This project is a not not so simple white blouse paired with plain corduroy shorts. I started with the Liz blouse, replaced the front facing with a placket, and added a seam allowance to the back. I slashed and spread the front and back to create chevron pleats. I’m proud of the fit.
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Aug 22, 2012, 04.00 AMby kess
This is beautiful! such a great a idea and perfectly executed! Congratz on the win! you deserve it!
Aug 18, 2012, 02.37 AMby alice9163
I have a similar AX blouse and I would say yours look more awesome! Very professional indeed!
Aug 14, 2012, 07.45 PMby Brenda Verastique
Wow, that pleating looked difficult. Great job, it looks beautiful
Aug 13, 2012, 02.45 AMby AZbird
Incredible creativity, design, and detail! I’m voting for you and really hope you win!
Aug 9, 2012, 02.19 PMby Kissa Alejandro
nice job…i bet it took you a hard time working on the details but i guess it’s all worth it..and it looks perfect on you…you’re the one to beat.. good luck cousin…:)
Aug 9, 2012, 07.16 AMby bethmaryharley
This is so beautiful! I love the collar detail and I wish I had your patience with pleats! Congratulations! :)
Aug 8, 2012, 07.00 PMby Trudy McGrath
Although it is quite a simple shirt those pleats must have been a hell of a challenge and I really do appreciate your hard work to make something unusually exciting from a plain pattern. Got to love it!
Aug 8, 2012, 12.59 AMby venicestudio
Really lovely work, Spinneret. I especially love the small turquoise embroidery at the neck and back neck. Really nice, small touch.
Aug 7, 2012, 10.36 PMby nouvellegamine
gorgeous!
Aug 6, 2012, 09.54 PMby libra-s
Very sweet!
Aug 6, 2012, 09.53 PMby libra-s
Very sweet!
Aug 6, 2012, 09.53 PMby libra-s
Very sweet!
Aug 5, 2012, 09.30 AMby Mary Athey
Fab blouse. the work thats gone into this makes it so origional xx
Aug 5, 2012, 02.54 AMby HelenMoore
Wow! Very nice indeed!
Aug 4, 2012, 10.28 PMby SassyT
Fantastic !
Aug 4, 2012, 08.59 PMby MientjiB
This is TOTALLY stunning – clever idea perfectly executed. Well done!
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Aug 5, 2012, 12.40 AMby Spinneret
Thank you
Aug 4, 2012, 08.46 PMby smallone
oh my…pintuck patience and beyond! …and what a lovely result :)
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Aug 5, 2012, 12.41 AMby Spinneret
Thank You. It does look nice but it’s a pain to iron.
Aug 4, 2012, 08.30 PMby Mobycat2k
Very nice