Friday, October 23, 2009

Next: Two Blouses

I don't understand this mystery of the universe: every time I do my seasonal closet changeover, I discover some of my clothes have mysteriously disappeared. I usually toss out a few things when I put away off-season clothes, but I'm convinced some things just evaporate when I open the vacuum-sealed space saver bags. I feel like I have no fall/winter clothes and I'm desperate to replace the clothes that have vanished. I've already bought a few things. Now, I'm going to be sewing like a fiend for the next several days. Rain is forecast this weekend and I have to stay home and wait for a repairman on Saturday, so I should be able to accomplish a lot.
First in the queue is Kwik Sew 3586. I've made this blouse once before, so I consider it a TNT. Even if it weren't a TNT, Kwik Sew patterns really are kwik to sew and have no interesting design details to slow me down. At this point, my goal is to have blouses, not a meaningful sewing experience. For the meaningful sewing experience, I'll work on BWOF 06-09-136, a classic long sleeved blouse - BWOF style. The distinctive design detail is the collar. Somehow, BWOF patterns take a simple detail, like a stand up collar and make it a little different. In this case, the front bands extend up to the top of the collar instead of stopping at the attachment seam. I'm not totally sure I even like this treatment. It looks a little weird to me.

I prefer to make outfits, not individual pieces but I just finished black pants that can be worn with these blouses. Once these blouses are finished and my wardrobe crisis is minimized, I can go back to working on the meaningful outfits that offer opportunities for growth and learning.

5 comments:

  1. I love the Burda; the neckline makes it a standout.

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  2. Pretty tops, and the same thing happens in my closet, too.

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  3. I like the Burda as well. I think you should try it. You may find that you like it. Lovely fabric choices!

    Barbara Travis
    Owner/Sr.Designer Travis Treasure Box
    http://www.travistreasurebox.etsy.com

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  4. Thank you for the wonderful complement on my jacket!
    P.S. Did you take home ec with Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Keeley at EFA?

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  5. Pretty blouses. Yes, now as I try to dress for this cooler weather, it seems I have no clothes in my closet. what was I wearing last year? I think I really need to get a LOT of sewing done.

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