2/17/14

little black bow blouse

i'm so happy with how this new blouse turned out.  i used the same vintage 1964 pattern as my sailboat top, but made the long sleeve version this time.    i think this pretty fabric (thrifted) with it's dainty bows is a fun match for the boxy, boyish fit of this top.  also, i made flat-felled seams throughout, which is such a nice, sturdy finish that toughens up the girlish print (a bit)...

peach bow blouse

peach bow blouse

one change i made this time was to add a collar stand.  the original collar pattern piece has a built-in stand, but the collar on my sailboat top never rolled right... this is much better.

peach bow blouse

peach bow blouse

original collar pattern piece with built-in stand:

peach bow blouse

also, i divided the center back pleat into two tucks placed closer to the shoulders (using a couple of men's shirts for reference), so as not to compete with the little loop in the middle.

peach bow blouse

peach bow blouse

peach bow blouse

 possibly the best curved hem i've ever stitched:

peach bow blouse

peach bow blouse


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14 comments:

  1. AllisonFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    very gorgeous work! I love the fabric you've chosen:-) p.s what sort of machine do you use currently?
    happy sewing
    Allison

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  2. lsaspaceyFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Lovely!

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  3. KirstyFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  4. marieFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    thanks so much, Allison! I actually have a few sewing machines, but i made this blouse using only my Viking Husqvarna Emerald 118... it's a great basic machine, i think. my serger is a Brother 1034D and i use a vintage Pfaff 130 for heavy duty sewing. whew! :-)

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  5. marieFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    thanks!!

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  6. marieFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    thanks, Kirsty!

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  7. JennyFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Wow that's really beautiful! Very professionally done.

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  8. Patty JakobFebruary 18, 2014 at 3:43 AM

    Perfect!!!!!! this is beautiful!!!!!!!! I love the fabric and the finish is better than buying it at a store!!!! Well done!!! Where did you get the fabric??

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  9. KatyFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    The fabric and silhouette couldn't be more perfect.

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  10. marieFebruary 18, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    thanks, jenny! i really took my time on this one. :-)

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  11. marieFebruary 18, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    thanks so much, Patty! the fabric was a lucky find at a local thrift shop... i got around 2 yards of it for only $1! :-)

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  12. marieFebruary 18, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    thanks, Katy!

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  13. KirstyFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    You're welcome :) I nominated you for a Liebster Award today, by the way! http://www.teaandrainbows.com/2014/02/liebster-award.html

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  14. marieFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:23 AM

    oh, awesome! thanks a bunch. :-)

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