requires just the right pattern. This Anna Sui print marinated on my shelf for a month before I decided on a pattern, I felt it needed to be a bit more feminine to match the floral of the print. I went with a pattern I have sewn twice before, McCall's 6512, view B, with the tie and 3/4 sleeves.
This fabric was the perfect match for this top. It drapes perfectly and presses so nicely. The one thing about this pattern is all the hand-sewing. The cuffs, front facing, collar, neck facing, are all hand-sewn into place. You could easily edgestitch these and speed up the sewing process. I am good with the post-shirt advice, I did all the hand-sewing!
I paired this blouse with my black ponte pants for a dressier look but I can see it with skinny jeans and boots then possibly add a cardigan. It will be very versatile and this color combination of black-torquoise-rose will be so nice in the winter months when you want some color. Back to the pattern, it is full, a true tunic-type top. I believe next time I will eliminate the tucks in the back, thus taking out some fullness. Can you see the tucks and the extra fullness in the middle back? This would be a good way to make a slimmer top.
Let's go back to the fabric, the viscose and cotton combination makes such a good combination. The fabric is lightweight but not too thin and presses like a cotton, all important factors for this blouse.
How many of you complete a garment, wear it a few times or even once and decide to change something on that garment? This might be one of those garments, I might do a bit of tweaking on the side seams. I love this top and the pattern, I just might not want all the extra width. One more time, this Anna Sui fabric is just such a joy to sew.
Call me a bit strange, but I just couldn't wait to sew a seam and head to the ironing board to press this fabric. It worked perfectly
What a great blouse! I can imagine that fabric being beautiful to work with. I have a sweater in my closet that I think would be revolutionized by changing out the buttons now that I think about it. If you love a garment and there's something you find you want to change, I think it's always worth it if the change will improve how you feel about it.
ReplyDeleteThanks and you are right, it is worth it. I did a bit of tweaking yesterday and wore my blouse to work today.
DeleteCute, love the material.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth, it is fabulous fabric.
DeleteGreat job! love the print.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joen, I love the print, too (and the blouse).
DeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela
DeleteA very pretty and versatile top. Colors are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna, I like the colors mixed with the black.
DeleteWhat pretty fabric! You're right that it's perfect for this pattern. I do have some things that I mean to tweak, but new sewing always gets in the way!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shar.
DeleteI have a habit of tweaking clothes after wearing it for the first time. I just want it to sit right. Especially the lining in skirts.
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of your blouse and its prettiness.
Thank you, sometimes when you wear things you notice issues a bit more than when you try on during construction, don't you think? I really like my blouse, too. Have a great day.
DeleteVery cute Lori, I completely get the tweaking it will make it a whole new top.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nikki, I just took in the sides seams a bit for a more fitted look, much better :)
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