Friday pattern pick
Friday, August 22nd, 2014
From now on, let’s try and make Friday into ‘pattern day’. I’ll try and remember to put up my pattern pick of the week and, hopefully, others will post about theirs too in the comments box at the bottom. It could be a pattern well used and loved, a vintage number, one bought a while back but not yet used or even one spotted but not yet bought. Either way, hopefully they will serve as inspiration for others to seek out and give em a whirl.
So first off we’ve got a pattern by the company Sewaholic which is based in Canada although its patterns are available worldwide. It’s called The Belcarra Blouse.
I’ve made three of these summer blouses now and they are super simple but look great. If you opt for version A then you’ve got nothing tricky to deal with – no tucks, darts, pockets – nothing. Version B adds pin tucks at the shoulders which are so cute and version C gives you a little breast pocket. So far all mine are version A as I wanted them to be a really quick evening make. One I was still sewing on the morning of a long weekend break while Mr Sassy stood nearby tapping his watch. I whipped it together in double quick time and didn’t make us late leaving by even a minute. Version A has only six pieces, B has seven with C having nine. One of mine I finished with bought in bias binding around the sleeve and neck edges which made it even quicker than ever.
The blouse is very flattering, just coming in slightly at the waist. Be careful of the neck though – mine are all a little big on me even though I’d made the correct size, so I’m going to adjust the pattern a little next time I make one (and there will be a next time).
The simplicity of this pattern allows you to make it in almost any fabric. I have one in a Liberty print lawn, one in a stiffer cotton and, my favourite, one made out of a Japanese double gauze. They’re all lovely and all so simple.
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