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Simplicity: 2151 (Misses/Petite Blouse) thumbsup - Type:Tops
Review submitted in Fitted Blouse 2013 Contest    printable version
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Review rated Helpful by 1 people    Very Helpful by 4 people   
Reviewed by:beginagain
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Posted on:3/12/13 7:21 PM
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Pattern Photo:Simplicity 2151
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Pattern Rating:Great Wardrobe Builder
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Available for sale on PR: $16.95 (See envelope)
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Fabric:Linen Blend  [See other projects in this fabric]
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Pattern Description: Amazing Fit shirt. Shoulder princess seams,back darts, choice of sleeves and collars.
Pattern Sizing:6-22 with A-D cup sizes

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? I made a different sleeve. The rest looks like the photo.

Were the instructions easy to follow?the instructions are designed to help with fitting. There is a lot of basting to check for fit, then transferring marks to the pattern. The instructions for constructing the shirt seem good.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I love the collar on View C. I also like having 1 inch seams for fitting.

Fabric Used:I used a linen/cotton blend from my stash. It's easy to work with.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I always have to do a very large arm adjustment. Also I straightened the side seams and graded out from a 16 to a 22 on the side seam. I raised the back darts by an inch. This is for summer so I made a cuffed half sleeve.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?This is the second time I have made this. I will probably do it again, maybe the tie version next time.

Conclusion: Great blouse. Once you get the fit right on the body of the shirt, you can change it up and get a lot of different looks.

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Rhoda K said...
Good job on the fit - looks very nice. I also like the piping trim on the sleeves and collar.
3/12/13 9:39 PM
velosewer said...
I agree, the piping is a good idea. Now you can make a few more nice fitting blouses for summer.
3/12/13 11:17 PM
cmcarr said...
Nice.
3/13/13 1:38 AM
Quickie said...
Such a good idea to take for this contest a blouse pattern with a lot of attention for fitting!Nice result too
3/13/13 4:01 AM
RadarRadiance said...
Very nice fit on this blouse, I like the lines on you, very nice!
3/13/13 11:00 AM
Pj3g said...
Love gingham, love piping, love your blouse!!!
3/13/13 2:24 PM
sooolution said...
Love the collar and the piping details. Great work!
3/22/13 5:36 AM
AdaH said...
Great fit and the collar treatment adds just the right touch.
3/22/13 12:22 PM
Sarah Liz said...
Very smart blouse, almost jacket like, so would be lovely for smart casual occasions.
3/28/13 5:15 AM
KathleenS said...
Very nice. I like the gingham and the extra touches you added with the binding (or is it piping?) and the darker buttons. It fits well too. Thanks for bringing the pattern to my attention - it's a bit different.
3/31/13 4:08 AM
beginagain said...
Thank you for all your nice comments. The trim is binding because I accidentally sewed the collar together before inserting the piping and I didn't want to undo it.
4/2/13 5:59 PM
Sunnie49 said...
I think your version fits and looks better than the pattern illustration, frankly-I love the sleeves and trim especially.
4/9/13 11:11 AM
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