Brunch Blouse by Patterns for Pirates
New release by P4P - Brunch blouse. It has blouse and dress options, various sleeve options, and a henley placket that is optional. It is a really quick sew for a woven dress. I made a dress and a top during the testing phase and could not be happier with both!
I made no major adjustments to the pattern apart from my usual length measurements. I'm 5'0 and Judy designs for 5'5 so I usually have to take out 2.5" from dresses, 1-1.5" from tops. In the dress, I took out 1" above the bust dart and 1.5" below the waist. Since I've been sewing P4P for some time now, I know where to make my adjustments. The key when taking out or adding length is to do it in multiple places and then to smooth the curves.
This fabric was a purchase from fabric.com a while back. I loved it when I saw it but was totally stumped on what to use it on! It had to be a simple enough pattern so it would let the fabric shine. Dolman sleeves meant I wouldn't have to manipulate the fabric much at all. It was fate!
Let's talk about the pattern. Construction is very straightforward with no tricky parts. I guess the trickiest thing for a newbie would be the curved hem but that's not hard to do. I serge once at the bottom and then iron and turn to the wrong side. Easy peasy and comes out looking great.
If you see the back of the dress, you'll notice there is a center back seam. Why is that so great? Because it provides fitting opportunities, that's why! If you have a swayback, or if you just have a larger than average behind, then you have noticed fabric pools at the waist in the back. This seam provides an opportunity to shape it just right for you. I do have a swayback and see, no pooling!
The Hi-Lo hem on this is very cute detail. It is subtle yet impactful.
In the top version I made, I chose to do short cuff sleeves. There is a cute little button tab that I just love. Another one of those clever little details that add a RTW touch.
This dots fabric is also from fabric.com. It is unfortunately no longer available but several others in the line are! It is a Crepe de chine so it is light and airy, but not sheer by any measure! Perfect choice for this blouse.
Well, that wraps it up for me. If you would like to purchase the pattern, using the link here will earn me a small affiliate commision from P4P. Thank you for visiting!
New release by P4P - Brunch blouse. It has blouse and dress options, various sleeve options, and a henley placket that is optional. It is a really quick sew for a woven dress. I made a dress and a top during the testing phase and could not be happier with both!
Brunch Blouse Dress option by P4P
This fabric was a purchase from fabric.com a while back. I loved it when I saw it but was totally stumped on what to use it on! It had to be a simple enough pattern so it would let the fabric shine. Dolman sleeves meant I wouldn't have to manipulate the fabric much at all. It was fate!
Brunch Blouse Dress option by P4P
If you see the back of the dress, you'll notice there is a center back seam. Why is that so great? Because it provides fitting opportunities, that's why! If you have a swayback, or if you just have a larger than average behind, then you have noticed fabric pools at the waist in the back. This seam provides an opportunity to shape it just right for you. I do have a swayback and see, no pooling!
Brunch Blouse Dress option by P4P
In the top version I made, I chose to do short cuff sleeves. There is a cute little button tab that I just love. Another one of those clever little details that add a RTW touch.
Brunch Blouse and SOS Pants by P4P
I'm also sporting SOS pants made in Ponte knit from Joanns. They were made as part of my Spring/Summer capsule I showcased on the blog earlier in the summer. They are an essential part of my everyday wardrobe.
Brunch Blouse and SOS Pants by P4P
This dots fabric is also from fabric.com. It is unfortunately no longer available but several others in the line are! It is a Crepe de chine so it is light and airy, but not sheer by any measure! Perfect choice for this blouse.
Brunch Blouse and SOS Pants by P4P
Well, that wraps it up for me. If you would like to purchase the pattern, using the link here will earn me a small affiliate commision from P4P. Thank you for visiting!
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