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

Burdastyle Summer Tank, Dress And Jersey Cowl Top

Hello...
Finally my little boy recovered from cough and flu, so today I have time to write a post on this blog.
I finished three projects before my holidays but I didn't have time to post them. The summer tank and dress based on free Burdastyle pattern. The pattern is originally for a tank but I think it will be good to make a dress too.


SUMMER TANK
Pattern: free pattern from Burdastyle, Summer Tank Top 05/2013 size 34/36. Beware, the pattern is too big, the size of the armhole is almost on my waist. So, I have to reduced both side of the tank 3". And I also reduced the length of the tank 3.5"

Materials: 1.5 yard of printed rayon from my stash - it's not the most comfortable fabric but the print is beautiful.

This is a very easy and fun project to make. I drew the pattern according to the instructions from Burdastyle, reduced the side and the length of the tank. I sew the tank right side together with 1.5 cm seam allowance. Then sew the drawstring and insert it at the neckline. I used 4 cm for the hem allowance. Done!
I really love this tank, it is very fresh to wear on hot summer day and the drawstring at the neckline is totally cute:)

SUMMER DRESS
Pattern: I used same pattern for the tank and added the length down to the knee. I also made a belt from the same fabric.

Materials: 2 yards of very soft printed cotton from my stash.

Dress belt, 3.5" x 56 " on fold

JERSEY COWL TOP
Pattern:  Burdastyle Jersey Cowl Top 03/2013 size 34 with little adjustment on the waist (my waist is size 36).

Materials: 1.25 yards of jersey in strong pink color, me-made bias tape from the same fabric and same color of thread.

This is another easy, fast and fun project to make, I will definitely make more from the same pattern but different fabric and color.



Happy stash styling!

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  1. Beautiful projects Hana! The red cowl top is a great color on you and you know I love a pretty dress...and yours is a pretty one!

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    1. Thank you so much for your sweet comment, Margo! My jersey cowl top is in strong pink color, but it look red in the picture:)

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  2. I love your version of the dress - I have plans to make the top and extend to dress for my DD.

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    1. Thank you, jacquianne! I am looking forward to see your top and dress for your DD.

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  3. All such pretty little garments again- I like them all, all quite different moods. The dress length for the burda tie top looks lovely - the belt is a good idea or it would be a big tent. I am glad your little boy is better.

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  4. Very nice pieces! I love the dress!

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  5. Love all the projects and yay for stashbusting!

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    1. Thank you, Zoe! I am glad that my stash is getting smaller:)

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  6. Those are some lovely new things! the red top is so cheerful on you, and the pretty prints are gorgeous and perfect for summer :)

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    1. Thank you, Carolyn! These garments are perfect for summer and very comfortable to wear too:)

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  7. so simple but beautiful

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  8. Hi Hana, as usual they're all lovely. The burda top looks like a wardrobe staple for the tropics (I need to download it). And I agree, the pink (looks red in the pics), top is a great colour for you.

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    1. Hi Belinda, thank you so much!
      Yes, the burda tank top is perfect for tropics and very easy to sew too:)

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  9. I did the top of the armhole BurdaStyle and it was huge also in my ... Love your red top .. It's wonderful!

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  10. Thanks, Rosy! I do love the cowl top too so much. Maybe will make another one with little variation.
    Yes, everyone said the same thing about the huge armhole of Burdastyle tank top.

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  11. Absolutely beautiful!!!!. Love the ideas and style especially that floral summer tank.

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  12. Thank you so much for posting your adjustments to the summer tank project! I am about to make the tank, and am happy to know how to fix the armholes.

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  13. Thanks for sharing this with us! Some really amazing features. I liked the dresses.

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