Sunday 27 April 2014

Sewing double for The Monthly Stitch

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

25 comments:

  1. great job! Your wardrobe is looking beautiful

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  2. Lovely new top with all those details.
    Your Miette is perfect with your dress.
    Enjoy wearing your new clothes.

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  3. wow Wendy you are doing such an awesome job of your new clothes,well done my friend on your beautiful finishes.xx

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  4. You are so very clever. Both outfits are gorgeous x

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  5. well done on a great new blouse.
    I admire you making your own beautiful clothes and love how you matched the plaid

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  6. Lovely sewing. You must feel so proud of your efforts.

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  7. Absolutely beautiful Wendy, you are so clever.

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  8. It looks so great on you Wendy! Totally different to the first version you made :)

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  9. Fantastic job with the blouse, the yellow cardy is also very pretty with your dress :) Barb.

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  10. Really lovely blouse! Both versions are great!

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  11. Really lovely blouse! Both versions are great!

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  12. Really lovely blouse! Both versions are great!

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  13. Really lovely blouse! Both versions are great!

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  14. Wendy you do such a beautiful job with your lovely clothes

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  15. Fantastic job Wendy , your new blouse looks great and I love the dress with your yellow cardigan :-)

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  16. Hello Wendy,

    What a gorgeous blouse. $4.50 is a great price.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  17. Great work Wendy. How clever are you!

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  18. Gorgeous sewing Wendy - such lovely outfits!

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  19. I love this pattern, and I especially love the blouse! Need to get me some snaps already

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  20. the top looks great...
    Hugz

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  21. Well done, love the shirt!
    Michelle

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  22. Very nice, love these style of neckline.

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  23. Hi 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

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  24. Oh 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...

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  25. Wendy you really are such a clever crafter, you've done a beautiful job with both of these blouses. xxx

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