Thursday 24 March 2016

Minerva + Vintage Pledge 2016 = Butterick 3217

Let's get back to those spotty fabrics shall we...


Today I am showing you my latest make from Minerva fabric. This navy random spot was perfect for making a blouse (Butterick 3217). The drape of the lightweight crepe made it feel luxurious and didn't overpower the gathered sleeve shape. I really love it and would definitely buy it again, if I wasn't already up to my eyes in dotty fabric.



This is my new going out top. I love it. The spherical pearl buttons are so in keeping with the 1960's pattern.






I learnt new skills as ever with any garment. Today it was how to make a faced button cuff with a slit. Not hard but matching notches was the key, glad I marked them now!




The fabric is 100% polyester lightweight crepe and would make a beautiful Mathilde blouse or a pussy bow blouse, it comes in other spotty colours too.



Thanks for looking at my March Vintage Pledge sponsored by Minerva Crafts. Jo x





11 comments:

  1. That looks stunning, very stylish. I love your choice of fabric and it may encourage me to try other fabrics a bit more often I seem to gravitate towards cotton and jersey a lot. I have not really tried much vintage stuff apart from a dress for a friend maybe I should join in. xx

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    1. You don't have to iron it either, win win! I have washed it, hung it on a coat hanger and then put it back in the wardrobe when it is dry.

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  2. Anything that doesn't need to be ironed is a real win. Impressive pearl buttons.

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  3. Stylish, comfy, and no ironing....perfect :) xx

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  4. Cute buttons and winning top, perfect for a night out.

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  5. Fantastic Jo!!! If I see you on the sewing bee I would not be at all surprised you are so good with your dressmaking! xx

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  6. You are so adorable I can't even stand it, and that blouse is perfect for you. Now go out and have fun in it.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  7. Love the pattern, love the fabric, love polka dots and love your "fancied up to go out" look!

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  8. Ooh, look at you, very glam! Those spots work beautifully with the shape of the pattern. x

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