Lace Long Sleeve Flowy Blouse
I'm finally back to writing on this blog after being busy for two months, I still sew some small items and mend a few clothes but haven't sewn new clothes. Until two days before Valentine's arrived, I felt like I had to sew a new blouse to wear to dinner. The blouse had to be in the shade of pink, so I checked my stash and found 2 yards of lace fabric in fuchsia that I don't remember when I bought it. After I had the fabric, I started making the pattern (based on my previous self-drafted blouse pattern) I modified the pattern into a flowy blouse. The pattern was simple, a round neckline, gathered front and back yokes and gathered sleeves with elastic bands. Here is the pattern that I drafted, And after the pattern was done, I cut the fabric as usual. The sewing process was fun and turned out to be easier than I imagined. I sewed the neckline front and back yokes and then attached them to the gathered bodices as shown below. After that, I sewed the shoulder lines togeth
If I left a one word comment, it would be 'Perfect!'. But....please let me add that this colourway is gorgeous on you; the blues are so vibrant! Also a great fit; relaxed but sitting well at the shoulder, neck and waistline. And the collar looks perfect! Gosh, I love a great shirtdress!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue for your lovely words! I am so flattered :)
DeleteHana, this is marvelous and suits you "to a T" (means very flattering).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. So nice to hear that :)
DeleteThis is a very pretty shirt dress. I think the fabric choice is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dorothy :D
DeleteYou look fabulous! Love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tiffany. Glad you love the fabric :)
DeleteLovely dress, beautiful fabric.The colours are perfect on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy :)
DeleteI love your fabric choice Hana! Great idea extending the length of a shirt for a dress....then it is the perfect custom length just for you. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this dress Hana and it looks so comfortable to wear. I really like also what you did with the centre back. Dress looks fabulous on you and the colour is beautiful x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dawn :)
DeleteBeautiful..
ReplyDeleteThe color and style look so pretty on you.. Happy sewing.
Thank you, Judy :)
DeleteThe fabric is gorgeous! I especially like the back detail. You are right -- with or without belt -- it would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Annie :)
DeleteWhat a lovely dress Hana - I can't add much more to this comment because everyone has already said it - perfect and pretty :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah Liz :)
DeleteYou are beautiful with all your dress. Blue is your colour.
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