Lace Long Sleeve Flowy Blouse

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I'm finally back to writing on this blog after being busy for two months, I still sew some small items and mend a few clothes but haven't sewn new clothes.  Until two days before Valentine's arrived, I felt like I had to sew a new blouse to wear to dinner. The blouse had to be in the shade of pink, so I checked my stash and found 2 yards of lace fabric in fuchsia that I don't remember when I bought it. After I had the fabric, I started making the pattern (based on my previous self-drafted blouse pattern) I modified the pattern into a flowy blouse. The pattern was simple, a round neckline, gathered front and back yokes and gathered sleeves with elastic bands. Here is the pattern that I drafted, And after the pattern was done, I cut the fabric as usual. The sewing process was fun and turned out to be easier than I imagined. I sewed the neckline front and back yokes and then attached them to the gathered bodices as shown below. After that, I sewed the shoulder lines togeth

Sewing Vintage Modern Polka Dot Dress

dress front

A new dress! Yes, I am glad that I finally finished it:) This is my second project based on Elizabeth Gathered Waist Dress from Burdastyle Sewing Vintage Modern Book. You can see my first project here.
For this polka dot dress,  I only used the dress bodice pattern and instead of using straight-gathered skirt from the original pattern, I used pleated skirt pattern from my stash. Also, I changed the side zipper to the middle back.

I used 2 yards of polka dot fabric, light weight fusible interfacing, invisible zipper and same color of thread. All of them are from my stash.
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The process of making this dress is very simple and enjoyable. The instructions from the book are very easy to follow and I definitely will make another project based on this pattern.

How I worked on this dress:
  • For the dress bodice: I had the copied pattern with adjustment from my first dress, but this one I kept the style original.
  • For skirt: I am not so sure where I got the pattern, I found it inside my stash without descriptions:( The skirt style is very simple pleated skirt that for sure will suit well my body type and I can run with my little boy.
  • As I mentioned above, I change the side zipper to the middle back.
  • I iron the light weight fusible interfacing onto the neckline and armhole facings before attach it to the bodice. Sew it and secure it with hand stitching around it.
  • I finished the dress hem with 4 cm blind hem stitching.
Here are the pictures of the dress,

inner dress front


inner dress back


dress front
dress side
dress back
 
This is my July style the stash sew a long, this project was delayed because of my work on a men's shirt for my husband. The shirt is almost done, only missing to sew the sleeve hem. I will post it on the blog as soon as I finish it.


Happy Sewing!







Comments

  1. Love this dress Hana! It looks so fab on you and it's great to have a dress that you can chase your kiddo around in.

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  2. the polkadots look good on you Hana! Great dress!

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  3. It's such an elegant dress and you look great in it! I like your pleated skirt variation.

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  4. Love it. And you look gorgeous! Every time I finish a sewing project I look like Godzilla, but am so excited to post a pic I take a shot so I look like the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow.

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  5. Another very pretty dress Hana - and the pleats are much more flattering than gathers would have been. All your work is lovely and nicely made.

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  6. This is a really beautiful dress. I love the sleeve and I really like that you pleated the skirt - that is fantastic.

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  7. Hana, you look wonderful in this dress. Wow!

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  8. So cute, I love the polka dot dress, it looks great on you.

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  9. Hi ladies! Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I really appreciate it:)

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  10. Hi Hana, great dress again! The neckline really suits you too.

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  11. Hana I love the dress! It suits you so well. I am posting your picture to my pintrest account as my DD loves polka dots and would love this dress for her summer wardrobe.

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  12. Wow! Polka dots!! What beautiful work, dear Hana. Love this dress, it is very flattering on you!

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