Pink Satin Blouse

Pink satin blouse is nearly finished.

Here is the plan of the blouse.

The satin is a polyester in a warm pink color. The pattern turned out really well. I didn't make a toile of this garment first as I felt that it was right. I made the blouse short from the waist down, 13.5cm from the waist at centre front and 11cm at the side seam. Centre back was shortened 1.5cm more with a sway back adjustment. Ease added was 1cm at waist and hip side seams. I wanted this blouse to be a nice fit. The fit when I tried on the blouse is perfect, I will make this blouse again as is and I will also cut it longer in length.

This photo shows pinning and cutting. I added seam allowances as I cut the blouse.

This shows the completed pattern.

The blouse so far.

The hem is only basted so far I still need to do the machine hem. I have not done the buttonholes and buttons yet either.
I have tried on the blouse and the fit is good. Though satin show every wrinkle and the darts. I think that the next satin blouse I make I will not have side bust darts as think it would look better without them. Every time I make a design and pattern I learn more, which is what its all about.

I have ordered fabrics from Linton Direct UK to make a Chanel style jacket, skirt and pair of trousers.

Jacket and skirt in Khaki colored travellon has been cut out and I have started sewing.

Finishing off the 1st Wardrobe Plan

As of today I have completed

3 out of 6 tops/blouses
1 out of 4 skirts/pants
0 out of 1 jacket

so I have 7 garments to do.

black/red knit top cut out and half sewn. That will leave 6 garments to do. I need to speed up a little bit.

Today I will also draft the pants and make a toile

Over the last 2 weeks I made a costume for a customer and I digitized and embroidered to 't' shirts and a Jacket for Aarons mum.
I have cut out 2 summer dresses ( halterneck) for maddie.
I'm looking forward to having my own camera to photograph my projects.
This is the costume.

Simplicity 4095

I finished off my red stretch knit top which is part of my swap. The pattern is simplicity 4095 and the fabric used is ponti knit which I purchased from spotlight. I didn't need to alter the pattern and made it straight from the packet.

This top turned out rather nice and I will be making it again when I find some suitable fabric. After making the top I noticed on the back that I should have done a sway back adjustment which I have since done ready for the next time I use the pattern. See the creases in the side view picture. I don't see this as a big issue and I will wear the top any way.