So in their latest collection (Autumn/winter 2011/12) I saw this beautiful scarf collar blouse which they have scattered throughout this collection in many different fabrics and colours.
So I searched all my patterns to see if I had anything similar and came up with a very very old OOP Simplicity 9581.
This doesn't have the v.neck front like the Madeleine one does so I needed to adjust the pattern. After a few hours this is what I came up with.
The Fabric was a lovely crepe with a slight grainy texture purchased from Walthamstow market £1 a metre and took just under two metres.
The construction was done predominately with my serger so this was nice and quick and easy. This was a very old pattern which I would have made about 25-30 years ago, so needless to say I am slightly fuller than I was then, so I made broad back adjustment and a FBA too.
I am delighted the way this blouse turned out and now I would like to find some mink coloured fabric to make a pair of pants or a skirt to go with this, and this is the start of my late summer/autumn 6PAC for the 2011 6-Piece Autumn Collection (6PAC) sew-along (August - October).
The blouse came out beautifully Pauline. I love the fabric pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice classy blouse!
ReplyDeleteI like this blouse! Love the fabric
ReplyDeleteLove your blouse. Great fabric. Looks lovely and feminine.
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and feminine - lovely :)
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