Thursday, April 26, 2012

Purple Plaid Blouse

As part of Kids Clothing Week Challenge at elsie marley, my first item I've sewn this week is a little blouse for Ellaria.
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The Music Class Blouse from Oliver + S in a pink and purple plaid.

I used the short sleeve version with the mandarin collar.  
Rather than pattern match the plaid, I cut the front and back yokes on the bias or diagonal to make it easier, kind of like cowboy shirts.

The blouse came together really quickly and was pretty easy to sew.  
I guess sewing small always makes things go quicker.
One of my favorite features are the pin-tucks on the front and back just below the yokes, and the box pleat on the sleeves at the shoulder.


I had a scrap of double fold bias tape I'd made for the rainbow chevron dress and used it to make the plum bow.

 I think it's a cute little top that would be cute with a skirt or under a jumper too.
I'm getting excited to have an older daughter to sew for!

7 comments:

  1. That turned out so cute! Way to go!

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  2. Oh Jess! I love it! I think this is my favorite of Ellie's outfits.

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  3. That is one adorable top (and girl:)!
    Great job, as usual.
    ~Michelle

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  4. YAY! Welcome to KCWC and to the joys of sewing Oliver + S (this is your first time, right?). Love your shirt, it looks so great!!

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  5. I love this Jess! I love your blog and your sisters too! Between the two of you , you have fashion for all ages covered!
    Justine

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  6. dan ganas de darle un besito, saludos Gm

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  7. Ahhh, very cute. That plaid is perfect. One day I'll buy one of those Oliver + S Patterns I love so much.

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