the large scale print. You made great use of it. It's darling on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks,Lisa,I was a little nervous about the large scale but couldn't be happier with the results.
Deleteloooooove this top and the large scale print.
ReplyDeletethanks, Cidell, it is a great top and fabric.
DeleteReally, really, really cute! I love this!
ReplyDeletethank you, it was worth the wait for the pattern so I could combine the top and fabric.
DeletePretty! And I'm impressed you got any sewing done with everything else going on;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angela, I really wanted to get this top done, so I made sure to get into my sewing room.
DeleteIt's beautiful, Lori! Good choice of matching the fabric with the pattern. I just love those Deer & Doe patterns, aren't they so satisfying to put together? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lauren, I really liked the Deer&Doe patterns, I have a blouse to try,too.
DeleteWow - you have been busy! I love the scale of the print on this and it seems like the blouse would be so versatile too. I may need to add this to my ever growing sewing queue!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shar, yes you do need to add it to your queue.
DeleteLove the fabric and the style! I probably would have serged the hem too. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin, the facing just seemed like too much work and serging made it so easy.
DeleteYour life sounds busy indeed, Lori. But you still find time to whip up amazing garments. I adore your fabric choice for this. I'm not familiar with the pattern but will have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cissie, the fabric is luscious, check out their cute patterns at Deer & Doe, there are some cute ones.
DeleteThe top and the fabric are both very stunning. Good job!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa, I love them both.
DeleteI love this blouse so much, I wish it was hanging in my closet right now! Thanks for the warning on Deer and Doe patterns taking so long to arrive. I don't think I will be able to copy this lovely piece before the end of our short Seattle summer *sob*
ReplyDeleteThank you, maybe Deer and Doe will come out with pdf for their patterns.
DeleteBeautiful fabric, and well suited to this little top!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judith, I was a bit nervous with the scale but I am thrilled with the results.
DeleteThis is a cute top! I love, love, love the fabric. The pink sweater with top is a very nice look as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda, the fabric is amazing. It was a joy to sew and those large scale flowers just put it over the top.
DeleteBeautiful! Good luck with all of the changes going on with your family. Our house feels like a train station too, with daughters moving in and then out again. It's great that you are able to find some time to sew with so much going on!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann. It is busy/crazy here. My sewing room is a nice place to land sometimes!
DeletePretty top! I love the unique detailing in the back.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Levone, the back is fun.
DeleteSo cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steph.
DeleteLove it, its adorable. Also your shoes look cute :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, for the top compliments and shoes. I bought them early spring and love them.
DeleteI love, love, this top and paired with the cardigan especially! Such an investment when you can transition a wardrobe from warmer to cooler months!
ReplyDeleteThank you, that is my favorite look also.
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