tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post6381886709539827815..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Polka Dot Laurel BlouseFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-37343364667522555842015-01-04T18:57:56.281+00:002015-01-04T18:57:56.281+00:00Hooray! Glad you've found it! I hope you enjoy...Hooray! Glad you've found it! I hope you enjoy the pattern, it's fast become one of my favourites as I've now made 4 versions including one for my mum and one of the dress variation. It's such a classic styleFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82555886138850860422014-12-29T21:50:33.702+00:002014-12-29T21:50:33.702+00:00I think I found it. I love this top and saw it on ...I think I found it. I love this top and saw it on a different blog about the sewing day at john lewis and I've managed to track you down. Absolutely love it and I'm about to go and buy myself the pattern. ZoeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532444221340513433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-42202430565404640282014-06-15T21:57:48.041+01:002014-06-15T21:57:48.041+01:00Thanks Amy! I'm starting to learn that a sewin...Thanks Amy! I'm starting to learn that a sewing project doesn't need to have lots of complicated bits and pieces to feel like a success!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-53721925210969932202014-06-15T19:59:22.627+01:002014-06-15T19:59:22.627+01:00Simple but beautiful! Simple but beautiful! AlmondRockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016601571268684481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-25711318906894792192014-06-15T11:03:00.830+01:002014-06-15T11:03:00.830+01:00O you don't need to be brave to draft your own...O you don't need to be brave to draft your own facings! It's so much more simple than you might think and the Colette tutorial is excellent. I think it's actual easier than using binding! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55568453510597214942014-06-15T11:01:44.881+01:002014-06-15T11:01:44.881+01:00Thanks Elena! I love putting time into making the ...Thanks Elena! I love putting time into making the insides pretty!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-77295373044706434372014-06-15T11:00:55.157+01:002014-06-15T11:00:55.157+01:00It looks like this fabric is a popular choice for ...It looks like this fabric is a popular choice for John Lewis! Perfect choice for a kimono sleeved blouse! I'm an above the elbow sleeve convert now, although I really want to try the variation with the gathered cuff tooFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-36374268804147207862014-06-15T10:59:05.222+01:002014-06-15T10:59:05.222+01:00Thanks Sonja! I was a little apprehensive about it...Thanks Sonja! I was a little apprehensive about it hiding any shape I might have but it's cut so flatteringly I'm inclined to agree! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-42245180199247598722014-06-15T10:57:22.106+01:002014-06-15T10:57:22.106+01:00I can so see you in this Jane! You are right to lo...I can so see you in this Jane! You are right to love the shape, I want about a hundred more now! The facings really did not take long at all, super easy to draft and assemble. It probably took less time than faffing about with the binding! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-25117431431758917012014-06-15T10:55:30.189+01:002014-06-15T10:55:30.189+01:00You are so right about the sleeves! I hadn't p...You are so right about the sleeves! I hadn't picked up on it but I think that's definitely one of the things that makes me like it more than the RTW tops I've tried. I'm glad I didn't make the la sylphide with this fabric as I think it would have had too much body for all the flouncy bits! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64934657636814159802014-06-15T10:52:53.368+01:002014-06-15T10:52:53.368+01:00Thank you so much! I think te shift may be my silo...Thank you so much! I think te shift may be my silohuette for summer! Plus I really love the neckline now I've got it to lay flat! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-9196211269771691782014-06-15T10:51:35.074+01:002014-06-15T10:51:35.074+01:00Yes I was surprised that the length of this was ok...Yes I was surprised that the length of this was ok on me as I'm short in the body, you'll definitely need to add a bit! This is definitely a wardrobe staple that I highly recommend, I've even got it on now! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41737328523103706572014-06-15T10:50:04.905+01:002014-06-15T10:50:04.905+01:00Thank you! The Pendrell has a lovely cut as well s...Thank you! The Pendrell has a lovely cut as well so I look forward to seeing that on you! As for the above bust tightness I'm not sure as yet, need to do a bit of research! Probably won't do an FBA as across the bust is fine it's right high on my chest, almost as high as the collarbone that's tight. Might just add a bit of width where I need it by redrafting the armholes. I'll keep you posted! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-82357572917419254742014-06-15T10:47:10.451+01:002014-06-15T10:47:10.451+01:00Thank you so much Sabine! I've really struggle...Thank you so much Sabine! I've really struggled to find RTW garments in this shape that suit my body but it must all be about the fit as the Laurel is a definite winner for me! Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12171084351965595362014-06-15T10:44:29.570+01:002014-06-15T10:44:29.570+01:00I absolutely agree with you about the poly! Someti...I absolutely agree with you about the poly! Sometimes it feels awful and sometimes it feels so great you almost can't believe it is polyester! I wouldn't ever buy it online but if you think it feels good I always say go for it! I'm really loving this silhouette at the moment Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-8056934184290111922014-06-12T16:32:31.699+01:002014-06-12T16:32:31.699+01:00This blouse is both cute and classy, and the fit i...This blouse is both cute and classy, and the fit is great! I don't think I'd be brave enought to draft my own facings, but I love the finish it gives to the blouse, it looks so professional! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-29961560081509486052014-06-11T21:17:18.358+01:002014-06-11T21:17:18.358+01:00Great blouse - great match with the fabric. And I&...Great blouse - great match with the fabric. And I'm totally with you on how great it is to get nicely finished insides.<br /><br />Elena xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571516855180371111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-85847645788249691622014-06-11T18:28:45.745+01:002014-06-11T18:28:45.745+01:00Very sweet. I love just-above-elbow sleeves, they ...Very sweet. I love just-above-elbow sleeves, they look so chic. I bought some of this fabric too, it was marked as normal but scanned at half price! I used it to make a rather similar blouse but kimono-sleeved.Katiehttp://www.whatkatiesews.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-59734578986429429522014-06-11T15:30:47.400+01:002014-06-11T15:30:47.400+01:00This is so cute on you! I'm glad you tried thi...This is so cute on you! I'm glad you tried this- the shift top shape really suits you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-56355697686058119912014-06-11T12:19:22.958+01:002014-06-11T12:19:22.958+01:00This is my favourite kind of top: simple to sew bu...This is my favourite kind of top: simple to sew but looks totally elegant. I think you'll get a lot if wear out of it Fiona, it's lovely! I've also had bias binding misbehaving itself at necklines, so your comment about the width of it made perfect sense. Next time I'll try with a narrower width.....or bite the bullet and add a facing! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-52534631317412249002014-06-11T10:51:21.865+01:002014-06-11T10:51:21.865+01:00I'm pretty sure I bought a similar poly from J...I'm pretty sure I bought a similar poly from JL earlier this summer with red and blue dots and was pleasantly surprised when it was as easy to handle as cotton! The slight puff to the sleeves stop it looking too boxy which is really lovely. Weirdly I bought my fabric for the same kind of blouse as Lauren then changed my mind as well (but still made a tie at the neck...<br />Kate Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501681548538306047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-64633795412702987242014-06-11T00:36:16.334+01:002014-06-11T00:36:16.334+01:00Really lovely blouse! That silhouette is perfect o...Really lovely blouse! That silhouette is perfect on you.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823446879423554690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-74466476631416736162014-06-10T23:49:44.762+01:002014-06-10T23:49:44.762+01:00Not only this blouse is beautiful but also a great...Not only this blouse is beautiful but also a great wardrobe staple! As I entered a stage of my sewing adventure where I reflect on the practical side of my hand-made garments, such a blouse would jump directly to the very top of my list! <br /><br />So far I've made only one Colette pattern and added a lot of length to the bodice. But since Sarai drafts patterns for herself this is be expected. Thewallinnahttp://www.thewallinna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-1811755075472001192014-06-10T23:36:03.701+01:002014-06-10T23:36:03.701+01:00I love this whole outfit on you!!! Great work on t...I love this whole outfit on you!!! Great work on the blouse, I have the Sewaholic Pendrell which I am yet to make up. I kow that a blouse will (should??) take half the time of a dress, but for some reason continue making dresses haha.<br />Next time, how will you adjust the above-the-bust tightness? FBA? I'd love to see a detailed post on that, if you make this blouse again :)Neenohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805951948694378777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-46080438708151615892014-06-10T21:56:49.155+01:002014-06-10T21:56:49.155+01:00Really cute top that suits your figure very well. ...Really cute top that suits your figure very well. You look very elegant. That was a great idea to go out of your confort zone with that shape.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681624598900496609noreply@blogger.com