Lori said...
Your pants look nice and the welt pocket is fantastic. I like the blouse, sorry you are not happy with it. Your story of wanting navy pants sounds a bit like the book "if you give a mouse a cookie"
Naturally, I loved the compliments on the welt pockets, especially from someone I respect and admire. But she was so right about giving the mouse a cookie I had to laugh!
I made navy blue pants. Then, I needed a blouse to go with the navy blue pants. The blouse I made (BPF SS-2009- 408A) didn't work out. So, I selected another pattern (BWOF 06-07-129).
I really liked the fabric, so I ordered more. I didn't like sewing it the first time because it was 100% polyester and really hard to press. The second time was even less fun. Yes, I could have tried to fix the problem, but I HATE alterations. It was easier to make a whole new blouse.
Fabric choice affected the final look of the blouse more than the pattern design. The print fabric obscures the blouse's design details. A side by side comparison of the two blouses revealed they are almost indistinguishable.
I mean, really! I could barely tell the two blouses apart and I made them!
But, I got what a wanted in the first place – navy blue pants. The two nearly identical blouses were a bonus.
Great job on the additional blouse. Enjoy your navy blue pants! Thanks for the compliment, too.
ReplyDeleteI think that the biggest issue with the first blouse is that it has drop shoulders, and comparing this one to the second blouse, which is a bit more flattering, your shoulders look wider and more in proportion on the second one. The other thing, princess seams are always more flattering for a woman with curves, plus sized or not. It's a very nice blouse.
ReplyDeleteI think the second one is more flattering.
ReplyDeleteI like the second blouse better, too. It is more flattering and the cool details are not lost.
ReplyDeleteJust keep the second one for a day when you have an oops food splatter or something. You won't have to change the pants since you have a spare top. I do this on my everyday clothing all the time(.ie keep a second matching top for my pants if they are not jeans).
ReplyDeleteI love the clothing you always are stitching up and I am inspired that you make sets instead of pieces. I think that is a great idea. mssewcrazy
I have to say I like princess seams on dresses and blouses. I think that style is flattering on most every individual.
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Jumping on the bandwagon, I also like the second blouse better. I love the print. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteLovely blouse. Thank you for your comment on my jacket.
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