If you have never viewed her workbook, leahfranqui makes the cutest blouses in the world.. i told her a long time ago that she inspired me to make a floral blouse of my own, but now i’ve taken the pictures to prove that i actually did it!
It’s a little more country cutie than i wanted it to be, but i’m not complaining.. It worked out nicely! I’ve found that for some reason New Look blouse patterns seem fit me properly, which is odd because I have a very difficult torso to fit. This one is a variation on New Look 6407, which I like because I’m large chested and it leaves a lot of open space at the neckline so as to elongate my upper body. The front facing was supposed to go inside of the bodice front, but because i wanted the contrasting pattern i just turned it out instead and top stitched it into place.
It’s cute! I’m more of a t-shirt kind of girl, but it’s nice to have at least one blouse in my closet!
Thanks leahfranqui!!
This was a very soft craft cotton, which i normally don't like to use because it's stiff and ends up just looking too craft-corner for my taste.
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Nov 10, 2011, 04.02 AMby jaims
Adorable! I want to make my own now :)
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Nov 14, 2011, 12.47 AMby sweetharte
yes!! that’s why i made this one! make a tribute tribute blouse.. haha!
Nov 8, 2011, 05.02 AMby leahfranqui
This is so adorable! You look fantastic, it’s really flattering and sweet. Thank you so much for the tribute, you know it means I’m going to have to devote a new garment to you…hmmm, which one of your amazing creations should I chose, decisions, decisions…
Nov 8, 2011, 02.20 AMby madebymeg
this looks great! i love your use of prints. you say you’re a t-shirt girl but with a blouse like that i’d wear it all the time
Nov 8, 2011, 01.04 AMby schnui
I love your blouse and you look lovely in it. Not at all country cutie.