This past weekend I felt the need to stitch together something quick, easy, and very useful, using my favorite vintage fabric, rayon.
Luckily, my local Mill End fabric store has a good selection, and I picked up enough white rayon faille for two blouses.
I frankensteined Vogue 5724 and Simplicity 3079 together, after finding most of the pieces of the Vogue pattern missing. No worries - I just cut the sleeve on the Simplicity pattern short, and used the surviving collar piece from the Vogue. My version is missing the gathers from the neckline, and I didn't bother with the string tie thingy, but I think the over all effect is good. If I wanted to be extra '40s I'd put shoulder pads in....still debating that one, though.
It was a quick project and came out swell. I like the blouse very much, and it'll make a nice addition to my vintage wardrobe. :-)
That is a gorgeous blouse, Lauren! I need to start investing in rayon - it's so vintage!!
ReplyDeleteThat will indeed be an absolute staple in your wardrobe - I can just imagine the suits it can go with!
Lovely job!! :)
Thank you! I have a camel-colored 1940s suit I've had for ages but never worn because I didn't have a blouse to go with it. Now I do, yay!
DeleteA really lovely classic blouse, that goes with anything :) I like the narrow back of the collar, it is laying very nicely. I am with you on the shoulder pads. I have omitted them in every 40s thing I've made, as I think they can look rather severe. I guess it depends on the wearer and what statement one wants to make:)
ReplyDeleteHaha, yeah shoulder pads - love/hate. I might try small/thin ones, but I'm afraid they'll show through the fabric...will just have to see :-) Sometimes I like the look
DeleteOh it's so lovely! Simple, and can go with everything! I need to make some simple white blouses over the summer, I think. And, I actually like shoulder pads in my 40's blouses, it brings them together, I think.
ReplyDeleteCarla, TinyAngryCrafts