Camas Blouse

A beautiful blouse and beautiful flowers what a lovely combination.  My blouse is from Indiesew and it is the Camas Blouse by Thread Theory. and this has been on my list since it was released.   The design of the blouse brought me right in then when I read more about the blouse, particularly the fabric suggested..... knit.  After that I really wanted this pattern now, it is made from my favorite type of fabric.   You all know I love my knits!

My fabric is from Style Maker Fabrics, this knit which is a  luscious rayon knit.  I used the black ponte for the contrast.   Speaking of the contrast, isn't the contrast yoke wonderful on this blouse?  It just adds the right amount of pop to the top.  I do think a drapey knit is the best for this pattern, it has some knit shaping and a more fluid knit will hang the best. I am wearing a black camisole under my blouse.  The Camas does have a deep v as you can tell on the pattern front.  I could get away without a camisole but it is just deep enough to be outside my comfort level.  I will adjust the pattern and raise the neckline about one inch and I will be making this top again. Check out the back yoke of the blouse. Sorry for the awkward pose, just getting the  remote control to find the camera!  HA!

The instructions for this blouse are wonderful and I really wouldn't change anything about the instruction or order of construction.  Thread Theory has a finished measurement chart on one of the pattern pieces.  Several measurements are included and so helpful in finding the correct size to make.  .  I went with a size 8 for the entire pattern.  Once I had the blouse close to completion I tried on the blouse and decided it was too big in the waist and hips. A bit of adjusting and the fit was great.  I went down a size at the waist and hips.  I also tapered the sleeves a bit from just above the elbow to the sleeve hem.  I like a bit tighter sleeve.  

Since my ponte was a thicker knit and more stable I only interfaced one of the front band.  As per the Thread Theory instructions, I did not sew buttonholes.  After all, the top is knit and will slip right over the head, a combination of the knit and the deep v-neck.  I just hand stitched the buttons through both layers of the front band.

I love my new Camas Blouse and I love this clematis, too.  It is just so stunning this spring.  Check out my small lilac bush to the lower left.  I am so excited for this one to grow and bloom.  The lilac and the clematis will be a striking combination. While I am on the love topic, I love my new haircut, a trip to the stylist was in order last week.  I am still trying to get it longer but my coarse hair was way out of control.  A bob with a stacked back was in order, now it can grow out with a better look and will be the perfect length for the Kaitlyn's wedding on August 1st Disclosure - I was provided the pattern as a part of the Indiesew blogger team  but the opinions are all mine.