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Sewing: Cook Clean Craft's Sassy Blouse
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Cook Clean Craft's Sassy Blouse

Cook Clean Craft's Sassy Blouse

Cook Clean Craft's Sassy Blouse
Cook Clean Craft's Sassy Blouse
Cook Clean Craft's Sassy Blouse
Cook Clean Craft's Sassy Blouse

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sassy Librarian Blouse »

Instructions

I extended the release pleats at the front about 2 inches higher to give the waist a more fitted look. More photos and details at:
http://www.cookcleancraft.com/2012/11/sassy-librarian-blouse.html

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage, Casual, Classic, Cute


Materials

Random thrifted fabric for the bodice and satin for the collar.

What are you most proud of?

Following all the tips and tricks in the course results in a lovely blouse that doesn't look at all homemade.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

The slower you go and more care you take, the happier you'll be with the end result! Go for it! It's a fun project.

 

11 comments

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db1690 on craftsy.com
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice! This looks so feminine!
Ms. BB on craftsy.com
Nov 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty top, fits very nicely too. Great Job!
Grits1 on craftsy.com
Nov 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Cute, I think I made a similar blouse in home economics (1962). Very retro look.
ChristineHaynes on craftsy.com
ChristineHaynes
Craftsy Instructor
Nov 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love your top! Absolutely one of my favorites so far. Great job!!!
CookCleanCraft on craftsy.com
Nov 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Christine. It was all due to your great instructions and pattern. Now I just have to find time to make the other version...
Teresa Maria on craftsy.com
Nov 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice, I like the contrasted collar.
jlebarge1090354 on craftsy.com
Dec 03, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Your fitting work is great. However, I'm not sure about mixing seersucker with satin. Washing might present a challenge.
roesleinknits on craftsy.com
Nov 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So cute!
PerlenDiva on craftsy.com
Nov 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Yes, awesome fit. And I adore the contrast -colour collar hehe.
Lynne O on craftsy.com
Nov 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty, love the contrasting collar!
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Nov 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your blouse fits great. Very pretty color