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Floral ruffle blouse

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Name	Floral ruffle blouse
Status	finished
Happiness
Started	Oct 13, 2020
Completed	Oct 14, 2020
Progress	100 %
Privacy	public
Notes	I chose a cotton printed voile, black background means it is not see-through. I've made this pattern before and was very pleased with the fit and the way the sleeves set in the bodice. I changed a few things, such as a curved hem. It is longer because the hem is narrower so this blouse is more of a tunic when untucked. I straightened the side seams so that it skims rather than hugs my waistline. I also hacked the sleeve so that it has a gathered hem. I spread cut lines about 2.5cm apart and taped each cut about 1cm apart on spare paper. I also increase the length by 3cm and drafted a hem facing by tracing along the hem of the sleeve and measuring up just over 3.5cm. I them echoed the technique of the ruffle on the neckline by creating a casing by sewing 3cm from the folded over hem facing and another stitch-line .8cm away and threaded some tape through to create the gathers.

sshelagh

Thank you very much for all your lovely comments.
Astrid Herrera

Very pretty & I love your sleeves ;)
Rosey S

Nice top, sleeve ruffles are great - thank you for adding your pattern adjustment photograph.
Michele Pretorius

Wow your top looks great!
désirée boutault

tres joli résulata j'aime beaucoup les modifications que vous avez apporté
Maria

Great job, you must be very pleased with this version!
Your fabric is beautiful, the drape is excellent and it forms the ruffles very nicely.
One of the best things about sewing your own clothing is that each garment is unique and personalised. Making your own style changes has made this even more unique. I really like this style too, I have made it several times and will definitely be making it again!
Belbora

Very nice! Lovely print and style. I love that Lekala patterns are easy to hack, much easier than the Big 4.