It appears that some of my followers do indeed appreciate vintage wear more than I do. Carolyn is the lucky recipient of the pattern drawn randomly from my gardening hat!
I have completed my McCalls 6035 white linen blouse and am very happy with results. This pattern adjusts the shape of the princess seam to offer a variety of cup sizes. I used a 14 D which fitted straight out of the pack. The only adjustment I made was to reduce the gathering of the sleeve by a total of 14 cms! These sleeves are huge - straight out of the Seinfeld Puffy Blouse episode.
I will definitely make this blouse again, but am likely to substitute the sleeves for another style.
My blouse is ready in time for Wear your white shirt day on 19th May, a special day to raise funds and awareness for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. So my aussie sewing friends, I hope that you are busily making white shirts. Although if you do purchase the recommended Witchery blouse, it's all for a good cause.
Next up? I'm keen to start on a tailored jacket, but may just continue to make blouses as I am very short on work blouses now that I'm visiting the office on a daily basis.
Beautiful blouse.
ReplyDeleteI love how there is a Seinfeld episode to relate to practically every real life situation, too funny!
ReplyDeleteI like your white blouse, a good linen shirt is such a good staple in the wardrobe. I need more blouses too, it's just that it's easier to sew (and wear) dresses that I get sidetracked and never make any!
Gorgeous blouse.
ReplyDeleteVery nice looking shirt. I am a sucker for a classic style.
ReplyDeleteLove your blouse!
ReplyDeleteLovely blouse. Lately, for some reason, I've been shying away from linen for blouses. Reason being - difficult to iron. But it can't be any worse than cotton shirting???
ReplyDeleteLooks great - 19th May - I'll make a note of it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for naming me the winner of the vintage pattern! I have emailed you via the email address on your profile page.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great white shirt... I made a white linen shirt for my husband and I steal it so much from his side of the wardrobe I really should make my own! I didn't know about the 19th May, so I will definitely make a note in my diary and wear a white shirt on that day, thank you for the heads-up
White linen shirts are such a staple. Yours looks lovely. I remember that Seinfield episode - "But I don't want to be a pirate!"
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blouse! I can "breathe"summer watching it. Never too many white shirts in the closet, right??
ReplyDeleteThe blouse looks so summery and beautiful! Supporting ovarian cancer research is a great cause.
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