Friday, 25 August 2017

Minerva August It is all in the detail

I signed off on Wednesday and forgot about my monthly Minerva post, here is a cheeky extra one I made a while back!

  It is all in the detail with sewing. Sometimes I really like to take my time and do all the little fiddly bits with care. Which is why I chose view D of this vintage pattern- It looks so pretty and I thought it looked like a pussy bow blouse which I had been coveting.
The fabric is from Minerva a snip at £2.99. I thought it would feel more like a chalis viscose but it was different to that. Think travel agent/airline steward/corporate workwear and you are in the right zone.
I loved the print and the colour palette. I was originally going to make a dress when I ordered it but as soon as I felt the fabric is screamed 'blouse' to me.


There were some tricky cuff details to master.


A rolling collar and tie to ease in. 
Button holes in slippy fabric to make.


And facings to lay in the neckline for structure.


"Why, that is a smashing blouse you are wearing."
Rik Mayall

I used the rest to line a skirt to go with it. I have had the butter/mustard suiting fabric for four years. Still stash busting.




This is a wash and non-iron garment so I feel it is going to have lots of wear! Really enjoyed using this fabric and love my new blouse. 

 "Did you pack those bags yourself madam?"
Jo xxx
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9 comments:

  1. Amy at love made my home25 August 2017 at 08:39

    So pretty!! It has a real 50's vibe to me, which I mean in the very best way, the combination of the fabric design and the pattern go so well together. Enjoy wearing it!

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  2. Jackie25 August 2017 at 15:03

    Lovely blouse Jo and the skirt looks great too the lining is a genius idea.

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  3. Cheryl25 August 2017 at 15:39

    I am full of admiration. Just finished a blouse in the slippiest, slidey fabric (but gorgeous)and I am impressed by all your details you've succeeded in adding. I'm guessing it is pretty similar fabric. You look great in it too. Even better that no ironing from here on.

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  4. Jennifer Hays25 August 2017 at 23:43

    What a nice blouse. I love the way the fabric drapes. It looks lovely on you. It kind of reminds me of the Huk a Poo blouses like they wore in the seventies. Different shapes, those had big, pointy collars, but kind of a similar look.

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  5. Meredith27 August 2017 at 00:38

    Aren't you brilliant? Well done on the gorgeous blouse. The detail is wonderful and you look wonderful too!

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  6. sewing green lady27 August 2017 at 19:21

    Gorgeous wash and wear blouse my favourite! The skirt will look super with it too, given the colours it will go with a variety of items. x

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  7. Dr Christine Crawley28 August 2017 at 16:18

    Very impressive - an inspiration to sew again.

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  8. mamasmercantile28 August 2017 at 16:38

    I loved it, the fabric the pattern and the buttons. A beautiful blouse that looks wonderful on you.

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  9. Gillian Roe3 September 2017 at 22:36

    Haha, Jo, you make me laugh! You don't look anything like a flight attendant. What a lovely touch to line a skirt with the fabric. I just love it when a good coat or skirt has a nice lining - I feel like it really elevates it from something everyday to something special.

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