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I had cut the parts of Jennifer pattern a long time ago but I wasn't too enthusiatic about it, nor the fabric which I found slightly tacky. At the end of June, I went to see the My Bloody Valentine playing a gig at the Roundhouse in London. The front woman, Bilinda Butcher, was wearing a beautiful blouse with a pleated 'bib'. I decided to apply the idea to the Jennifer pattern. The mistake for me was that I had cut the front neck inset(see last picture) and it was difficult to sew it back to the front part. So next time, if I ever reproduce the blouse (uhmm crepe fabric would be great) I would redraft the neck line(a straighter curve rather than a plunging one)before cutting the fabric. The gig was great and so was Bilinda Butcher's melodic voice over the overwhelming wall of sound

Materials

Silk

Credits

Bilinda Butcher from My Bloody Valentine (or whoever her designer is)
Burdastyle and Snaggletooth

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nenasew Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 5:39 AM
Working on JJ blouse.

Beautiful blouse. It looks a little romantic I think. So how did you resolve the neck? It looks perfect from the front. Beautiful pictures too.
Kleinfee Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 5:47 AM

I don´t find the right words...Wow! I love these blouse and you did a great work! She looks prerfect on you.
naughtylittlepony Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 6:00 AM
making trousers!

Woa! that is stunning. You are my hero!
yoshimi Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 6:16 AM

You did an amazing job on it! I love it too much. I'm stunned...
Polychromatin Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 6:29 AM
altering and repairing

Wow, that is such a cool blouse! Looks so beautiful and unique!
AnaJan Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 6:30 AM

The moment I saw this creation's image on the Creations page (where your head is cropped and the blouse is in focus), I knew it was your blouse! It reminded me of the "Frou frou JJ", even though these two blouses are completely different. Your style is recognizable. As usual - you made a gourgeous, original blouse which, I think and hope so, will inspire us all. Bravo!
JJ Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 6:34 AM
sewing summer clothes.

Wow, I love this. Wonderful wonderful creation.
sewella Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 6:55 AM
preparing curricula

Well,this one has left me speechless. Amazing job and excellent skills. I love it - would die for it! I envy you for having this gorgeous blouse in your possession! :)
LYBU Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 7:03 AM
has her sewig mach. in reparation

Great idea. It looks very chic and romantic. I love everything about it.
Photinx Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 7:10 AM
procrastinating, of course.

beautiful blouse!
smvphotography Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 7:28 AM
not getting enough sewing time

i'm soooo impressed! this is gorgeous! i'm working on a top which is hopefully going to have some similar details but yours is certainly something to aspire to.
akazukinchan Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 7:29 AM
cleaning house

What an amazing Jennifer blouse! So creative and well executed.
Hannahlee Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 7:43 AM

This is awesome! It's so creative and it looks wonderful!
modagirl1983 Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 8:11 AM

Just beautiful!! Good job
CarlaTV Ï Posted 21 July 2008 at 9:30 AM
3 day weekend coming up!

Love the detail of the pin tucks on the shoulders, hem, and the back of your blouse. You did such a wonderful job. You make me want to try harder when it comes to sewing. Thanks for the inspiration!