Sunday, September 25, 2011

Finished: The Dainty Dot Blouse

Hello my lovely readers! I finally have another finished object to show you all, even though it didn't turn out quite as I envisioned it. Let's just say I shortened it by a wee bit too much, and now it appears that it has already shrank in the dryer.

You see, the original pattern was for what appeared to be a tunic, so before I cut out my fabric, I shortened the pieces by 2 inches. In hindsight, this was a terrible idea, but alas, you live and learn. Well, in this case you sew and learn.

Pattern: Simplicity 7446
Year: 1976
Size: Large 16-18 ( If I make this again I will fold at least 2 inches out of the center back before cutting it out)
Fabric: A cotton/poly blend shirting from fabric.com, which if I recall correctly, was $2 a yard
Notions: Zip, zilch, nada
Time: Way longer than it should have due to my icky cold
Make again? Probably not as a top, but I would consider lengthening it wear as a bathing suit cover up, if made in a super light fabric

Obviously, I used the pattern on the right.



So, there you have it, another finished object!

I have cut out a Vogue skirt to sew up next, but I am considering starting a McCall's dress instead. Stay tuned to see which I choose!

Also, over the weekend I hit up some estate sales and came home with about 80 patterns and 20 yards of fabric. About 90% of the patterns will be going up on Etsy in the next week or so. If you need petite patterns there will be quite a few so check out my Etsy shop!

9 comments:

  1. Very nice, those no-notion patterns are so satisfying, huh? Great job!

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  2. Ummm, there's nothing "wannabe" about you - you are definitely a seamstress! Not only is this top wearable, it's very cute. Can't wait to see which next project you choose + how it comes out!

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  3. Very nice! It looks great tucked in to the skirt. You can never have too many white blouses.

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  4. This looks sweet and very versatile!

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  5. So, so lovely! I love your idea of this pattern as a bathing suit cover-up. It would be perfect in a nice beachy voile!

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  6. This looks like a very useful addition to the wardrobe - a classic!

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  7. Such a fab looking top on you! I like the styles of patterns from the past.

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  8. Oh, it looks lovely! Very nice job. :)

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