Sunday, 2 June 2013

A Blouse - or an Origami Puzzle?


I'm using Butterick 6085, which is supposed to be  "Fast & Easy" - well that might be true if you've made lots of blouses before.

I've found a cotton type fabric in my "stash" that I bought on impulse on ebay one day, and it's been just sitting around for several months waiting for a project.


Having never made a blouse before, I am taking my time with this and reading the instructions.... Yet even so I managed some interesting puckers at the back of the neck once everything was turned right side out...


Ah!!... Out with the unpicker...


And at last the collar turns right way around and looks... WOW.... like a collar!  How did that happen?

And a sightly closer version...


Next time - sleeves and button holes etc....  But now dinner!  Phew!

Edit to add link to finishing the blouse: Making a Row of Button-Holes, Ta Da!
Posted by at

14 comments:

  1. DianaMonday, 3 June 2013 at 00:33:00 GMT+1

    Oh I can't encourage you enough. A cotton shirt can be a real pleasure to sew. I don't wear them anymore but years ago they were my favorite thing to make. I'll be back to see your finished project. Happy Sewing!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally BurchMonday, 3 June 2013 at 08:08:00 GMT+1

      Thank you! If I like how this one wears, I've another bit of cotton lined up. Second time around should be less confusing!

      Delete
  2. tpalsMonday, 3 June 2013 at 01:06:00 GMT+1

    Wow! That's a real collar. You really can sew. :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally BurchMonday, 3 June 2013 at 08:04:00 GMT+1

      Got to admit the smug corner of my brain came up with this thought too.... :-)
      Thank you!

      Delete
  3. Sarah LizMonday, 3 June 2013 at 08:12:00 GMT+1

    Hi Sally - yes, you have mastered collars nicely - fabric is really pretty as well

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally BurchMonday, 3 June 2013 at 08:20:00 GMT+1

      Thank you Sarah. This is my first item towards your "Style the Stash Sew Along" :-) So I'll head over there shortly... http://stylethestashsewalong.blogspot.co.uk/ to do my intro post.

      Delete
  4. WinnibriggsHouseMonday, 3 June 2013 at 08:57:00 GMT+1

    That's looking great. Long time since I made a blouse, you may just have encouraged me to have a go again. Good lick with the rest. If its turns out half as well it will be brilliant.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally BurchTuesday, 4 June 2013 at 10:28:00 GMT+1

      Thank you... It has been a learning curve, but really rather satisfying. Hopefully find a few hours to finish the rest in the next few days - and work out how to do button holes! LOL

      Delete
  5. kjsutcliffeMonday, 17 June 2013 at 21:39:00 GMT+1

    Envy going on here! I'm not brilliant at sewing (well to be more honest - I am rubbish at sewing!) But I am very good and appreciating and envying ! Lovely fabric and I am very impressed :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally BurchTuesday, 18 June 2013 at 18:49:00 GMT+1

      Thank you! I'm still waiting for my sewing machine to be mended so I can do the button holes... Have to admit though I wore the shirt out the other day over a tee-shirt - just all loose and un-done! Really want to get it finished now though!

      Delete
  6. JudithFriday, 28 June 2013 at 12:34:00 GMT+1

    I love a beautiful cotton shirt, and this one looks super! Looks like you have mastered collars on your first attempt - great effort. I am looking forward to seeing it finished...soon...J

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Sally BurchFriday, 28 June 2013 at 12:38:00 GMT+1

      :) Check out my latest post!
      http://sallysewssometing.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/making-row-of-button-holes-ta-da.html

      Just finished it this morning! Yay

      Delete
  7. EllenFriday, 28 June 2013 at 19:34:00 GMT+1

    So pretty! Good job on your first blouse! It looks lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownSunday, 4 August 2013 at 15:09:00 GMT+1

    What gorgeous fabric for your daughter's dress. She did a wonderful job on the garment. Your blog is really beautiful!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting my blog. I'd love to hear what you think so please do leave a comment - or even just a smile.... :-)

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)