That's right, it's another Simplicity 2154. After making my polka-dotted version, I knew I'd be making more of these babies. It recently struck me that I needed one in gingham...yellow gingham.
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| my newest Simplicity 2154 blouse - you can see my first version peeking out behind it! |
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| it can be worn with the neckline clasped, or not! |
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| back closeup |
It's such a satisfying project to sew up!
- I love collars
- it has no zippers or buttonholes (when you omit them, like I do)
- no sleeves to set in
- pattern pieces are all set up for you to make self-bias strips to finish the armholes and neckline
- there's a cute keyhole opening in the back, which is easy to do and looks good!
- that's all I can think of
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| back of blouse and collar closeup |
The things I did differently for this version of the blouse were to make the collar about an inch smaller, use french seams for the side seams, underline the lightweight poly/cotton gingham with cotton batiste, leave the peek-a-boo opening at the front neckline open at the top to be fastened with a little hook & eye, omitted the bow in the original pattern.
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| insides, with turned and stitched seams and cute bias strip finished armholes and neckline. |
I'm sure there will be move of these bow (or sans bow) blouses popping up around here in the future, but for now I'm dreaming about what I mentioned in my last post. ...and fall/winter sewing in general.
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| Anise by Colette Patterns |
While digging through all of my winter-weight wools and fabric, I found some nice plaid that I'm setting up for a cozy fall/winter skirt. You can spot a few glimpses of it in the background of the last blouse pictures above.
More soon!
Very cute! It looks great without the bow (though I love the bow too). I must remember to make a few of these this fall (I love the skirt from the pattern!).
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the plaid whipped up!
I love the gingham version too:)
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is so cute :) And your version makes me crave something in gingham for myself!
ReplyDeleteReally such a cute pattern :)
Very sweet! It looks lovely, the collar is a nice shape and I love how it fastens too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks adorable! The collar is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteA cute bright and cheery top!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous sunshine top! It will definitely look fabulous underneath your Anise jacket, I'm sure :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute is this?! It's so you! Great fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteGush! It's such a sweet make, and lovely also without the bow. I love this pattern too and am contemplating my next one ...this weekend perhaps. Lovely use of gingham in such a bright fresh colour ...
ReplyDeleteThat is very, very cute! After reading about your first one and your leaving out the zipper, I was curious to see if you did the same with your next one. I'm glad to know it works without a zipper. I'm going to buy this pattern next time I head out for sewing supplies!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! The pattern is so cute and I love the material you used!! Great to get more then one use and style out of a pattern! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk
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