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Description
I checked my pattern pieces thrice and they seemed to be cut out correctly, but for some reason, the neckhole was suffocatingly tiny (a common problem with this pattern, as it turned out after googling). Fortunately I noticed it during the muslin stage, so I could fix it.
Other problem I had was with the shoulder seams that were up too front. I chose to ignore it and it didn’t bother me much in the end.
It was my first time making bound buttonholes and it was a menace getting them all in one line etc. Could’ve done better, but it could’ve gone a lot worse at the same time.
All in all a relatively successful sewing experience for a novice like me!
P.S. Can someone tell me how to make a decent bow tie? In the end it turned out to be the most difficult part of the construction :P
Material Notes
The same cotton for the blouse and covering the buttons, mystery tulle-like fabric for sew-in interfacing (because I forgot to buy the fusible one).
Difficulty
Novice
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Mar 13, 2013, 10.24 PMby Claire Cooper
It looks good, Have yet to try this pattern!
Mar 5, 2013, 10.31 AMby tejka
the back looks great!
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Mar 7, 2013, 06.55 AMby estakaad
Thanks!
Mar 3, 2013, 03.02 PMby pampula
your blouse is lovely, the sleeves are my favorite and the bow tie is very cute as well :)
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Mar 3, 2013, 03.20 PMby estakaad
Thanks! Sleeves like these can end up being a bit bulky, but I was quite lucky this time :)
Mar 3, 2013, 02.05 PMby skeeler
Well done! This is a beautiful color on you also.
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Mar 3, 2013, 02.08 PMby estakaad
Thank you! Orange seemed to be a proper color for cheering myself up during this neverending winter.