Lace Long Sleeve Flowy Blouse
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
Hana, can't wait to see it, It is going to be beautiful.. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHi Judy - thank you :) Merry Christmas for you too.
DeleteThe pearls will add such a lovely touch to this dress - it will be very S(C)hanel and very elegant. And great to use up some stash too.
ReplyDeleteI guess you have been busy with your little boy. I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Xmas and blessings for the New Year.
Hi Sarah! Thanks for lovely comment :-) And yes, I have been busy with my little boy but I am glad that I still manage to find time to sew :)
DeleteMerry Christmas and Happy New Year 2014 for you too.
I'm looking forward to seeing it! You will have to spend quite some time on the beading...Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi AriB, thank you! Beading is not an easy work but I will try my best to do it well :-)
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