Wednesday, May 1, 2013

A quick win

At work we talk a lot about quick wins and I don't see we can't build them into sewing speak. 

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.

18 comments:

  1. Lovely blouse! I love a paisley print and the colour suits you.

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  2. You look great . I haven't been to your blog for a little while and seeing you'll long so s

    Svelte is great . The blouse looks great too!!

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  3. You do look great, Gail! What a cute top!

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  4. This blouse is a winner. As for the wearing ease, it won't be a problem in a few weeks.

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  5. That is a quick win! I think I have a few of those lurking somewhere. Looks very nice too.

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  6. You look absolutely wonderful. Such a great cut on you.

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  7. Congrats on weight loss and finding the cute blouse!

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  8. Very pretty blouse and you are looking great and meant to tell you last week.

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  9. This 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.

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  10. Is that what happened to John Kaldor?

    This 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.

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  11. Great blouse! The print is classic -- great style on you.

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  12. You are looking very refreshed so maybe this blouse was meant to compliment your now. It's very pretty.

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  13. 2 years! Not so quick but definitely a win. Looks great on you. Love that neckline!

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  14. Isn't it wonderful when things come together easily? Looks lovely!

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  15. Very 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.
    Sewingelle

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  16. Very nice blouse. i so miss being able to wear things tucked in.
    Gail, 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 .

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  17. 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!

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  18. Hello, 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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