![peach bow blouse](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/12491049535_f0dfa17d0d_z.jpg)
![peach bow blouse](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3788/12491163843_db715a4c60_z.jpg)
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](https://ycpi-farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/12491526364_4e68bd06eb_z.jpg)
![peach bow blouse](https://v4s.yimg.com/so/7323/12491167253_0aca5f79ef_z.jpg)
original collar pattern piece with built-in stand:
![peach bow blouse](https://v4s.yimg.com/sj/2850/12491528224_71cbfbfca3_z.jpg)
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](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/12491048855_7640239fa2_z.jpg)
![peach bow blouse](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/12491521994_6f274f3f0b_z.jpg)
![peach bow blouse](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3769/12491525374_edb607c58c_z.jpg)
possibly the best curved hem i've ever stitched:
![peach bow blouse](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/12491042895_713fb33edc_z.jpg)
![peach bow blouse](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3753/12491519844_5906a90fae_z.jpg)
very gorgeous work! I love the fabric you've chosen:-) p.s what sort of machine do you use currently?
ReplyDeletehappy sewing
Allison
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeletethanks 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! :-)
ReplyDeletethanks!!
ReplyDeletethanks, Kirsty!
ReplyDeleteWow that's really beautiful! Very professionally done.
ReplyDeletePerfect!!!!!! 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??
ReplyDeleteThe fabric and silhouette couldn't be more perfect.
ReplyDeletethanks, jenny! i really took my time on this one. :-)
ReplyDeletethanks so much, Patty! the fabric was a lucky find at a local thrift shop... i got around 2 yards of it for only $1! :-)
ReplyDeletethanks, Katy!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome :) I nominated you for a Liebster Award today, by the way! http://www.teaandrainbows.com/2014/02/liebster-award.html
ReplyDeleteoh, awesome! thanks a bunch. :-)
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