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I have been itching to make some blouses for my summer wardrobe. This is the 1st blouse I’ve sewn. The only criteria I had for patterns is for something work-appropriate yet versatile— I ended up choosing the Alexander from Burdastyle. The construction of the rippling sleeves is really quite clever— with slashing and gathering instead of a true set-in sleeve.
I made some alterations to the pattern. Instead of using their facings, I made 1.5" bias strips to use as facings and on the hems. I used french seams. The original peplum was way too short for me, so I cut a new peplum about 3" longer than the pattern. Also, I cut the back on the fold to eliminate the back buttons.
The result isn’t perfect, but overall, I’m pretty happy how it turned out. And best of all, it has made me excited to try more blouses with sheer fabrics!
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Sheer crinkly fabric-- not exactly sure what it is!
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May 10, 2010, 03.50 AMby mlssfshn
great job love it!
Mar 26, 2010, 08.04 PMby almatinka
Wow! What a beauty!!! Love the fabric (and congratulations on being brave and working with it – the result is stunning!) and the fit on you!!!! I kept waiting to see if they would ever make this pattern in a plus size – “I’d buy it just for the sleeves” I kept thinking. Now, seeing your wonderful creation, I am thinking for the first time, that I WANT it and not just for the sleeves – I am sure, if wanted the peplum could be “played around” with to flatter… wider hips ;-).
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Apr 2, 2010, 12.25 AMby freshdaily18
It is a fun fabric! The sleeves really are clever. And you could definitely play around with the peplum to find a shape that flatters you.
Apr 2, 2010, 12.20 PMby almatinka
Well, then the only thing left is to wait for them to release the blouse in plus sizes! :-)
Mar 22, 2010, 04.32 AMby heatherrique
Truly a stunning top! I adore the color and style on you!
Mar 16, 2010, 05.00 PMby wackyblonde
I love the colour and I really like this blouse pattern. I too and working up the courage to try sheer fabric for blouses. The more I see on here the braver I become. Cannot wait to see more of your work. :)
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Mar 16, 2010, 08.13 PMby freshdaily18
Thanks! I agree that it’s nice to have a community to share ideas with. It certainly makes me a braver seamstress!