Nature intended for the blouse to follow Anne Klein's design Vogue 1294. But somehow I didn't get the instructions and couldn't figure out how the collar worked. It was also a little low cut for my liking. So evolution stepped in and the blouse metamorphised into a necktie blouse with a ruffled front that extends around to the back.
By the time I got to sleeves I was feeling a bit smug and creative and added a fringe trim cut from the fabric selvidge. Not so sure about the evolutionary benefits of this stage, so perhaps the wings will be clipped!
The best thing about the blouse was that I was able to cut the pattern straight from the pack without my usual 3cm fba and large adjustments. Weight loss is a beautiful thing. 5 kilos down and more to go.
Not sure where my sewing is going next. I have the most beautiful cyclamen wool to match this blouse but tailoring will have to wait for the 'new me'. So happy sewing while I go upstairs and decide!
Metamorphosis is all a part of the creative process. You allowed it to happen and created something beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss. Such a huge accomplishment!!!
Congratulations on your weight loss. Keep up the good work!!!
ReplyDeleteNice blouse and comgrats on the weight loss!
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely...would love to see it on you.
ReplyDeleteThe blouse is really pretty as you made it. And the fabric is so pretty! I bet you look wonderful in it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice - great fabric.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss. I know it's not easy, as I battle my bulge, too. You have a pretty blouse. It will be a boost to your self-esteem as you continue losing,
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Do we get to see the 5kg skinnier version of you modeling it?
ReplyDeleteYour blouse looks really nice and I'd also like to see it on the newer you. WOW 5 kg is a great thing. It is a long road but so worth it and the health benefits are amazing for only 5 kg! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very clever and creative solution to the problems with the pattern. And congratulation on your weight loss! When are we going to see the new you? ;)
ReplyDeleteJust had a look at the original pattern and OMG that's hardly surprising that the instructions were tricky! What a complex design! I love how you solved the issue though. And well done on your weightloss. I wish I could say the same!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your weight loss ... This is great news. Happy to hear! Now it's worth the job of the blouse ..
ReplyDeleteoh keep up the good work . Its hard sewing when losing weight . I feel that sewing too many things might saboutage my efforts.!!
ReplyDeleteoh keep up the good work . Its hard sewing when losing weight . I feel that sewing too many things might saboutage my efforts.!!
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