Monday, July 25, 2016

True Bias Roscoe Blouse


Indiesew Roscoe Blouse made from rayon challis

This blouse was a garment I enjoyed making from beginning to end.  I am usually not a fan of hand sewing but something about handstitching the neckline and sleeves  was so relaxing.  Rewarding, too, this blouse is beautiful and  I love it.


My pattern is available at IndieSew and it is the  Roscoe Blouse by True Bias.  Full description:
A peasant blouse or dress with raglan sleeves and a gathered neckline with neckties.
Sizes 0 to 18


It has been so hot and humid in Missouri the last two weeks, I needed something light and flowy and didn't touch the skin much! The Roscoe Blouse checked all the boxes and I had a perfect challis from Imagine Gnats in the stash.  The fabric plays a very important part in the success of this blouse.  Think flow and drape when looking for fabric, you will be so pleased with the end result of the blouse.
Indiesew Roscoe Blouse made from rayon challis

The sizing on the Roscoe is generous, I went with a  size 6 but I will probably make a 4 next time.  Kelli,  the creator of this pattern line has a included two measurement charts.  One for sizing and one for finished measurements. Don't you love to have finished measurements?
Indiesew Roscoe Blouse made from rayon challis

I cut this blouse out one late morning and by that evening I had a beautiful finished blouse.  This time included many breaks during the sewing time, laundry, cooking and cleaning seem to want some of my Saturday time.  

Indiesew Roscoe Blouse made from rayon challis

The instructions stated to carefully pin the neckline bias piece and then sew.  I have better luck hand sewing the small bias pieces and then using my sewing machine to stitch again.  I did the same thing on the sleeve binding.

Indiesew Roscoe Blouse made from rayon challis

After church, I headed out to take some pictures but with a 106 heat index, I made it snappy!

Indiesew Roscoe Blouse made from rayon challis





Indiesew Roscoe Blouse made from rayon challis
Disclosure - I was provided a pattern of my choice as a part of the Indiesew blogger team  but the opinions are all mine.
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16 comments:

  1. What a lovely blouse! And you're so right - fabric choice is so important in such a loose top. Perfect pairing.

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    1. Thanks, Irene, it is fun to wear.

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  2. Looks great and the perfect choice for this hot hot weather!

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    1. Yes, it is perfect for hot. We had a week of nice weather but the terrible hot is coming back this week.

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  3. I agree - it's a beautiful blouse. Looks nice comfy and cool.

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  4. Beautiful. So many options to wear it with and the style is great.

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    1. You are right many options for wearing.

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  5. So cute and fresh. I just love this style/look for summer.

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  6. Such a pretty and comfy looking top!, Love that gingham look challis.

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    1. Thank you, Diana, it is so fun.

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  7. It looks really pretty! I love the softly draping feminine shape. Summer perfection. :)

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    1. Thanks, Caronlyn, it is fun to wear.

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  8. Nice looking blouse!

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  9. Love the Roscoe - It is very high on my Spring sewing list.

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