Sunday 29 January 2017

#bettyblouse FREE download link

It is good to try new skills. I have been having a go at pin tucks using a free download for the Betty Blouse pattern. My slippy viscose fabric choice did not make it easy for my first attempt at pin tucks. One is a bit bigger but I was pleased with the rest.



The reason I chose this fabric for this pattern was because the cotton version on the pattern picture stuck out too much at the shoulders for my liking therefore I was looking for a softer drape. 



It feels lovely when I wear it. I did have to make some intermediate modifications for using this fabric rather than a light cotton.


I added a neckband rather than using bias binding facings. The fabric was not strong enough against the bias binding - it hung down to reveal the binding. I did not bind the arms either, I just made a really small turned hem so that they would 'waterfall' I took a smidgen off the front neck edge too for a slicker shape.



To finish the hem I used a narrow rolled hem to make it really fine. I did not use a special foot I just passed it through the machine twice. I used french seams for the sides because it was fraying quite quickly. I cut a 12 so that I would have plenty to play with for the french seams.



Oh yeah! the other mod I made is for my bum. I had to make vents at the side for my hips, that old chestnut! That is a saying not a simile for my bum...




This fabric was given to me in an enormous stash haul at the beginning of the year. I did not buy it - promise. In fact I have been given more stuff in January than I could possibly believe from three different people who did not know my 2017 'no buy' pledge - fabric, wool and patterns. I really should stop saying yes. But when you can make a free top like this, why not?

Pattern : Betty Blouse download
Fabric: Polyester Viscose 
Thread: Stash


Thanks for dropping by. I am still without photo editing software so sorry about the grey photos however it really is that dusky duck egg blue colour. Jo xxx

9 comments:

  1. Such a pretty blouse! Even better that you didn't spend any money.

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  2. What a lovely colour and the blouse looks brilliant. Well done Jo suits you too.

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  3. YOu look lovely Jo great new blouse.

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  4. I looks beautiful Jo how do you manage to sew that kind of fabric without it slipping?

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  5. Such a delicate colour and a pretty blouse. Nice work with the pin-tucks using viscose!!

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  6. Brave, Jo! I admire your work! xx

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  7. So pretty. Love those sleeves and the pintucks are so delicate.

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  8. What a lovely top, the fabric is very pretty and just right for the pattern isn't it. Well done on the rolled hem and the pintucks!!

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  9. Nice job! pin tucks and rolled hems can't be easy with a delicate fabric like that. It looks great, I love the colour

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