Friday, June 12, 2020

Rayon Print Aisling Blouse



I love Jennifer Lauren Handmade's vintage inspired style -- I think I own more of her pdf patterns than any other Indie in my stash. When her fairly recent release of the Aisling Blouse came to my attention, I knew I had to buy it.

I had a very busy print in my stash that I'd picked up at the PR Weekend shopping spree here in Stratford in 2018; I bought it in the excitement of the group shop, but had never known quite what to do with it. Aha! I found it would be perfect for the simpler view of this blouse.




This is a fairly straightforward pattern, but has options -- View 2 has a solid front and plain square neck (that's the one I tried here) and View 1 has a button front and a collar on the square neckline. That one will look great in a lovely vintagey fabric, I think. I decided to try the basic version first and see how the fit worked out for me.

Well, it worked out wonderfully. I finally have a pattern that suited this pretty fabric, and it sewed up quickly and easily. View 2 has a front that's cut on the fold, and so a simple facing takes care of the neckline. And it was that square neckline that first caught my eye -- I'm a fan of square necklines, and the little collar in View 1 is very appealing too.


This was a quick sew; the only alterations I made were to lengthen the hem by an inch (just because I prefer a longer top) and to shorten the sleeves by a couple of inches for my short arms. I wasn't sure about the wrist length since I don't usually like things at my wrists but for some reason these are really comfortable and feel natural -- and I don't think the blouse would look quite right with my usual 3/4 length sleeve anyhow.



This is a very light and flowy rayon, and today's pictures were taken while the sun was out but a brisk wind was blowing. It's good to know that I'll be able to wear this long sleeved top on warmer days, because it was certainly chilly today!

This is a quick make and I love the fit. I didn't even have to pinch any width out of the centre front as I do with many patterns. I'm definitely making this one again.



10 comments:

  1. You say the print is very busy, but I think you look smashing in it ��. Good judgment about keeping the rest simple too, and thanks for pointing out that good-looking pattern

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    1. Thanks M-C! It's nice to find a simpler silhouette for a busier fabric. I really like this top!

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  2. A very pretty blouse. I’ve made the afternoon blouse whIch is very cool for summer and I thoroughly recommend it. I did have to make a small dart in the front neckline to get it to lie flat, so I’m interested to learn that you didn’t need to nip in the neckline on this blouse.

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    1. I have the Afternoon Blouse but haven't made it yet. Thanks for the tip, I'll watch for that. I usually have to pinch out width so this was a surprise! It is a very nice neckline.

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  3. Love your top! The fabric and pattern go together perfectly and it looks great on you!

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    1. Thank you! I always forget how much I like a bit of orange :)

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  4. Thank neckline looks GREAT on you, Melanie.

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    1. Thank you Lori! I do like the square neckline.

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  5. Gorgeous blouse! Just read your review on PR this AM. Lovely fabric and I don't think that it is too busy. Looks great with your skirt. I love the neckline, I want to make some square neck tops. I may have to give this a try but making a short sleeve version!

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    1. It is a nice pattern! I love this fabric, I don't think I have ever found fabric that is *too* busy for me ;)

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