I was a bit out of my mind on the other day (the technique that I am most bad at is gathering), and I decided to sew this blouse with much gathering work simply because it looked very pretty and also comfortable. I imagined with stars in my eyes that I could be relaxing myself in it on a cozy weekend's afternoon having a cuppa on the sofa (or something similar).
However, after attaching one of the sleeves, I found it didn't work for me at all! It was too bulky on me and I looked like a person whose previous life was an white jellyfish or a mushroom (or something similar)...
So I took some pictures, and the blouse was abandoned.
The story continues. I showed the pics to my friends to prove what I did, and luckily one of them loved it! She finished everything neatly and here she goes! She also sewed a blue dress to wear underneath the blouse. She looks so pretty in it.
A very happy ending!!
here is my review again... (thanks for your patience, and encouragements!)
Pattern Description:
Tunic-blouse
Pattern Sizing:
34 36 38 40 42 44, I used 36.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
I don't think so, but it was because I used a very different type of fabric from the one that was used for the sample from Burda. My fabric was rather shirting cotton than transparent flowered chiffon which was in the sample picture. The blouse I made looks bigger with a strong modulation of gathers and ruffles.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, I could sew it without a problem. However, I'd be happier if there were pictures to explain. I also thought that one of front bands would be better attached at the last step so that we can check the balance and the length of elastic band at waist with putting it on.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved the feminine look of the blouse. I have no particular dislikes on it.
Fabric Used:
Very thin and light cotton/cupro blend. Slightly sheer. Rather elegant.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
No, I sewed it without changes.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I will probably sew it again in very soft lacy fabric. I think my version is pretty as it is, but I have to confess I came to know it didn't work on me at all with unknown reason before one of sleeves attached. Fortunately, one of my good friends loved it for the first sight and she finished it to get her new favorite blouse. She likes to put it on over a blue light dress that she sewed for the blouse as in the picture. It's very pretty on her! So I recommend it to others even though it didn't work for me, because I know the pattern is right and good.
Conclusion:
This is a pretty blouse and it look very elaborate. I'm looking forward to the chance to sew it again with the right fabric for me! I think I need the fabric which is flowing and hanging to make its silhouette smaller. How it looks with this pattern is totally depending on fabrics.
That's awesome that someone else was able to use something that didn't work quite right for you... and she looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe garment turned out so lovely, and it looks so nice with the blue dress. :)
ReplyDeleteYour friend looks so very pretty in it, it's hard to imagine you wouldn't :-). I look forward to the next version.
ReplyDeleteThis inspired me to want to make something similar, but I'm afraid I would feel the same way as you did if I do... (but then maybe one of my friends would get lucky too!)