I usually do a recap post of the last year before I post the next year's projects, but I'm making an exception with this one since while it was indeed my first project of 2022, it also was my Christmas 2021 sewing project!
I was not going to sew anything for Christmas this year, mostly because I was very pregnant and super busy leading up to the holidays. However, after having my baby girl a week before Christmas, I realized that I would be able to do a small holiday project after all during the 12 Days of Christmas, which totally counts as Christmas sewing even if it's after Christmas Day!
I already had some green striped cotton from Riley Blake Designs in my stash waiting to be used, and had chosen a pattern for it, so I had the perfect quick and small project ready and waiting.
The fun thing about a classic like this is that it can totally look Christmassy, depending on how it's styled, but of course it can be worn year round.
I got the fun 1950s blouse pattern a while ago specifically for the striped version with the shoulder yoke, and this fabric was ideal. I love how the stripes are actually tiny diamonds. This fabric is from the Poppie & Posey line, and a good example of how there is often a vintage-suitable print in the more modern quilting lines.
The pattern only consisted of 5 pieces, so I got it done easily in a couple days the first week of January - mostly during nap times when all 3 children kindly slept for 3 or 4 hours, and was able to wear it on the very last day of Christmas when I had a tea party with my sisters to celebrate.
The shoulder yokes lined up perfectly, which made me happy!
It's a lovely shade of green that will go with everything. I'm sure this will get a lot of wear!
It sure was nice to be able to wear regular clothes again, and to get back to sewing at least a little. I'm excited to have this staple in my closet year round.
What a beautiful piece and I too love how the stripes line up perfectly. Congrats on your new baby girl!! I love seeing your baby girl dresses, they are beyond adorable.
Jennie from theuglydame.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jennie Devries | 01/06/2022 at 12:05 PM
Just wondering if you had the baby yet---Congrats to you and your beautiful family! Glad all went well.
What pretty fabric! From a distance it looks like strings of pearls but upclose they are diamond-shaped.
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Dee | 01/07/2022 at 01:23 PM
Congratulations on your sweet little one! And I love this outfit! Pretty green!
Posted by: Carla | 01/13/2022 at 04:59 PM