Autumn Florals with Simplicity 9646

My latest Fabricville project was an Autumnal themed one, using this floral cotton I found on their website. I found the rich colours very appealing and decided to try a quick blouse, using Simplicity 9646. (worn in these photos with a Butterick 6607 linen skirt from 2020)

I made View A, with shorter sleeves and a rounded collar. I took up an inch above the waistline, but added that inch back to the hem. I do find that it is a bit short to wear loose so if I was to make it again with the intent to wear it out, I'd lengthen it. It is, however, the right length to tuck in.

I also chose to leave off the optional fisheye darts (they are marked on front and back) and am glad I did, since this just fits around the hip on me as is. I cut a 14 at neckline, 16 at shoulder and bust, and graded out to about an 18 at the hip. So it's a pretty straight up and down fit if you also have to pay attention to that. 

I also made one addition; the pattern tissue has an interfacing foldline on the front placket, but there is no mention of interfacing it in the pattern instructions or diagrams at all. I decided to add some, however, as this cotton is fairly light. I used a lightweight interfacing the width of the fold from edge to interfacing foldline (about an inch) and am pleased that I did as I feel it did make it more stable for the buttonholes. 

Otherwise, this was quite a straightforward sew, and I enjoyed working with this lighter weight cotton. I had ordered some shiny black buttons but in the end I went with some similar matte ones from my vintage stash, as the muted tones in the fabric seemed to call for a more matte finish. I feel like this is a nice seasonal make, which will go with a number of items in my wardrobe even if it isn't my usual colours. I enjoyed working my way through this one!