Monday, September 11, 2023

Inspiration...Abstract Blouse

 The blue colors are calling me this year.  Here is a fabulous blouse/shirt:


This is the Lafayette 148 New York Scottie Abstract Blouse.  Price tag: $798.00.  Details: spread collar, hidden button placket, long sleeves, single button split cuffs, box-pleated back yoke, shirt-tail hem, relaxed fit, silk, dry clean only.

The print makes this blouse.  Even if it is a classic.  I would use this pattern:


This is the Classic Shirt pattern by Liesl & Co.   This is a well drafted pattern and I highly recommend it.  Here are a couple of tutorials for doing the hidden button placket -  How To Make Hidden Buttonholes and  How to Make a Hidden Button Placket.  In looking closely at the cuffs, they are a little different.  They look wider and the button is near the top edge instead of middle.  This would be a great shirt to actually see.  

Honestly, the fabric is best part.  This is just a classic shirt pattern with a couple of extras.  Remember if you already have a shirt/blouse pattern fitted. Use it.  Save that money for fabric and notions.

Happy Stitching!

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