Jul 2, 2014

"Carme Blouse" Muslin

“Carme Blouse” Muslin



Carme Blouse Muslin


        One step further in my Making the Look project: my first try at the Carme Blouse - a muslin that actually turned out quite wearable… I think :)…

        The Came Blouse by Pauline Alice Patterns has a brilliant design … great construction, a classic casual look and a versatile pattern. While I was making it I thought of at least four variations and I’m really excited about them.


Carme Blouse Muslin


Carme Blouse Muslin


        The fit was spot on ( I cut a size 36)… I only lowered the bust dart (maybe a centimetre too much) and I should have lengthened the sleeves a bit … when I first cut it I thought about having to do it but than I sort of forgot … lucky I can roll them.


Carme Blouse Muslin


        I like the overall fell of it. The only thing that I perceive as awkward is the collar. Maybe it’s to large for my scrawny neck.


Carme Blouse Muslin


        The making was straight forward … the instructions are easy to follow and the sew-along Pauline put together is great. I did however sew the the sleeves inside out and hat to take them apart but that was just me being me and trying to watch a movie while sewing.






        For the “Look” I’ve already picked up my fabric - a white cotton batiste. For the occasion the Carme it’s going to loose the mandarin collar and get a flat neckband - I’m going for the “underwear” sort of look. The vent and gathering of the sleeves are going to be replaced with a placket closure and I’ll lengthen the whole blouse by a couple of centimetres.

        BTW this is my sewing six months “anniversary” - that’s right I started learning sewing six months ago :))) … and because my brain is too full with all I’m doing and learning I felt the need of some sort of “external memory” and got myself an instagram account. It’s nothing glamorous - just the usual mobile pics documenting what I’m doing when I’m doing it - mistakes included.



Thank you for visiting. I would love to hear your opinion.

21 comments:

  1. Happy 6 months! I'm amazed by all that you have undertaken in such a short time. The blouse is lovely, the style really suits you and I love that little red button detail. Can't wait to see the final version!

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    1. Thank You Sara :)))) I have a doubt thou and I dare ask you: Do you think I should make it slimmer around the waist maybe?

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    2. I like its slight slouchiness which gives it a grandpa shirt vibe, while the fitted shoulders keep it well proportioned to your frame. In the end though, it's really a matter of what you're comfortable with. If you prefer a more fitted look, you might add darts, but then it might be more difficult to get on over your head :)

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    3. :-\ hmmm ... I totally haven't considered the getting it on part 8) ... thank you Sara!!!

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  2. Love the blouse - it looks great. Can't believe you have only been sewing six months!

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    1. Thank You Emma ... I must say I'm sort of proud of myself actually ;)

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  3. Wow - what a lovely make, I quite fancy this pattern now on the back of yours; can't believe you've only been going 6mnths!! happy anni :)

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    1. Thank You! It's a great pattern ... you should definitely try it :)

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  4. Ciao Sasha :)
    Sei mesi che siedi alla macchina da cucire come autodidatta......non è abbastanza complicato, vero? Meglio aggiungerci pure un modellino di camicia con parecchi particolari e lo montiamo pure davanti alla TV :) Vedo con piacere che non ti smentisci.
    Sei stata bravissima, delizioso anche il piccolissimo dettaglio del bottoncino rosso.

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    1. Ciao Elisabetta! ....Grazie mille :-D Forse farsi venire l'idea di guardare la tv non e stato uno dei miei momenti migliori ;)))
      :-X

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  5. I think my PC just deleted the comment I worte so appologies if it comes up twice, but in short I think this shirt looks amazing! Also I would never have guessed that you had only been sewing for six months! Looking forward to seing the finished article! :-)

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    1. Thank you Jennifer ... I'm really glad you like it and I hope you'll like the finished article too ;)

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  6. Fin da piccola adoro le camicie bianche!!!!! Stai diventando sempre più bravaaaaaa!!! Complimenti davvero!!! Kiss

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    1. Grazie Simo !!! la camicia bianca si può mettere con tantissime cose dal casual al classico ... perciò non è possibile averne troppe ;)
      :-X

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  7. Love the red button detail! Congrats on 6 months. Your skills are wonderful

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  8. It gives me hope you've only been doing this for 6 months! I love the blouse but not sure if it would just sort of hang on me...I do have some cotton kicking about though...

    www.calascrafts.blogspot.com

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    1. :-) ... It's a great pattern I've seen it look good on lots of different figures..

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  9. Beautifully made�� Its amazing you have only been sewing for 6months at this time!

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