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

Make A Garment A Month Challenge - Something Simple And Wearable..

Hello...
It has been more than two weeks since I wrote a blog post, once again my boy sick during the whole last week, he had high fever and throat infection. What a poor little thing :(  But I am very happy that he is fine and already back to school on Tuesday.

As I mentioned on my last post, I am joining a challenge "make a garment a month" and my first project is a simple dress that I am planning to wear on my holidays soon.
And here she is....


dress front


Pattern:
I used 'Flounce Dress 5C" Burdastyle special A/W 2013 size 34 for the bodice and size 38 for the skirt. I raised the front neck 2 cm - I did it because I already knew that Burdastyle "V" neck style always too low for my taste. I omitted the sleeves and the flounce. I lengthen the skirt 7 cm and finished the hem line with blind hem.

Materials:
2 yards of printed crepe, lightweight fusible interfacing for the neck facing, me-made bias tape for the armhole finishing, elastic and same color of thread.

Sewing process:
I had a vary size between the bodice and the skirt, so I made pattern adjustment on the waist area. Then I made muslin first for this dress, my muslin completed with sleeves and flounce - I did it in case I want to make the dress as original pattern had.
After I had done my muslin, I tried it but the elastic inserted too low for my body. So I have to raised the elastic line right on the waist line.
~  so sorry that I didn't show you my muslin ~

The sewing process is easy and enjoyable, the "V" neck and armhole done nicely.
For the neckline facing, I iron the fusible interfacing onto the wrong side of the fabric. Sew the neckline facing on the neckline right sides together. Turn the facing inside and hand stitch the facing at the shoulder.
For the armhole, I sew the me-made bias tape onto the wrong side/inner armhole.
And here are more pictures of the dress,

"v" neck done nicely


I sew the  bias tape around the inner armhole for nicely finish


dress back

And here is the last picture of me wearing my new dress. I am loving this dress, it's simple but wearable... :)

Have a lovely weekend to you all!

Comments

  1. It's beautiful! You look gorgeous in yellow Hana and your finishes are great. I understand why you love it.

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  2. Yay! It'sa simple and very wearable garment, as you say! But you forgot to say that it's beautiful! Love that print of yellow flowers!

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    1. I love to hear that, Rosy! I love the print of yellow flowers too so much :-)

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  3. Hana,
    so proud your little boy is feeling better..
    Your dress is so pretty..Looks great on you.. Happy sewing.

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    1. Hi, Judy! Thanks for your lovely comment. Happy sewing for you too :-)

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    1. Thanks, Margo! I love it too and I am planning to make another one with long sleeve :)

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  5. I agree that is a very nice dress and I am envious about how well that Vneck turned out.

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  6. Such a nice and comfortable looking dress. Yes, I love yellow!

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    1. Hello Dorothy! Welcome to Velvet Ribbon and thanks for your sweet comment :)

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  7. Cute dress, I love the fabric! Dresses without zips are always so comfy.

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    1. Thanks Zoe! And oh yes, this dress is very comfy :)

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