Following a 1950's Blouse Pattern : Sewing through the Decades
My quest to post every day this week continues - this time with a 1950's blouse!
I like how this turned out, and I'm excited to make other variations (maybe one from a holiday fabric in time for Christmas) - but I think I'll take it in a bit next time. There is just a bit too much fabric in the sides! Which is an issue I seem to be having with a lot of the 50's patterns.
But it is still very wearable, and I'm pleased with how it turned out!
Following a 1950's Blouse Pattern : Sewing through the Decades (YouTube)
Comments (12)
I love it!! It creates a very vintage look for you!!
I agree! A very nice blouse pattern!! Pretty combos with slacks, skirt, too.
i looked up the definations of facing and hem. hems are to neaten the edges facings provide strength and stabitilty
I gotta say, I love how some of the screen captures for your videos look. Most of the time they are sweet and adorable and lovely... then something like this, which has a sassyness that reminds of that meme- 'If you see a seam ripper in my hand, now is not a good time.'
Surprising that the blouse turned out a little too big, the pattern was even a size too small. Correct? Or was it normal for blouses in the 1950’s to be quite wide? Anyhow, I understand why you like the pattern, it seems a great wearable addition to your vintage wardrobe.
Yeah - it was odd. I think the baggy cut may suit someone a size larger, with a trained waist nicely, because it does nip in at the waist a lot. There is just a lot of fabric above and below the waist!
I think it would totally be cool to do a Xmas fabric in a print. I saw when you had purchased that stingray, it’s a really nice print.
The sleeve facing turning into a cuff is quite clever!
YASSS posting every day this week? My life is freaking made! Ive spent the last year obsessed with the color yellow. So this blouse really calls to me! Cannot wait to see the deer fabric version! I think the red velvet idea is stunning!
I love how your vintage style and wardrobe is evolving ! Did you find the sleeves short? its hard to tell if the cuff is there. Nevertheless it is lovely.
I just totally forgot to cuff them haha! But I do like the un-cuffed length.
You're spoiling us this week Angela! So many videos! I love it.