5.24.2013

Sewing for myself : )



I was at the dentist office yesterday thumbing through the April issue of Martha Stewart and ran across the most adorable peasant blouse. The pattern is a free download from her site and you can find it here.  I needed a break from a pattern I've been working on and thought this would be a perfect little departure.  Three hours later and I had a new blouse!  I love the ease of the style and I'm sure it will be a "go to" this summer.  The pattern offers a dress style and 3 different sleeve lengths.
I used the long sleeve version and lengthened the body about 4 inches to more of a long shirt, short tunic length.  I measured a favorite woven top of mine to figure out which size I wanted to cut.  I usually wear a size Medium but based on my top I cup a size Small.   It is always a good ideas to sew a muslin - or fitting garment in a similar fabric to make sure you like the size and fit.

I also added another border to my quilt.  I love having the design wall up so I can work on this at my own pace - it happens to be a snails pace these days!!

Have a lovely day!
xo
Charise

3 comments:

  1. I really love your Circle project!

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  2. Gorgeous top, and the choice of fabric is perfect! Just the thing for this time of year. Thanks so much for sharing :)

    Beautiful quilt too! Have a lovely weekend :)

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  3. Really lovely top ~ it the fabric voile?
    Love the quilt project you're working on ~ medallions are my favorite lately.

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