Just a short post to let you all know I'm still on planet earth. While I haven't been doing much blogging due to regular interstate commutes to see my mother who has been in poor health, I've been churning out blouses from my TNT blouse pattern McCalls 5433. This one is in navy blue silk with gorgeous filagree silver vintage buttons. I've also made a crisp white one. Now I know that they say that a crisp white blouse is a wardrobe must have. But frankly mine leaves me a little cold. It is beautifully made, the fabric first quality, I just look frumpy in it.
Not so my DD, who looks gorgeous in just about anything. I copied this blouse from her favourite Zara shirt. The skirt is also self drafted. You have no idea the joy that 40 cms of ice blue corduroy can give a young girl. She looks pretty cool don't you think?I started work on a new Burda jacket today and am very impressed with the results so far. Pics shortly.
Happy sewing ladies...and gents!
you both look gorgeous
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be great to be able to wear 40 cm of fabric!
ReplyDeleteI always struggled with the crisp, white blouse...Lucky the navy one looks so good!
Beautiful! - both of you! Not every style and every colour works for every body. The navy does look wonderful on you.
ReplyDeleteYou look great, Gail! Your daughter is stylin'. Sewing for your daughter doesn't bust the stash much, does it? lol
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear your mother in unwell.
Love the navy blouse. Navy is one color that I don't think about until I have an outfit that it would look wonderful with....and then I forget about it until the next time I put the garment on! I think you will get a lot of use out tof that beautiful navy blouse.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blouse! Must feel just divine against the skin. YOur daughter is cyoote! 40cm fabric? That is fabric efficient little mini!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear your Mum has been unwell, and wish her a speedy recovery.
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DeleteGreat blouses! I do have a question about the silk, though. Do you pretreat the fabric, and how? Then do you dry clean or wash at home? I'm craving a silk blouse but don't want to have to resort to dry cleaning. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou both look gorgeous! I made a white blouse recently for the same reason. Every time I put it on, I end up taking it off again. It just doesn't seem to fit in my wardrobe. Sorry to hear about your Mum. Hope you're taking care of yourself in all of this.
ReplyDeleteI love both, Gail. Your blouse is very elegant and very accurate color. Glad to see pictures of "mother and daughter" !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blouse and daughter as cute as can be! I feel exactly the same about a white shirt. Love it on others but on me ,no way.
ReplyDeleteGail thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog.I love the way we sewing bloggers not only share with each other but but learn from each other too.Will look forward to seeing your Burda jacket.
Your daughter inherited your style, whether she admits it or not!;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your mother -- how nice that you are able to see her and spend time. Your navy blouse is fantastic and very flattering, and your daughter is so stylish -- super cute outfit!
ReplyDeleteYou and your daughter look fantastic in your flattering tops! I hope that your mother's health improves.
ReplyDeleteHope your mother's health issues improves rapidly. Both you and your daughter look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAgreeing with everyone that you both look very stylish. Hope your mother will get better soon, recently I've been in care of an aunt who broke her hip, it takes a lot of time!
ReplyDeleteGlad you managed to sew a litle.
Your blouse looks lovely. Love the depth colour and the way it drapes. White blouse leave me a bit cold also. 40cm! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I do like your blouse. I would like that in my wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter certainly has the legs for such a short skirt! She looks lovely in her new outfit.
Hope your mum is feeling better.
Ah I wish I could make a skirt (that fits me!) from 40cms of fabric! Your silk blouse looks great, very expensive looking.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that your mum isn't well and I hope she recovers quickly. I love that navy blouse - very chic and luxurious looking. I'm with you on the white shirt, they are not at all flattering on me. I guess they go with everything and they look fabulous on fashion stylists but sadly not classic for all of us.
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