Weekend Getaway Blouse

I needed a pick-me-up in the summer blouse department and I found a fun one to make I was given a Liesel & Co pattern for my contributing on the Oliver & S blog  and I selected the  Weekend Getaway blouse.  I have had this pattern for a couple of months and with all the deconstruction and construction, I just got round to sewing in.  Plus, I was always on the lookout for the perfect fabric.

I found a couple online at Mood, which I thought would make a good combination.  Isn't it always hard to tell for sure on your monitor?  Also, I am too impatient to wait for a swatch and I just went with my gut feeling.  Well, the gut was right and this Geometric Voille and this Stripe Voille, combination is perfect for this summer top

I love how this pattern has the little fold at the bottom of the v-neck.

This pattern includes a bust dart for extra shaping, which I appreciate this feature.  The dart keeps the top from being too boxy.

This pattern also has a dress view.  A very versatile pattern and you can always do it in one fabric and not have the coordinating look.

I did make one mistake.  I added one inch to the length on every piece but the stripe facing piece.  I just took off the inch and made a note on the pattern piece to remember to add the inch!  I do think I want it a bit longer.

If you are looking for a fun pattern to give your summer wardrobe a boost, take a look at this blouse pattern, it was a fun one.  

A nice pleat in the back is a good detail and adds more shaping.

I am wearing this with my white Ginger jeans, one of my favorite jeans.

Disclaimer:  I received this wonderful surprise email, thanking for my contribution, what a nice surprise and quite fun shopping for a new pattern.  I am very appreciative but all the opinions are mine.