Monday, March 29, 2010

Simplicity 2807









Here is the line drawing, you can see the gathers and the sleeve pleats a bit better.

Description: Misses’ Skirt in two lengths and blouse with sleeve variations. A Project Runway pattern
Sizing: 4 to 22
Instructions: They are good and have some nice features, such as back yoke lining. I learned this technique at a Louise Cutting seminar, it is nice to see it in a Simplicity pattern.
Likes/Dislikes: I wanted a stylish white summer blouse, a bit oversized like shown in this Lucky magazine spread




















One of the drawings on the pattern envelope show the top belted. Well, that will work but it isn’t that oversized. Also, the blouse is longer on the pattern envelope. I added 1” to the length and it isn’t that long. So if you are wanting a longer blouse to use a favorite belt, check the length




Changes: Measure the width of the sleeves at the hem. I had the sleeves completed (the hem is a facing with understitching and that was finished). I then slipped the sleeve on my arm and it was tight. I did some unsewing and made the pleats in the sleeve a bit smaller. Then the underarm sleeve seam went from 5/8” to ¼”, to give me a bit more room. So measure first and save some time, is my advice.



Fabric: A white shirting in my stash leftover from another project.

Conclusion: A fun blouse that will get lots of wear this spring and summer.






































Maybe wearing it like this, somewhat like the Lucky magazine spread.  This is a BWOF skirt I made last year.




















Next up a pencil skirt, hopefully finished for Easter.

14 comments:

  1. I love the whole outfit. You are really becomming my go to blog for inspiration!

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  2. I love the blouse. I think one could never have too many white blouses in all kinds of variations. Which reminds me I should start sewing some white blouses too!

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  3. Oh I think I may have to get this pattern! I love your beautiful version - classic white looks so wonderful. Your planned outfit is great - that denim skirt has got loads of style and the accessories are perfect.

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  4. Nice blouse and looks good with the skirt. I'm really surprised a sleeve would be tight on you. Maybe it's a bad draft.

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  5. I love a white blouse, all year long. With skirts, with jeans, you just can't beat a white blouse. Nice skirt too.

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  6. Cute! I like the sleeve detail and the way you styled it with the Burda skirt :-)

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  7. Great outfit!!! So unique!

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  8. Great styling of the blouse with the skirt. There is something about a white shirt that just says chic!

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  9. Beautiful outfit. Your shirt is perfect with this skirt.

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  10. I love it!! but I love every thing that you make. Makes me want to take more sewing classes

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  11. Love the outfit, Lori. I must have missed that skirt, which is wonderful. What issue is it from?

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  12. Very cute blouse! That will be a great spring and summer staple!

    Lynda in LV

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  13. Cute blouse and keep telling myself what is a woman without a crisp white blouse... I need one of them.

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  14. Oh, it's cute! I love the look of denim and a crisp white shirt. I have that pattern...hmmmmm

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