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| Sigh. I knew I should have waited til they went out. |
So having dealt with washing, breakfast and the dog, I set to work on my second Airelle blouse. Having made it already, I knew the only thing I wanted to change was the length of the sleeves. My pheasant print version is a little bit chilly round the arms, so I added 3 inches and carried on as before.
Pattern: Blouse Airelle from Deer and Doe, size 36
Fabric: 1970's brushed cotton, found on ebay. About 1.7 metres? I thought I had enough to make a dress but I was wrong: it was narrow. I only had scraps left after I cut out my blouse. The collar and cuffs are plum babycord, left over from making a cushion cover a few years ago. Total cost? About £8.
Label: The usual! "I am half agony and half hope" (a quote from Persuasion by Jane Austen) from Scrapiana on Etsy.
I started work at about 9.30am and was finished by 5pm, with breaks for fruit, coffee and cheese on toast.
I watched the Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice out of one eye in the afternoon as I stitched.
I had a lovely day!
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| Scowl. Sorry - I don't feel as miserable as I look! |
As I noticed before, the neckline is quite wide and stands proud of my collarbone, which on reflection is a bit airy in this climate. But it feels elegant. I need to get over my fear of draughts (or move house / change job). And anyway, I always have a scarf or shawl to hand.
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| I am smiling in this one - honest! |
I have high hopes for this blouse: I think it could become a workwear staple. The retro fabric is both warm and quirky. I like the contrasting texture of the collar and cuffs.
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| It's freezing out here. Can I go indoors now? |
I have some aubergine stretch wool ready to sew another pair of Portfolio Pants, and some orange wool crepe to make a skirt - either of those would be great with it.
So come on, Roo - get a move on!
16 comments:
Excellent start to the new year! It's so lovely, and so YOU!
Ooh thats lovely, the colours are so pretty :)
Your blouse is lovely and I really must make one of them this year. Are you sure the print clashes with your other high waisted skirt? Print on print, m i g h t work?
Since you prefer it belted, why not belt it with the gold skirt? (To my eyes, it looks fine with or without the belt).
-- stashdragon
2013 is off to a great start with this blouse - love the colours. Looks great belted or loose over the top...
I love it with the gold skirt. This top looks great belted or loose. Great way to start 2013.
Lovely. I like the longer sleeves.What a fab way to have spent New Year's Day. The top photo did make me laugh. :) Xx
Fab top! I like the combination of fabrics you chose. And I really do think it looks great with your skirt, as well as with the shorts.
As for the family getting in on the photo action...well, I often have a blurry eight-year old or a dog's bottom in mine.
Happy new year to you and your family!
great blouse - it looks fab with the shorts and the skirt - can you tuck it in to that skirt? Great start to the new year!
Ooo, this is lovely. I like the fabric, the contrast cuffs and collar, the wide neck and the sleeves. Definately a productive day!
Lovely fabric, lovely blouse! You made a great start to the new year.
It's such a lovely coloured fabric! Why don't you try tucking it in to the gold skirt? That way it'll look more fitted/shapely and the two garments will coordinate really nicely. I think I may very well have to get the pattern based on your two blouses...
This is such a fabulous 2013 blouse!! I love it as much as your first - so stylish & full of character (just like you!!)
I think you need a mini skirt to go with it too.....;-)
Lovely! What a glorious way to spend the very first day of the new year. I definitely see what you mean about work wardrobe potential, though I confess I am more conservative than you and would think about a brown skirt, or the orange crepe in a conservative cut. However! That's one reason I love your style, because it pushes me to think more adventurously :-). I also wanted to tell you, that you have single handedly convinced me to get this pattern once it is released in English.
Like Debbie, I also laughed when I saw the first photo (and your caption). FL isn't craving some screen time on your blog, is he? :-P.
So fantastically Rooish! This is beautiful and it looks great on you. I'm sure you'll make some beautiful partners to go with it and I can't wait to see them.
That first photo is hilarious :)
WOW! So nice to see another yarn lover! Awesome sunset photos. Stay creative and never doubt that your style is COOL.
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