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Sewing: Sassy Librarian
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Sassy Librarian

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

Instructions

Oh Lord - make yourself a muslin on this one! For me, it ran enormous. I made a size 6 and could easily have made a 2. I took the side seams in by an extra inch and ran my waist pleats up a lot higher. It's still big, but I can wear it.

Christine was right - don't use fabric that is too stiff. Combined with interfacing, this linen feels a little like a piece of thin cardboard which ...

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Casual, Cute, Retro / Vintage, Whimsical


Materials

Soft linen

What was your inspiration?

The vintage style of this pattern.

What are you most proud of?

Buttonholes!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Listen to everything Christine says :) Go for it - this pattern is FUN.

 

12 comments

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loelkim3-1501791 on craftsy.com
May 18, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love the way the linen tones down the prissiness factor. And I agree with torilynn that the linen will soften with time.
torilynn on craftsy.com
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Yes, perhaps the linen is a bit stiff, but a few washings should help, so wear it a lot! It is a cute top, and linen is so nice, the two just should go together, eh!?
Sassy T on craftsy.com
Feb 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely...
ChristineHaynes on craftsy.com
ChristineHaynes
Craftsy Instructor
Feb 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love it!!! Glad you enjoyed the class!
db1690 on craftsy.com
Feb 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Cute! And love your posing. Fun!
angeladee on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love your blouse! Great job! Your fabric looks like Christine's. Did you buy the identical fabric or is it just very similar?
GirlEatsSoup on craftsy.com
Feb 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thx! It's different fabric. Mine is linen which frankly, was not a good choice. WAY too stiff.
Jill-1234 on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Cute!!!
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Looks fabulous.
GirlEatsSoup on craftsy.com
Feb 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much, Scheri. :)
Davesmom on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I like your blouse! Thanks for taking pictures. It fits beautifully. Nice color for you as well. What's not to love about, eh?
GirlEatsSoup on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much, and I do love it.