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StyleArc: Victoria Blouse (Victoria Blouse) - Type:Tops

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froggiegirl


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12/29/12 6:47 PM

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Highly Recommend

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Fabric:

Cotton- Lawn [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description:
This cutting edge blouse has interesting design features with a slight shawl collar that hugs the neck.
The ¾ sleeve is finished with a bias cut cuff. This is a great blouse if you want something a little different!

Pattern Sizing:
6-30 I made a size 12 which is closest to my bust size but had to increase the hip ease.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, I did not make any style changes to this blouse.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
They were fine though I did not follow them other to see what the recommended order of construction was.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Likes - I really like the shaped yokes and the slight collar that becomes the button band.

Small Dislike - The points on the yokes are a bit tricky to sew but the rest of the design is easy.

Fabric Used:
Cotton lawn from Harts.com

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Did a forward shoulder adjustment of 1/2" and added another 1/2" of ease through the hip.

Due to the shaped yoke I did not do my broad back adjustment and also left off a bust dart. I'd probably add these alterations to the pattern if I sew it again.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would sew this again in a solid color so you could actually see all the work on the yokes.

Conclusion:
I really like the details on this design and was super happy to have just enough of this fabric to make one.

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	lbreton said... Now I know where you got the fabric. Hehe. Lovely blouse. 12/29/12 7:23 PM
	mm said... It looks great in that fabric. 12/29/12 7:46 PM
	Myspirit4 said... Very nice blouse and thanks for mentioning Harts...now saved to favorites! :) 12/29/12 7:52 PM
	jenleeC said... Nice shirt! The front panel and shawl collar add an interesting touch. 12/29/12 9:49 PM
	Sew4Fun said... Lovely blouse! Thanks for the review. 12/29/12 10:22 PM
	EleanorSews said... Beautiful. Your fit is quite nice. I was just looking at this pattern yesterday... 12/29/12 10:58 PM
	FreyaStark said... Very nice. 12/30/12 0:45 AM