You were looking for this pattern (or one nearly like it). You posted it on your blog, which I found after you left me a comment. By the time I found the pattern, I lost your name. If this is you please contact me and I will make sure you get a copy.
Can you believe the workmanship on this blouse? It belongs to a friend of mine. It was handmade; and I am only guessing, sometime in the forties. I would love to make something similar. Has anyone seen a pattern, or directions for this technique? What is this called?
I think that is bias binding made into a cord and fashioned into loops, swirls, etc. I do not know what it is called, but on Pattern Review, there is an article posted about vintage techniques/fashions and it shows something like that. I have a few old 40’s sewing booklets and one from the 20’s. I will look to see if that is shown and if so, will post to your blog.
I’d call it rouleau work, but there is almost nothing on Google when I search for that to confirm it.
Melynda, I think you may have been writing about me regarding the pattern. How sweet of you to offer. However, I did finally find a copy of the pattern in my size. Unfortunately, I just haven’t found the right fabric for it and haven’t sewn it up yet. But when I do I will definitely post about it here. Thanks!
I hope you will share what you find out about creating the design on the blouse. It is beautiful, so beautiful!
~Kelly
http://www.deniabledomestic.blogspot.com
I think it is just called “awesome.” 🙂
it is called Rouleau and I have a technique for it in a book called "Fine Embellishment techniques: Classic Details for Today's Clothing" by Jane Conlon.
I have just tracked it down on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Fine-Embellishment-Techniques-Classic-Clothing/dp/1561584967/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226998664&sr=8-1
The book has lot's of lovely classic techniques and although I have not yet been brave enough to try any, I do enjoy looking.
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/article.pl?id=092607
Is the article I mentioned above.
Very pretty blouse. Love all of the neckline work.
Sweet Grace…I love that blouse pattern!!!!
Thanks for all the helpful info. I am going to have to try this. Rouleau is now on my list of things to try in 2009. Happy New Year.