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this blouse was a pain with mistake after mistake, but i think that it was worth it in the end. I learned that bias cut organza is just a bad idea…next time the ruffles will be straight of the grain and cut a bit smaller width wise (i omitted the in-seam ruffle because the 2 previous ones were enough). i had to take this pattern in too, though not as drastically as my celeste dress (next time i’ll cut a size down to start). though it was a bit of pain, i love the rolled hem on the edge of the ruffle (i also rolled the bottom hem out of sheer laziness). Lastly, i had to cut the armholes bigger; they were barely big enough before the sleeve went in.
I plan to use it for a couple things. i originally planned to use it under a bridesmaids dress (it’s a conservative wedding), but i think that it would be a nice steampunk piece too.
Material Notes
stretch satin for the main part, striped organza for sleeves and ruffles, 1/2 inch pearl buttons
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Jun 4, 2010, 12.39 PMby almatinka
Beautiful fabrics and the blouse looks so amazing! And (not being narrow-ruffles-fan myself) I actually like the reduced number of them on your version – it makes it look neater, I think! Either way, it’s beautiful!
Jan 13, 2010, 06.08 PMby jam and ivy
it is funny that we both had issues with this pattern. I guess it goes to show that no two bodies are alike! Yours looks great though! I never mastered the rolled hem…I might practice on another JJ.
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Jan 14, 2010, 01.01 AMby oscarthegrouch108
ahh, mr. serger is fantastic at the rolled hem! though many sewing machines do a great job at it (check out your manual to see if it can do this)
Jan 27, 2009, 11.43 AMby redoubt
This is gorgeous, and would definitely make a good steampunk piece!
Jan 27, 2009, 09.42 AMby oscarthegrouch108
Thanks everyone!
HeidiMW- follow the JJ pattern! you’ll have a lovely ruffly shirt in no time! i warn you though, bias cut sheer is NOT fun/easy to work with! (well at least for me).
Jan 26, 2009, 05.29 AMby milkyway
OHHH lovely, very nice, gorgeous and feminine, congratulations, great variation
Jan 25, 2009, 08.41 PMby heidimw
O beautiful!
i see these frills everywhere!
yet i do not know how ppl get them! SO pretty… how u do these frills and so neat too!?