This is my first challenge for The Monthly Stitch and it was "Sewing Double", to revisit a favourite pattern and make a second one. I love my Papercut patterns La Sylphide dress that I made in October last year, blogged about here. It is my go-to dress when I don't have a lot of time to get ready, I always feel happy in it and love the floaty feminine skirt. I had wanted to try the blouse version so the April challenge was a good opportunity. The fabric is a soft drapey cotton gifted to me recently by an aunt.
The main alteration I made was to adjust the back neckline and tie to fit my narrow shoulders. I also cut the tie on the bias and used pearl snaps instead of buttons. I did my best to match up the plaids and I am pretty happy with it turned out. This was a very cheap make, only $4.50 for the snaps as the fabric was gifted. Wendy xx
great job! Your wardrobe is looking beautiful
ReplyDeleteLovely new top with all those details.
ReplyDeleteYour Miette is perfect with your dress.
Enjoy wearing your new clothes.
wow Wendy you are doing such an awesome job of your new clothes,well done my friend on your beautiful finishes.xx
ReplyDeleteYou are so very clever. Both outfits are gorgeous x
ReplyDeletewell done on a great new blouse.
ReplyDeleteI admire you making your own beautiful clothes and love how you matched the plaid
Lovely sewing. You must feel so proud of your efforts.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful Wendy, you are so clever.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so great on you Wendy! Totally different to the first version you made :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic job with the blouse, the yellow cardy is also very pretty with your dress :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteReally lovely blouse! Both versions are great!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely blouse! Both versions are great!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely blouse! Both versions are great!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely blouse! Both versions are great!
ReplyDeleteWendy you do such a beautiful job with your lovely clothes
ReplyDeleteFantastic job Wendy , your new blouse looks great and I love the dress with your yellow cardigan :-)
ReplyDeleteHello Wendy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous blouse. $4.50 is a great price.
Happy days.
Bev.
Great work Wendy. How clever are you!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous sewing Wendy - such lovely outfits!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern, and I especially love the blouse! Need to get me some snaps already
ReplyDeletethe top looks great...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Well done, love the shirt!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Very nice, love these style of neckline.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy - I love both versions of the pattern. You are so clever with your homemade wardrobe - that style looks great on you too. Happy week to you x0x
ReplyDeleteOh boy... I've fallen in love with your yellow cardi. It's gorgeous and you look gorgeous in it. I'm so impressed with your pattern fitting skills on your new blouse too. It looks great and it's so tricky to match plaids. Looking forward to seeing your next creation. Hugs...
ReplyDeleteWendy you really are such a clever crafter, you've done a beautiful job with both of these blouses. xxx
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