I splurged on this lovely piece of vintage cotton from https://makethislook.com during the launch of their new website. It was just a perfect length for a blouse, and I loved the larger scattered print and the unusual combo of gray & yellow colors together.
Instead of stashing it on my shelf when it arrived, I cut into it right away.
I wanted something simple to let the print have center stage, so I chose a 1950s blouse overblouse pattern that had a wide wing collar and raglan cap sleeves.
It had a front seam, though, so I did a simple alteration to make it open down the front instead.
I made it in one day; definitely nice to have a quick and easy pattern like this. I had to alter it somewhat after the initial try on, and tweaked it again after taking these photos. But I just love the fabric!
It's a cool and comfortable summer blouse that can work well for casual too. Here I paired it with a navy pencil skirt from a 1950s pattern, and a new to me 1950s hat I got recently.
Isn't that polka dot veil the cutest?
I can't splurge on vintage fabric very often, but I'm glad I got this one - and also enjoy supporting a new small business.
Sweet outfit! You'll get a lot of use from these separates. And I love the darling hat!
Posted by: Carla | 06/03/2022 at 08:34 AM