I need to iron.
I hate to iron, but I do it. As I was doing laundry the other week, I lined up all the blouses I had an realized they were all from the same pattern. Its amazing how you stick with something you like once you get it the way you want.I apply that rule to blouses. I LURV blouses. All eras. If I have a dress with an interesting bodice, Ill try to make a blouse from it. Ive done that quite a bit.
I have a repro from the 1910s that I think is super cool.
I like 20s blouses with fitted skirts.
I like 30s blouses with trousers. I find this decades separates geared toward activity.
Yay.
But I would have to say the most versatile decade for blouses is the 1940s.
Work, play, outings, even formal, these tops go the extra mile. Delicious.
With blouses on my mind, I decided to issue my newest repro.
From the mid 30s, this over blouse has a button front and a great optional kerchief. The blouse is a 42 bust, awesome. Im totally going to make this up in a nice linen.Thanks all!
I love blouses too! I've been meaning to sew a few more since my blouse to skirt ratio is very off! I'll have to check out some of your patterns!! These are all lovely! xoxo
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Whoa. Simplicity 4608 is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'm warming up to that two-piece dress concept, too. I have at least one ordinary-dress pattern that could be turned into a two-piece. Hmm.
I like the style of the last blouse, I have a hard time finding button down blouses that fit me correctly (there's always that pesky gap in the bust area). Any tips?
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