My latest dressmaking venture is one inspired by holidays and the beaches of Vietnam where I will be spending many hours this summer. I've picked a simple cropped blouse which I've made using Ramie fabric from the Organic Textile Company.
I had no idea what Ramie is but after a little research it seems to be made from nettles! It feels just like linen and creases like cotton, but not quite as bad. It's the first time I've worked with it and I've never worn it before but it feels very durable when I tried it on.
The pattern is from an old edition of Burda, although it's beginning to feel a little less old now I've started a cross stitch pattern from a 2006 copy of Cross Stitcher!
It's a simple design with a simple set of instructions to match so I chose simple things in the construction like matching thread and pale buttons. The look I was going for was seamless and I think it's quite effective for a casual throw on beach blouse.
This was also my first attempt at proper button holes. And by that I mean ones that I have to position properly and sew straight for the blouse to look half decent (so not just a single one on a bag!) I'm very pleased with them but next time I won't be too risk adverse with allowing for the depth of the button; they're a tiny bit too wide!
It might be nice to try creating a more striking look with some contrasting thread and buttons. That can be my last minute holiday project! But for now I've made a start on the holiday wardrobe...only two months to go!
The pattern is from an old edition of Burda, although it's beginning to feel a little less old now I've started a cross stitch pattern from a 2006 copy of Cross Stitcher!
It's a simple design with a simple set of instructions to match so I chose simple things in the construction like matching thread and pale buttons. The look I was going for was seamless and I think it's quite effective for a casual throw on beach blouse.
This was also my first attempt at proper button holes. And by that I mean ones that I have to position properly and sew straight for the blouse to look half decent (so not just a single one on a bag!) I'm very pleased with them but next time I won't be too risk adverse with allowing for the depth of the button; they're a tiny bit too wide!
It might be nice to try creating a more striking look with some contrasting thread and buttons. That can be my last minute holiday project! But for now I've made a start on the holiday wardrobe...only two months to go!
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| Finished collar |
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| Collar construction |
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| Nha Trang beach, Vietnam - not long to wait now! |
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