Tuesday 21 August 2012

Birdie Sencha

Birdie Sencha

My first version of the Sencha Blouse by Colette.  I did a toile first which showed I needed to make a small shoulder adjustment as it was not comfortable to wear.

I underlined the whole garment as the original fabric was pretty sheer and used french seams throughout.

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I used a size 6 in the top (and adjusted for narrow shoulders) and then graduated to a 12 for my waist and hips.  I found that due to the blouseyness (is that a word?) of the pattern an FBA was not required.

I omitted the neck facing and instead incorporated the underlining to make a nice clean neck finish.

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I also omitted the back buttons as there is no way I could reach to do them up!  I cut the back on the fold instead and like the clean lines this option gives.  I may do a version in the future with a faux back button opening as I found the pattern has enough room in it to go over my head just fine.

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For those followers, you may recognise the fabric, it is a hack of my previous fail garment.  I am much happier with this and took great pleasure in cutting the failure into pieces!!  I am really happy with the fit of this blouse and it is comfortable, wearable and I think flattering. I shall definitely be making more.

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10 comments:

  1. So pretty. Definitely flattering!!!! That print is so cute. Nice save from a previous fail--always a good feeling. Beautiful work.

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    1. It was really nice not to waste the fabric and end up with something I will actually wear.

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  2. It looks gorgeous :) I love how you've finished the inside up against the neckline!

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    1. Thanks, it has given a much tidier finish and no extra bulk which this fabric definitely couldn't take.

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  3. What a lovely blouse! I like how it is fitted at the waist.

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  4. Fantastic blouse!! I have the same fabric but in orange and dark blue (maybe black?) !!!

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  5. Waow!! I really love your blouse: it suits you very well and the print is so cute!!
    The details of the several seems at the waist are great: love, love, love the shape!!
    It would have been a shame that this fabric ends its life in the scrap box so it's a really nice save!! :)

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  6. That fabric. LOVE. Lovely blouse!

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