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This is my version of the Alexander blouse! I love this blouse, it’s adorable. And such a cute vintage feel, don’t I look like I should be huddled in an English country house smoking countless cigarettes and watching Miss Marple solve crimes?
I lengthened the peplum about three inches and omitted the back buttons and opening. Instead, I cut the back on the fold. I had to add buttons to the front, as well as a placket. The one issue I have with this pattern is that while it fits really well, the opening does gape between the buttons, so a placket seemed the only possible solution. I don’t mind having to see it, as long as you don’t see my bra!
Part of the issue could be this fabric, which is very silky and drapey. I love it, but I might try it again with a nice stiff poplin!
I blogged about it here: http://strugglesewsastraightseam.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/flirting-with-the-forties-blouse/
Material Notes
I have no idea, it didn’t say on the spool. I got it at joanns, and I think it’s synthetic? Maybe?
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 5, 2011, 07.15 PMby jhurienesling
Very nice and the fabric is so romantic! Well done.
Feb 5, 2011, 05.59 AMby leahfranqui
Oh, thank you so much! I read literally everyone else’s descriptions of this project on this site before I made the shirt, and poured over the instructions. I’m always up for more peplum, though!
Feb 5, 2011, 03.53 AMby sarsaparilla
Wow it looks awesome on you! I made an Alexander a while back, but it was too short in length and desperately needed a placket at the front. I’d love to try it again though :)
Feb 4, 2011, 09.52 PMby leahfranqui
Oh, thank you so much! (blushing!) It’s a great pattern for curves, honestly.
Feb 4, 2011, 07.01 PMby denisedamedesigns
So pretty – love the flutter sleeve.
Feb 4, 2011, 06.31 PMby frkbustad
It’s so much fun! The fabric is nice and looks like sunshine!
Feb 4, 2011, 04.31 PMby leahfranqui
Thank you! I love this fabric, I was so afraid of messing it up!
Feb 4, 2011, 04.13 PMby Eva Fisher
Gorgeous! Great fabric choice
Feb 4, 2011, 04.05 PMby leahfranqui
Thank you!
Feb 4, 2011, 04.03 PMby cd909
Love it!