My latest blouse Vogue 8747 was a quick win in that it was easy to fit and complete, but my credibility fails when I tell you that it sat is my old sewing room as a cut out pattern for nearly two years! I had forgotten about it and found it at the bottom of a box when I moved into my daughter's old bedroom.
The photo doesn't show up the details that well, so let me run you through them. The fabric is a John Kaldor paisley print remnant bought from a charity store. Australian sewers will know Kaldor as a homeware fabric maker but I don't think this high quality lightweight polyester was intended for curtains.
The pattern includes princess seams and light gathering at the bust. It is from the Customfit range with A,B,C & D cup fittings included. I made a 14 D straight out of the pack and the fit is good, but like my recent jacket I could do with an extra centimetre wearing ease. This time not at the bust, but just above the waistline.
Thanks for all your comments on my last post. It means a lot to me. Next up, I just can't decide. Off to think it through.
Lovely blouse! I love a paisley print and the colour suits you.
ReplyDeleteYou look great . I haven't been to your blog for a little while and seeing you'll long so s
ReplyDeleteSvelte is great . The blouse looks great too!!
You do look great, Gail! What a cute top!
ReplyDeleteThis blouse is a winner. As for the wearing ease, it won't be a problem in a few weeks.
ReplyDeleteThat is a quick win! I think I have a few of those lurking somewhere. Looks very nice too.
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely wonderful. Such a great cut on you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on weight loss and finding the cute blouse!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty blouse and you are looking great and meant to tell you last week.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful blouse Gail, and you are looking so healthy and happy! I can remember when John Kaldor finally pulled out of the dressmaking fabric business! and am still a bit sad about it. His prints were so lovely, he really had the eye. I can remember going into my local fabric store and the proprietress telling me he had finally retired; about 2004, I think? It's fantastic that you still have a little piece of the work of this great Australian designer.
ReplyDeleteIs that what happened to John Kaldor?
ReplyDeleteThis blouse is just so smart - not having seen you before I can't comment on your weight loss. Great classic print and great classic blouse pattern.
Great blouse! The print is classic -- great style on you.
ReplyDeleteYou are looking very refreshed so maybe this blouse was meant to compliment your now. It's very pretty.
ReplyDelete2 years! Not so quick but definitely a win. Looks great on you. Love that neckline!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful when things come together easily? Looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I remember John Kaldor too. I was old enough to know he made dress fabrics but not old enough to realize he made home dec fabric too.
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Very nice blouse. i so miss being able to wear things tucked in.
ReplyDeleteGail, you left a comment on my Diana's Dewing lessons blog . I wondered if you also got a feed for my Sew Passionista post. I don't know if it gets lost in Cyberspace or what. anymore.I'm really curious as to why no one is commenting anymore. Thank you .
Very nice top... I too remember John Kaldor making dress fabrics (I thought he did that first and then went into home decor!?). You are looking really great!
ReplyDeleteHello, Gail. I need to catch up with your work, but just let me tell you that this blouse of yours is so pretty. And that you look very beautiful in it!
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