Here's my first Alma blouse! I say first because, I'll definitely make it again - with the neckline and sleeve variations, it would rude not to! For my first attempt, I went for the round-neck, half-sleeved version, no belt. I know, round-neck, so adventurous.
As you can tell from the photo, it's a smidge too big. I cut a size 6, merging to 8 at the hips. I made a muslin, and that seemed to fit just right, but this doesn't ... what gives?!
It isn't a disaster by any means - in cooler weather I tend to layer up with camisoles and sometimes even a thermal vest (yes, I'm quite a glamorous lady), which this blouse can easily accommodate. It isn't as fitted as I'd planned, but that's fine. And I didn't need a zip (which should have suggested it was on the big side).
I used some fabric from my stash: Liberty lawn, the print is called "Goldman". I can't tell whether the print is peacock feathers, or some kind of flower. (It's probably peacock feathers, the more I look at it.) The orange is much less radiant than it appears in the photos.
The sums
1.5m Liberty lawn from Fabrics Galore: £18 (I used less than the full 1.5)
Alma pattern: £15 (incl p&p)
Interfacing/thread from stash
Total: £33
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It's a lovely sunny weekend up ahead - too too exciting! I hope you all have fun things planned for your weekends!
speak soon
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Very pretty! I've ordered this pattern so it's lovely to see a few versions. Yours is a great use of the fabric, love the neckline.
ReplyDeletethanks Kerry! I'm certain your version will be lovely! Can't wait to see it :)
DeleteMine was also a little big so I didn't need the zipper. I still have to hem it and I'm still considering making the belt. I love your fabric! I would think that you should go down a size to make the neck smaller because doing an SBA wouldn't alter the neckline, just the bust area right? I dunno, I've never tried it. But I did just get a book on fitting so I'll have to look into it
ReplyDeletethanks for the tip re the sizing - that makes perfect sense (and so obvious now!). I decided not to go with the belt, as I tend not to use sash belts much - I usually belt my trousers/skirts, and it feels odd to wear two belts!
DeleteWhat a pretty fabric , you always find such gorgeous Liberty prints. The blouse looks great on you and not obviously big. I can imagine lots of versions once you have the fit right.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa. I think I have a habit of obsessing over minor fitting issues :)
DeleteThis is lovely, and it doesn't look like it's too big. The fabric is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynne. I need to be more forgiving of my makes!
DeleteVery, very lovely Shivani, you look so elegant in it. I've got this pattern cut out and ready to go as my next project, can't wait! x
ReplyDeletethank you Jane. oo - can't wait to see your version - I'm sure it will be gorgeous!
DeleteLovely Liberty! And is that a new haircut too?
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing your other versions - it is great when a pattern has multiple choices!
thank you! Indeed it is a new haircut - I didn't quite realise the difference an extra couple inches makes!
DeleteSo pretty. You might be selling me on this pattern. I wasn't too sure, but I love your version.
ReplyDeletethanks Melizza! At the risk of being an enabler, you should try it! I'm inspired by your crochet trm Jasmine to try something similar with the neckline to this pattern. x
DeleteThis is gorgeous! You look lovely! It really doesn't look too big to me, although of course that's a personal choice.
ReplyDeletethanks Sonja! I think I've been comparing to some of the more fitted versions I've seen in blogland. I think I will try a more fitted version, but this slightly more relaxed fit is actually really comfortable (and yay, no zips!).
DeleteIt's so pretty Shivani...I really like it and it looks so beautifully made , as always!! I think the round neck short sleeves in liberty really shows off the gorgeous fabric. Nice one :-)
ReplyDeleteanother winner !!!
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