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I have been working my way through the Lekala patterns, sewing Clinical Placement outfits for Lidia. The criteria is professional, modest, short or 3/4 sleeve for hygiene, no bows or ties that can be grabbed and preferably natural fibres (the last one is Lidia's request).
I am having so much fun and Liddy has left me to choose and make what I like. It's rather like having a life size Barbie doll. Lekala #2693 is a very pretty fitted blouse with a bow sewed into each placket. It fastens with a side zipper and the front is actually sewn together once completed.
I decided against the side zip and just sewed buttons instead of stitching the front up. The original pattern has a strip of fabric sewn to the front to stabilise the bow but that pattern piece blew of my cutting table and I didn't find it until I had finished. The fabric I used, a blissful embroidered cotton organdie is light enough I got away with out it but I would definitely add that next time.
The shirt has short sleeves that fit neatly and I finished them with a narrow, double hem.
The shirt has a two piece collar and stand which always looks professional in my opinion. The cotton organdie was a delight to sew. I purchased it from a clothes designer in Melbourne.
I decided to self line the back yoke as I find this stabilises the collar and sleeves nicely. I finished this using the burrito method.
The delicate shaping gives a delightful shape to the blouse without being constrictive.
The fit was perfect, no alteration necessary.
The custom fit nature of Lekala (and its sister website Sewist.com ) is a big reason I choose patterns from them. The hassle of catching up with the girls, to make sure the garment fits, is reduced and often eliminated all together.
Thank you for reading... stay safe and healthy.
xx Nicole
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