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This blouse has been on my mind for quite some time. There have been so many lovely versions of the bow blouse posted and I have admired them all. Most recently dtale used the bodice of the JJ and adjusted it to include a bow. Since I had already downloaded this pattern, I thought it was time to make my own bow blouse.
This fabric is taken from a silk kimono that I have had for years. As much as it pained me to take it apart, I couldn’t deny the fact that it had been hanging in my wardrobe for three years untouched. It seemed almost shameful, but with every seam undone I was more resolved to create a blouse to showcase the beautiful craftsmanship of the hand painted poppies.
Alterations to the JJ included an extended collar for the bow, hidden snap closures, and omitting the sleeves and ruffles. I also added a buttonhole at side collar to allow for the tie to pull through creating a side bow rather than one front center.
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Vintage Silk
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Novice
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Sep 16, 2010, 07.05 AMby cristinalanz
Wow, lovely. Long life to the kimono …
Jul 16, 2010, 03.29 PMby anaalves
Just gorgeous! You are a very talented seamstress .Love the finished product.
Jun 2, 2010, 01.11 PMby lybu
Very pretty. Very original version of JJ. One of my favorites.
May 19, 2010, 01.49 PMby asako
I too have kimono that I don’t know what to do with, but your blouse does inspire me now! Gorgeous!
May 19, 2010, 12.38 PMby sandoz18
The fabric is perfect for this—amazing job!
May 19, 2010, 12.05 PMby anajan
Gorgeous!
May 19, 2010, 09.15 AMby susisonne
You did a great job. I like the neat finish with the bias tape – nice detail to use the same color as the flowers.
May 19, 2010, 06.46 AMby sabzarap
I think your kimono would not mind to be taken apart, because it ended up in such a nice blus!!! ;O)
May 19, 2010, 05.48 AMby lachouette-1
That does seem a little crazy to take a pair of scissors to a kimono. But I have to say, that blouse is so beautiful. Now you can wear it all the time. Great job!
May 19, 2010, 01.39 AMby michelle ><><><
sorry i didn’t read, i just like to look at pitures :D!
May 19, 2010, 01.07 AMby gedwoods
Really nice work! It’s so cool to see all these different variations on the JJ!
May 19, 2010, 12.39 AMby storres56
This is such a beautiful blouse. Your modifications were well worth it.
May 18, 2010, 09.42 PMby smallone
wow! beautiful and individual :)
May 18, 2010, 09.21 PMby bekaem
This looks very beautiful, very special! – I definitely also think that you did the right thing with that kimono.
May 18, 2010, 08.11 PMby hnolde
Lovely! and the red binding on the armholes is a cute touch :)
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May 18, 2010, 10.46 PMby rifka
Thanks, it’s bias tape. I use it often to finish off sleeveless garments. Loose armhole facing drives me crazy.
May 18, 2010, 07.31 PMby michelle ><><><
love it , where did you get the fabric?
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May 18, 2010, 10.51 PMby rifka
It’s from a vintage silk kimono I purchased off of eBay years ago. There is always an assortment of vintage silk kimono fabric to be found. You just need to be creative in how you use it as most come in narrow panels.
May 18, 2010, 07.15 PMby tamezdc
Cute blouse indeed!
May 18, 2010, 06.03 PMby sew-fabulous
I absolutely love this! Gorgeous fabric! Gorgeous top.. Love it!
May 18, 2010, 05.51 PMby candyjoyce
thumbs up, you did that kimono justice!!
May 18, 2010, 05.49 PMby carinessentials
The fabric is just soooo gorgeous! The blouse looks really classy, I like it a lot !!