Due to the fitting issues I had with the Minoru and not being a pear shape, I realised that the Alma Blouse is very similar to my very modified TNT blouse, Vogue 8572 (OOP). I traced off another copy of my TNT blouse pattern and then added the neckline detail from the Alma Blouse as well as drafting the facing pieces.
Next up was what fabric to use. I've had this piece in my stash since 2003 so thought it would be a good time to use it as it was one of the 2012 Pantone colours (better late than never).
I'm not sure what the fibre content of this fabric is but polyester seems a very good choice, it takes a lot of pressing to get reasonable looking seams or darts using steam and a clapper and it frays like mad.
However after all of that I am rather pleased with this blouse.
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| The creases are from wearing this top all day. |
It wasn't until I typed up this post that I seem to have a bit of a citrus theme going on, so do I continue it with the lemon blouse or make the brown denim style skirt out of linen?
I wonder which it will be
15 comments:
I can already see you wearing a brown denim skirt.
I love the neckline and I can see why you wanted to make it. Great colour, too.
Your blouse is gorgeous. Really turned out nice.
Th citrus colors look great on you, but go for the brown denim.
What a lovely Alma blouse. The color looks great on you.
That's very pretty, and a nice fit. I too, copy design details onto a TNT. Much easier than altering every pattern, again and again.
Very pretty & that color looks great on you!
Just love that vibrant shade on you - great sewing of this top...J
Another great top - the brown skirt will go great with both tops and also a lemon top. Lovely.
Great colour and a very pretty top! This top will get a lot of wear and should look great under a jacket too.
Beautiful. I really like these citrus colours on you
The Alma is a really great pattern and your version looks lovely. Your colour choice is really fun and it looks great on you.
That neckline is sweet, and the color is awesome. I love the citrus theme. Go for the lemon.
That neckline is so pretty on you! Love your citrus theme!
The citrus shades really suit you, but won't they also look good with a brown denim skirt. You could make both!
The Alma blouse neckline is very pretty.
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