It needs a wash and another good pressing, but I'm glad I got this one done. For awhile there, I thought this was going to be a wadder, so I'm happy that I ended up with something wearable.
Things that went wrong:
- One side of tucks looks way better than the others.
- Seams look puckery in the front, even though I have ironed them. A lot.
- Fabric is way thinner that I thought it was.
- Not the most flattering cut for me.
- Original sleeves were too tight.
- Waaaay to long.
- I just hemmed it to be a more flattering shirt style instead of a tunic. (Tunic length is not so good for me.)
- I was going to use the longer sleeve length, but the size I cut out was too small around for me, so I just cut out the cap sleeve one size larger and gathered more to get it to fit inside the armhole. (The longer sleeves were also puffy on the lower arm. I was not terrible sure if that was a look I even wanted to try to carry off.)
- While I love white and light blue striped cotton fabric, it does not usually love me. Other items I have made with this type of fabric have usually turned out to look like hospital gowns. I don't think this one does.
The top looks great on you and love the pintucking detail.
ReplyDeleteI like the front with the collar and pintucs
ReplyDeleteLooks great to me too. I've never done pintucks, you have inspired me.
ReplyDeleteGreat pintucking! Fantastic blouse.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and blouse - I like the way you have outlined what worked and what didn't work. I haven't tired pintucks either, but they fascinate me. Honestly, I don't like blouses. I have never liked them. I have tried to like them, but I just don't. So, I don't know if I will ever get a chance to try pintucks!!
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