Are you sick of me yet? #bloggingoverload
More pretty things for Zara.
The very pretty Style Arc
Cara blouse.
Available in paper or as a PDF.
I had made it
once before and I think she always looks so fresh and snappy in it.
The cloth is a vintage embroidered cotton that I inherited from someone else's stash.
It was a very narrow cut of fabric not to mention the embroidery did not go to the edges, there was quite a large gap down one edge.
It was quite bulky to sew and I didn't bother inclosing the raw edges on the back (as I did last time) I just sewed it per instructions.
My bespoke notions really came into play with this sew. I used black interfacing for the front band and nude non-curl elastic for the back casing (the nude elastic was horribly expensive but just the job to create the
invisible look under the eyelet)
I took the trouble to sew a narrow, double hem on the sleeves and the hem. It is fiddly but as it can flip and be visible I think it is worth it.
I think this is such a elegant blouse.
Sexily elegant, showing off clavicles rather then boobs #notthatthereisanythingwrongwiththat
~Zara's Verdict~
This Cara top is such a beautiful piece.
The fabric is just stunning adding an extra touch to the basic black colour.
A lovely piece and so easy to style.
Thank you for reading
xx Nicole
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I love living vicariously through your teenage girl sewing! This is lovely and they totally should enjoy such styles at their age. (Sob... remembering the oversize-everything-eighties!)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane.
DeleteI know, right, over size Midnight Oil t-shirts and baggy jeans here!
xx N
Never tired of your posts! I love seeing your beautiful work and this is top is quite lovely.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy.
DeleteWe have some family issues at present and I am spending a lot of down time.
At least I am getting my back log of blogging done.
PS What a lovely thing to say, thank you!
xx N
Another great make for a lovely girl (AHHHH, YOUTH! enjoy it, my dearies!)! You are on fire lately!
ReplyDeleteThank you Inder.
DeleteI love sewing for them, it can be a bit hit and miss but that is part of the challenge.
xx N
Keep blogging! Love to see the beautiful things you are making - and I always wonder where you are when you haven't posted in a while :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Andres, I guess people don't have to read, do they? ;)
DeleteI don't get to my computer as much, I should make the time, I enjoy this process as much as the sewing.
xx N