This here is my second version of the Sewoverit Pussy Bow Blouse, and this time I think I nailed the fit.
You can see my first version here. I have worn this first version quite a bit but it needed a FBA, which I have now done following this tutorial for doing an FBA on a dartless front blouse. It does mean that now this version has bust darts but I can live with that. The FBA also means the front length is now much improved.
Fabric: Forest green crepe de chine silk ordered from silk seller on eBay.
Edit: some of you have asked for the seller details so here they are:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/131724105418
I can’t recommend this seller enough for their quality, value and service.
Modifications: 0.5 inch FBA and added bust darts. The FBA resulted in a one inch increase in length to the centre front; I added a further 0.5 inches.
Construction: french seamed throughout, including sleeves. I added a continous lapped bound placket to allow me to french seam the sleeve side seams.
Overall I love this blouse, and plan on wearing it out for a lunch date on valentines day.
Have a great day!
gorgeous! I want one!!
Thanks Lillian of course you can make one! 🙂
It’s fabulous and what a great colour!
Thanks Lucie
It’s absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the link to the silk seller. I have a yearning for a jade green silk Alder shirt dress having seen someone wearing something similar in KL the other day.
Surely you will be able to find some nice silks in the part of world you are? Or no? Thanks anyway and hope you get what you want.
KL had a wide range of fabrics but mainly synthetic or v expensive, and usually quite lurid prints. Last time I went to Hong Kong I did well for silks. You just can’t beat the choices of EBay!
Beautiful top! That colour looks gorgeous on you. 🙂
Thanks Andie.
This is lovely Manju. I have some crepe de chine in a very similar colour for a blouse, I’m not sure if it will be a pussybow blouse or something else. Mine isn’t silk though. I’m glad my tip was helpful.
Thanks Sam. Yep your tip was definitely a good one.
This looks amazing on you! Gorgeous color and fit. Have fun on your date!
Thanks Amanda
This is such a gorgeous blouse! The color and style suit you so well and it looks perfect with your jeans and awesome heels. That fabric looks so luscious!
Thanks Tanya it is a beautiful colour IRL
I love everything about this blouse – looks great on you!
Thanks Jen
Beautiful! That colour is fantastic on you. The FBA has made a huge difference to the fit.
Thanks dr P yep it was worth doing
Beautiful! And you can really rock those jewel colours, lucky girl!
Thanks Fiona
Beautiful colour and style for you, I bet you will be making it again!
Thanks Ruth. I do like this blouse but too many blouse patterns not enough time!
Yes I know that feeling!
This blouse is beautiful! I love this color on you. And it fits you beautifully. I too must do FBA’s. I at first didn’t like the fact that the adjustment involves adding a dart but it does improve the fit tremendously so I have made peace with bust darts. You look gorgeous! Have fun on Valentine’s day!
Thanks tomasa yep I realise now a FBA is pretty much a standard modification for me. I can live with the darts 🙂
Such a fab colour on you, looks great and very ‘wearable’.
Thanks Teresa. I have become partial to wearing silk tops since I started sewing them for myself.
Beautiful top. I love that color!
Thanks jennifer
Super chic! I love the top paired with the shoes!
Thanks Sarah.
Gorgeous blouse!
Thanks Jean Margaret
Looks stunning! I think the darts are an improvement on how it hangs st the front. And I love your shoes!! Have a happy Valentine’s Day!! ❤️
Thanks Ali…reckon you will be making this blouse soon!
I hope so 😃
that is gorgeous, I love it! the fit, the color, the fabric. So perfect.
Gorgeous! Such a beautiful colour too! 😊
Gorgeous colour! Bust darts can be a girl’s best friends!
I love that colour! Very pretty!
This is gorgeous! And, ooh, the colour is amazing. I’m clicking on the ebay link right now…
I love this style-dressy and comfy. Nice!
Nice!