My newest blouse is easily by far my best sewing achievement. I almost cried with happiness when I finished the last stitches without any big hiccup. I really worked hard to get this blouse right. During some past attempts at grading I would miss a step and without any proper notes written I usually started again from scratch. Not with this blouse. Oh no…I took notes in a sewing designated notebook.
For my muslin I did the following changes to the pattern, a bust size 40:
1. Added 1 inch to each seam to the back and front bodice pieces (4 inches in total added)
2. Added 1/4 inch to sleeve cap and 1 inch to sleeve width
For my final version I changed the following:
1. Moved the shoulder seam back by 2 inches
2. Shaved off 2 inches from the bodice armscye
3. Lengthened the bodice by 2 inches
4. Left out the lace.
I am quite the happy bunny with this blouse. I love the fit and would love to give myself a medal for proving to myself that I really can make a well-fitting blouse. I had doubts, y’all!
The fabric is a cotton-silk blend purchased on Goldhawk Road during the Fabric Fandango meetup. I first wore my blouse on Me-Made-May Day 27, also my handsome husband’s birthday.
Maybe I lucked out with my calculations and construction but I think I am sold on vintage patterns. The blouse is so feminine and complimentary. And the construction wasn’t as complicated as I imagined it being. I’ve since added a couple to my pattern collection.
Yay! It’s really lovely – and you two look so happy in the sunshine! 🙂 Well done!
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Wonderful!!!!! I’m so happy for you and I understand that ‘I could cry’ feeling when something turns out well. This reminds me of a J-Crew floral blouse that was all the rage and sold out.
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Fantastic! And it sounds like it was a real pleasure to sew – bonus!
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The fit looks perfect and I LOVE that fabric!
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Oh, I love this! It’s the perfect fit and the perfect print! You’re really on a roll lately! Oh, and the 27th is my husband’s birthday, too!
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Gorgeous. It’s so great that you can celebrate your successes.
Then it’s on to the next! 🙂
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Gorgeous, hun!
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Congrats! It is a beautiful blouse, and you look fab in it! Hey, my bday was May 27 too!
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Wonderful work! It’s nice to see your sweetheart, I love seeing peeks into my blogging “family’s” personal life
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This blouse is lovely on you !You did a great job grading this blouse !
Your husband and you are a beautiful couple !
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This looks amazing! Well done on all the hard work – grading can really be a nightmare sometimes!
Great job!
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Awh you two are just so cute! Congrats on the blouse – it’s stunning and I absolutely adore that fabric. I may have to hotfoot it to Goldhawk road just for that. Really lovely Mela 🙂
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Congrats I feel your elation. Fabulous. You are so photogenic by the way, love your pics.
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It’s gorgeous! I love that print and it fits beautifully!
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I’m so impressed that you figured all this out! I have yet to try grading anything, so I’m kind of in awe of anyone who can do it.
Your blouse is so pretty!
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yay! Grading terrifies me- now I have an inspiration. You look lovely!
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Hooray! Well done that girl! It’s lovely and I know you will smile inside every time you wear it, knowing you cracked the fit 😀
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What an achievement Mela, you have every reason to be proud of yourself! I’ve been waiting to see what you made with this gorgeous fabric and you certainly chose well. What a well-deserved successes indeed! And your vintage patterns are so gorgeous!
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Your blouse is lovely! Congrats on getting a great fit, one of the hardest parts I think! I love the fabric and the dress pattern is so cute!
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Wow! Congratulations on a wonderful achievement! It looks perfect on you.
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Woo! Well done, it’s a great fit and I love the fabric. How fab you’ve got it nailed and can now make as many as you like.
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Yeahhhh fantastic work x
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Congratulations! You look beautiful! Well done on such a good job!
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Beautiful, definitely give yourself a medal! I love the fabric:) Well done, well done!!
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What a beautiful blouse and what a great job you’ve done of it. Belated birthday wishes to Hubby…you two are a gorgeous couple.
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It looks marvelous!!! You did a fantastic job!! That fabric is just too delightful 🙂
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Lovely! The fabric is great and the fit near perfect!
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Beautiful blouse. I love the fabric. You and your husband look so cute together!
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Thank you 🙂
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