I now know that the fabric for the muslin was more like a satin than a crepe de chine. The red crepe de chine has a finer handle and frays like crazy if you even look at it. It was seriously a bit of a pain to sew with and I am certain that my hem is crooked. But it hangs beautifully and the ruffles are soft and sit nicely.
It's the perfect weight for a summer work blouse. I found the lightness of the fabric made the sides of the opening at the back saggy. I also realised I need a lot more practise at sewing lightweight fabrics like this - the top-stitching is all over the place and wonky.
It's a nice top nevertheless and I'll get a fair amount of wear out of it this summer. I hope your week is going well so far, friends.
Wonky or not, it looks fantastic! I love the ruffles and the fabric. I'd be too scared to attempt something like this, but now I want one! Great job. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Ady. You sew like a pro! Seriously, you've done a great job on the blouse. It's really pretty.
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It looks great, Ady!
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