The Facts
Fabric: Double Jersey £5 p. metre and 100% cotton
Size: 10 US
Pattern: Bow-Tie Blouse From Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing: A Modern Guide to Couture-Style Sewing Using Basic Vintage Techniques
Year: Vintag-y 50's inspired
Notions: None
Time to complete: Morning muslin and alterations; afternoon sewing. It was ready in time for Great british Bake-off.
Did the pattern turn out like the picture or drawing? Yes. I was uncertain on the side dart and now I'm pleasantly surprised.
Did you make any alterations or modifications? You can see the fit alterations, here. I didn't add buttons on the back because I felt it would be uncomfortable to wear with coats etc... I changed the collar so it doesn't bother me.. it is very tight on the original pattern.
First worn: Sept 2012
Will you make it again? Yes. I would live to make a long sleeve version with peter pan collar.
What did you particularly like or dislike about this pattern: The shape is very sweet.
Did you use new skills or a particular skill: Nope.
Photo shoot camera: Samsung P210 + Gorilla tripod
Conclusion: It's my 2nd vintage /vintage inspired item. I am not particulaly crazy about vintage dressing but I am starting to convert on how feminine and easy to sew the designs are. I can see myself making a few more vintage inspired garments.
♫: Plan B: Lost my way
Gorgeous blouse! I love the contrast with the white and the red polka dot - it's very sweet :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat. I saw your baby photo, congratulations my friend!
DeleteIt looks sooo cute :) I love your outfit- SO jealous of your shoes! lol!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing a lot of Gertie's book's designs in the blogosphere!
thanks Jo. those shoes are really sweet..
DeleteMe too.. I'm really keep to see what everybody is doing
Looks great! Thats really good to know you didn't need to add the buttons on the back, I didn't really want to add them because I was worried they would be uncomfortable.
ReplyDeleteGood. thats the advantage of making your own. add and remove things
DeleteGreat job! Love the shoes :) This blouse is also on my list for the same reasons that you mentioned: I need more classic and feminine clothes.
ReplyDeletethanks darling. Did I said I got a minoru envy from you . wowww.
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DeleteExcellent result. It looks really pretty and feminine too.
ReplyDeletethanks. Its very cute. I would love to make a bit longer and use with jeans!
DeleteLove :)
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DeleteRach I love it. Especially as it is with knit. lol. This might convince me to buy the book. I will put it on my bday list.
ReplyDeletedo you have Sew Knits? great book and patterns
DeleteWoman! That blouse is just incredibly gorgeous! I love everything about it!! Job well done :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ;o))
DeleteI love the polka dot and white combo!Looks super summer sassy with the skirt. Nicely done- you're a sewing machine lately (unintentional bad pun)....
ReplyDeleteLOl. this won't last so I gotta sew up a storm !!!!
DeleteLove the contrasting tie! It looks like a great basic piece, I'm sure you'll get so much wear out of it!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for more garments to pop up from Gertie's book.
me too. Are you laming any soon? the nice thing about the collar is removable so I can sew many different ones and just keep changing it
DeleteAwh this is adorable and love your styling on the outfit Rachel - so so cute! I've ordered Gertie's book despite knowing I can't make anything from it yet! Cna't wait to check it out now I'm seeing all these lovely things pop up.
ReplyDeleteOh Joanne, Im sure you will make so many cute things soon !
DeleteOh Rachel, this is such a chic outfit...you look incredible! The blouse is so simple, yet adorable...love it all!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie.. Indeed, the side dart was a revolution for me
DeleteYour blouse is of course gorgeous, but I'm finding the more pressing question as about your skirt in those pics... I love it! Please tell me you made it so that I can get the pattern and make one myself...
ReplyDeletethanks Rach, I didn't I am afraid. I love this shape too. I got from a store called 'warehouse'
DeleteVery classy. Gorgeous! The entire outfit is timeless and very stylish.
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DeleteWell done, Rachel - those muslins paid off, the blouse really looks gorgeous on you! x
ReplyDeleteohh!! You look fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteIt's really sweet and I like how you've styled it too. I really need to do more kimono sleeves too since I hate setting in sleeves so much.
ReplyDeletelove this pattern - it's on my list too! great version and i really like the red spotty tie!
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful, Rachel! and you look so great in this outfit - red is your colour! I'm trying to resist buying Gertie's book, but this is making it difficult!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! You look gorgeous in it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome top, Rachel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute outfit! You're looking schoolgirl fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! And you are so quick with sewing!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I love it! I love it! OMG! I can not stop thinking about how much I love it!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!! It's great to see real life makes coming out from gerties book....loving your version if this.
ReplyDeletethats really pretty - lovely.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ensemble! The bow is very nice detail.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute blouse, for such a cute and sweet girl..Love it.
ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat version of this blouse! I really love the contrast bow - you could make up a couple of those bows and interchange them!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool to see this sewn up, and your version is adorable - feminine and classic. Did you forgo zips and buttons entirely?
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Deletethis is really cute! and quite versatile. i don't have gertie's book yet so i haven't seen the projects in it. is the red tie removable? if so that would be really cool 'cause you could sew different ties for a whole new look.
ReplyDeletei love that you made it in a knit, it makes it look so cute AND comfortable AND accessible. the red bow is brilliant.
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