Tuesday 22 July 2014

Lottie Blouse and a bit of a bargain!





This was a bargain make.  The pattern is the Lottie blouse which came free with Simple Sew magazine (this is a new mag which I am enjoying).   Sorry I did mean to blog about this blouse while the magazine was still available but I think it disappeared last week!




I liked the look of the blouse and then at the Minerva meet-up Lisa (the designer) was demonstrating making the blouse.  Lisa's red version was gorgeous and it looked really easy.


So I bought the fabric at the Minerva craft meet-up.  It is 100% viscose but it has a lovely drape for this blouse and feels really comfy.  At £5.95 a metre I needed 1.2 metres, so again a bargain (you can buy it on-line here) .  It definitely has a 60s vibe in the bright paisley pattern and the jade colour goes really well with other items in my wardrobe. I'm getting a bit fonder of 60s fashions (the problem is I was there for the first time - and I'm enjoying This Old Thing on a Wed evening which is looking at Vintage (mostly 60s) clothes.  I really like the finished blouse, not my usual style as it is not really fitted, but I do like a bow-neck!




The neck was the fiddly bit.  You have to cover the key hole shape with bias binding (I made my own; first time for this, and with this really soft fabric it was a bit difficult). 



So the bias round the neck was a bit tricky but otherwise construction was straightforward.  You fit the sleeves in flat and then just sew right from the cuff to the hem. 

We are having a lovely heatwave here in Cumbria and I'm enjoying the sunshine as well as lovely bunches of stocks and roses!  Thanks so much for your comments which I love reading.  Enjoy the rest of the wekk.

6 comments:

  1. This looks really successful. I have the pattern, but have been hesitating because of the loose 3/4 length sleeves. However, they look fine on you.

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    1. I know what you mean Jane, they aren't good sleeves for under a jacket or cardigan, very comfy though and quick and easy to make. Hope to see your version soon.

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  2. This is on my to do list, and now I've seen yours I'm going to move it up the list. x

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    1. I'll look forward to seeing your version on your blog! I really enjoy your blog and your style! You produce so many lovely garments!

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  3. That is a really gorgeous blouse. You always seem to have such a knack for choosing fabrics and patterns which suit you really well. x

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  4. Adore your fabric choice! Just started making mine, can't wait to finish! X

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