Pattern: PussyBow Blouse by Pattern Runway
Mods:
- lowered bust dart 1″ (?!?)
- shortened and took out gathers in the sleeves
- omitted the tie
- pinched out about 3/4″ from the shoulder and redistributed the fullness into the dart – the same effect as going down a size and doing an FBA.
- lengthened the front ends for ties by several inches
- omitted interfacing
- increased seam allowance to 5/8″ on all sides for french seams
- created back yoke and pleat as per instructions in my most favorite book ever
Fabric: cotton voile from Gorgeous Fabrics that I dyed with Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes (approx. 2 oz. of jungle red, 1 and a 1/2 tbsp of lemon yellow and 1/2 tbsp of fuchsia red)
My thoughts? I love this pattern. The instructions were clear. It’s super cute and versatile. The fabric, on the other hand, was kind of a nightmare. It’s so delicate that I ripped my first collar in half. I’m terrified that Binks is going to shred it, so I won’t be wearing it around the house much.
As it gets warmer, this piece is going to be really fun to style. I picture it with white jeans and sandals. Or black shorts with these. Or over a maxi dress?
Tags: finished, pattern runway, tops
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