In the meantime, I thought I'd post the fabrics I'm considering for my current blouse. After my epiphany earlier in the week, I didn't really get a chance to sit back down with my muslin until we got home today. I finished off the collar, set in one sleeve and moved all the darts for my short-waisted self. I'm really pleased with the fit, I think I've worked out the kinks and I'm ready to dive in. But but but... now I have to decide on the fabric!
The pattern is Simplicity 4256, view 3 at the bottom. I'll be doing it minus the pocket, and may replace the top button with a loop and button closure to the side, which some of my vintage shirts feature and I kind of like. (Plus it would mean one less buttonhole to fret about. I like that my machine can do 4 step buttonholes but I would be lying if I said I didn't grit my teeth in suspense during each and every one.)
I've decided to use some quilting cotton from my stash. I know it will work well for this particular pattern since the muslin has a structured shape that I'm really liking (though I think in the future I'd like to try a version in a nice drapey fabric, like in a small floral print). I have several ridiculously whimsical possibilities, but just can't decide.
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So what do you think: lemons, technicolor bunnies, castles, or birds in birdcages?
They are each so silly and I love the idea that one will turn into a blouse that will rotate into my redefined work wardrobe. Some of my favorite vintage pieces feature equally bizarre and whimsical prints. Horse heads all over a dress, knights in shining armor or ducks on a blouse. So I love that I can channel a bit of that in my own sewing. I mean, how could you not smile if you looked down at your shirt, while sitting in your cubicle, and saw a fluffy butt on a green bunny?
Birdies!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so cute! I would say either lemons or birds for the blouse :)
ReplyDeleteI think I'm leaning birds too! It was between that and the castles!
ReplyDeleteOK... the birds would definitely make a great blouse; they're sort of subtly whimsical, if that makes any sense... BUT I am simply in love with the bunnies. I can't imagine wearing the bunny print to work but it is just SO cute.
ReplyDeleteBirds...it is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love them all. The birds and lemons are my favorite, but oh... the bunnies too! I don't think you can wrong with any of them.
ReplyDeletebirds lemons castle ! make one in every fabric! I love that lemon fabric soooo much. I dream of making a vintage style dress with a big skirt out of it... im afraid it might be a few too many lemons though for this body!
ReplyDeleteBirds or bunnies for me! I'm actually going to wear a whimsical blouse today too, I'm helping a friend on her card stall at a trade show, so I definately won't be missed and that's the point.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the end result, I love a good print.
Bunnies, definitely first choice. Lemons, second choice.
ReplyDelete@Brook, I am pretty sure all of the fabric options will eventually become a blouse at some point, so you probably will see all of them at some point! :)
ReplyDelete(p.s. I'm trying out a new 'reply to comment' function I added, no idea if this will work correctly yet...)
I'm with Brooke..all of them! x;)
ReplyDeleteI love them all! The birds are rather lovely.
ReplyDeleteXX Rosina Lee
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