When I was finally able to try what I thought was my finished product, I wound up with this.
Even though I used the pattern pieces for the D cup, look how it hikes up in the front. My fabric doesn't show it but the princess seam is just a few inches from the center front. Usually the princess seam is more towards the side. Now what? For some reason I couldn't give up on this blouse. I love the fabric and the sleeve detail.
I still had more fabric left so I cut the fronts off a little above the waist. Using the pattern pieces I added about 2 1/2" to the center fronts.
This is what the finished blouse looks like. It was worth all the work.
Sensational blouse. I love the fabric. Next time you might need to cut the upper bodice a little deeper. If you tuck it in it will not be noticable.
ReplyDeleteGood save! You made that blouse a creative opportunity. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness! That was a lot of work and frustration but the end result is fantastic! I would have probably figured out what to do with the burned piece and the buttonholes, but I'm not so sure I would have come up with your solution for the front!! That's brilliant!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Definitely worth the work. Very nice save!
ReplyDeleteGreat save on the blouse... love the print.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely compliment on my dress.
You are one tough cookie! I would have been screaming, crying, and drinking way too much wine after all that. lol. Great work. I love that fabric from Joann's also.
ReplyDeleteGreat save, you did a good job. Though frustrating it's good to know what to do to save a project.
ReplyDeleteI hate that this pattern didn't go together without a hitch beecause it is so cute. You did a great job making it work.
ReplyDeleteExcellent save!!! I really like what you did with this pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely clever save of the blouse. You are right; that fabric is great. Heard about you through Henna's Place.
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