This blouse was inspired by a pajama pattern I picked up somewhere.No vintage, it's from 2002.
McCall's 3854.
I made a modified View A.. I switched out the sleeves to a view C cap sleeve, and I completely changed the casing/ elastic/ drawstring configuration by sewing a wider casing of contrasting fabric on the outside of the top but I added openings on both sides.
I fed through a ribbon on the front and another on the back and I tied it on the sides. It wasn't really flattering but I recalled how the vintage dresses often have a smooth center front.. so I stitched in two darts 4 inches long and centered 6 inches apart in the front of the blouse that went through the casing, catching the ribbon. This means the front stays smooth while the ribbons gather it at the back and sides. A bit less poofy where I don't really want to look poofy and easy peasy.
We are at the river right by my little cabin.. Yesterday was the most beautiful day ever!
And I bet you can tell but I finally got my photographer back.
Thanks, Jacob!
xxooo
oh yeah, and I got finally got a haircut!
Thanks, Jacob!
xxooo
oh yeah, and I got finally got a haircut!
That second photo is particularly great.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the new hair!
ReplyDeleteSuch great photos--it looks like a fantastic location with such great light.
ReplyDeleteThe top is adorable, as are the trousers--love the length and are those buttons along the sides?
i have to go back and look at the shirt... i was too distracted by your great hair!!! you look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are great. :-)
ReplyDelete(And it looks like a fab day. Hurry up warm air, we miss you here!)
I was going to say - You got a Bob! Love it and I love the top and the beautiful riparian setting. Lovely, lovely, lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove the hair!!!... and the shirt looks great but give us an up close!
ReplyDeleteMaddie
Cute top! I agree with Maddie on the close-up though. Details please! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have the best photos - so much fun.
The shirt (and your photos) turned out really well. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKeri and Maddie:
ReplyDeleteclick on the pics.. They get obnoxiously large... Was there a specific detail you were curious about ?
Ties or darts or the elastic neckline? I will post what ever you desire!
You are super cute. Love that last picture.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I don't usually think of grown-ups (are we those yet?) as cute....but...I think you are one of the cutest grown-ups I know!! I really mean that as a compliment!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I get the biggest kick out of your photo shoots! Makes me miss the SC mountains.
ReplyDeletegreat photo shoot..love your haircut.
ReplyDeleteyou are america's next top model, baby!
ReplyDeleteI love the haircut and the top both.
ReplyDeleteI just tried to post this a second ago and it seemed not to work. If it posts twice- I'm so sorry! Blogger hates me today.
The top is great and the I can't get enough of the photos. I'm also pretty jealous of that parasol and your close proximity to nature.
ReplyDeleteOh, these pics are just so cute and fun!
ReplyDeleteI love love love your umbrella...
Fantastic and really great photos. That looks like it was a fun photoshoot. How come I can't get anybody to agree to be my model?
ReplyDelete- Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
you cutie patootie
ReplyDeleteYour hair! I think it looks great and I really enjoyed these pictures! I am a bit behind and am going to use the fact that you are already thinking of handmade holiday gifts 2008 as inspiration/motivation!
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