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| Vogue 1177 Blouse Front |
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| Vogue 1177 Blouse Back |
Fabric: Printed voile from Gorgeous Fabrics
Pattern: Vogue 1177
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| Vogue 1177 Line Drawing |
I used upper parts to make a blouse.
As I mentioned in my previous post, this pattern involves tuck and pleat details.
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| Vogue 1177 Front Detail |
I shortened the sleeves and added fringe around the ends of the sleeves.
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| Vogue 1177 Sleeve Detail |
In addition to the pleats detail, I really like side panels. It adds dimention to the side view of the blouse.
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| Vogue 1177 Side Panel |
Meanwhile there was a moment I had to pause...
Since the fabric was very loosely woven I knew I needed to finish raw edges, but look at what Vogue Patterns had to say about finishing edges:
… and I do not own a serger (yet). Duh!
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| Vogue 1177 Hand Overcasting |
This blouse is a good match with the Vogue 1247 black skirt.
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| Vogue 1177 Blouse + Vogue 1247 Skirt |
This look reminds me of Nanette Lepore's Circus Lovin' skirt.
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| Source: Neiman Marcus |
Despite making all of the tedious pleats, I was very impressed by how effective each detail works together. I am looking forward to trying other Anna Sui patterns in the future.
Until next time, cheers to you all!
This top is so cute! I love the fabric and I love your alterations. Way better than the top in the pattern picture.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison! The cat in your profile picture is so cute!
DeleteThe top is fantastic. What a great result. You should try it with some skinny white jeans. Would look great on you.
ReplyDeleteThis top + a pair of white jeans would be my go-to choice for the summer. Thanks for your input!
DeleteOh I love it, I think it looks tuck in the best!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to discover how the look changed when the blouse is tucked in! It became more mature and was calling for a pair of sexy high heels.
DeleteSuper pretty top . That is annoying about the vague instructions - I do wish they would include more tips which would help us. I have read that just sewing two rows of stitching and then trimming close to the stitching is a good way of sewing sheer seams if you can not do french seams.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment, Janine. The instruction at least warned me about using zigzag stitching on edges but thought it’d be nice if they added a brief explanation on why it wasn’t a good idea. I’ve read that the way you described is the right choice. I did sew two rows of stitching but I was not brave enough to leave it just trimmed because I knew I would wear and wash this top often this summer. :)
DeleteWhat a great combination!! You know I love the V1247 skirt so it's nice to see another version of it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn! Isn't V1247 skirt great? I love that it has just the right amount of casualness.
DeleteYou did a wonderful job! I love everything about it, the choice of fabric and all those pleats make a very nice garment, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosy! I think it was a perfect marriage of pattern (especially those pleats details) and fabric. I’m very happy with the outcome.:)
DeleteI love what you did with this fabric. I have a 3 yd piece of it and am thinking about what I want to do with it, which is how I found your blog. Nicely done. BTW, I disagree with Vogue, a serged edge would have been weighty and too much thread for the weight of the fabric. Either a french seam or what you did is far preferable.
ReplyDeleteIsn't this poppy print irresistible? :) Would love to see your creation!
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