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breezy blouse: playing with stripes
Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Lisa, a valued member of the Advisors Circle, who is returning to share another fantastic sewing project with us. If you’ve followed her tutorials before, you’ll recall her previous creations like the Romantic Neighborhood Sweatshirt, Weekend Getaway Blouse with Hemstitching, Chai Tee Dress and Tunic, Heirloom Afternoon Tea Blouse, and the Neighborhood Sweatshirt with Shirt Tail Hem. Today, she’s here with something entirely new to showcase. Without further ado, let’s dive into what Lisa has prepared for us!
The moment I laid eyes on the Breezy Blouse pattern, I knew it would become an essential piece in my daughter's wardrobe. It’s a sleeveless top designed to effortlessly transition from layering under a blazer or sweater indoors to wearing alone in the sweltering summer heat outside. The design lines of the pattern inspired me to experiment with stripes, and I couldn’t resist giving it a try. I selected a rayon viscose crinkle fabric featuring beautiful stripes and excellent drape. To add a unique twist, I decided to cut the side panels on the cross grain, which means the grainline arrow is perpendicular to the selvedge edge.
In addition to the cross-grain adjustment, I widened the bias strips for the neckline and armholes to 1 ½ inches instead of the recommended 1 inch. This decision came after observing how challenging the rayon viscose was to work with. I also extended the blouse by 1 inch at the lengthen/shorten line to ensure it would fit well with mid-rise jeans. Moreover, I lowered the front neckline slightly to match my daughter’s preference. Keep in mind that if you modify the neckline, you should cut a longer binding strip accordingly.
To create the contrasting bias binding for the neckline and armholes, I began by folding the bias strips in half. Although this approach adds some bulk compared to the pattern instructions, it proved beneficial for this lightweight rayon fabric. Next, I pinned the right side of the bias strip to the wrong side of the neckline, aligning the raw edges carefully. Following the pattern guidelines, I stitched the strips in place using a ¼-inch seam allowance and then trimmed the excess.
It’s important to note that understitching isn’t necessary here, as it would be visible on the right side of the garment. Once the stitching was complete, I turned the binding to the right side and used edgestitching to secure it in place. To ensure neatness and prevent slipping, I also glued-basted the binding between the pins. With my slippery rayon fabric, this step was crucial for maintaining control and achieving consistent width along the binding.
After completing these steps, my Breezy Blouse is now safely in the mail, en route to my daughter. I must admit, I already have plans to sew more of these tops—I just know they’re going to be a hit!
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As always, thank you for reading! If you enjoyed this tutorial, feel free to check out some of Lisa’s other projects. Happy sewing, and stay tuned for more inspiring creations from our talented community.
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breezy blouse: playing with stripes