Saturday, March 20, 2010

Peacock blouse


Ok, I know I said I was done with Simplicity 2614 but when I pulled this synthetic sateen from the stash I couldn't think of anything more appropriate to do with it.
There is something to be said for working with the same pattern across a few garments. It helps to understand its strengths and weakness and to make changes with confidence.
I've included the inside-out shot to show the self lining that I created by mirroring the bodice pattern, removing the gathering at the shoulder seam. This works so much better than the facing included in the pattern. I used a combination of French seams and and bound Hong Kong seams to give the garment a luxurious finish.
I have two more casual tops cut using totally different patterns - Simplicity 3887 and 4528. Not sure if I will have time to finish either before we leave on Wednesday. Looking forward to a month's holiday in Israel, Jordan and Korea. Robin at A Little Sewing on the Side has given me the heads up on where to buy fabric and haberdashery in Seoul, so while I won't be blogging, I will be thinking about sewing!


24 comments:

  1. I adore the peacock fabric, it looks perfect for the blouse style. Have a great journey.

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  2. This fabric is to die for
    Enjoy your vacation. Visiting Jordan and Petra is on my journey wishlist

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  3. Looks fantastic, what beautiful fabric! Have a wonderful trip, sounds amazing!

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  4. Beautiful! What amazing fabric. I love the way you've finished the bodice as well.

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  5. Great blouse, and it is so beautifully finished on the inside. Have a great trip!

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  6. Great blouse and have a wonderful trip.

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  7. Gorgeous blouse - that fabric is stunning!

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  8. I do like your fabric and I have been thinking about that blouse pattern for quite some time - it looks great on you.

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  9. That is one beautiful blouse. I would have done the bodice lining rather than facings, too. It's just so much neater and makes the garment lay better. You are a beautiful lady!

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  10. This is so pretty! The fabric is lovely. This would look great with jeans, too. Have a safe and happy trip.

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  11. Pretty blouse and it looks great on you.

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  12. Love the style and color of this blouse. Have a great trip!Lucky!

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  13. That is a beautifully finished blouse, gorgeous! I hope you have a wonderful trip. We went to Jordan some time back and thought Petra was quite simply one of the most stunning places we'd ever seen...
    Thankyou for your sweet comment on my blog!

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  14. What a beautiful blouse and it looks lovely on you. Thanks for showing us the inside - looks so much better than a facing.

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  15. Don't you feel good being able to make up such a beautiful fabric? You've got the pattern sorted so it just makes sense. Love the blouse.

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  16. Another gorgeous blouse. I love that wonderful peacock print, the colours are so beautiful. You look amazing in it, very elegant.

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  17. Ooh i have been looking at this pattern, I'm so glad you had a good fit right out of the envelope! I'm going to give it a try too. Have fun on your trip!!! We'll miss you!

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  18. Love this fabric... and it is perfect for this pattern. Have a great vacation!!!

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  19. This is so pretty and looks so nice on you!I love the clours in this fabric.

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  20. Happy holidays! you will be the best dressed tourist going round.

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  21. This beautiful top makes the outfit a winner.

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  22. It's really lovely and the colours are great on you.

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