My overall opinion – amazing! This is the blouse pattern from Smooth Sailing #1002.
The blouse fits well (even for a bigger girl) and works for anything from a mid thirties to early forties style. It goes with every high waisted skirt and pants in my wardrobe. Plus it only takes 2 meters!
I had to deepen the arm hole, and widen the sleeve due to not having vintage-sized arms, but they were the only major modifications to the pattern I used. I added ric-rac trim, because who doesnt love ric-rac? They did love their embellishments during the forties.
Did I mention I love this pattern?
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Bex – who has written 10 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
A vintage obsessed, rockabilly queer-Femme living in Sydney Australia. I hoard vintage knitting and sewing patterns, and shoes. So many shoes.
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Ooh! Love your version! Rick rack, pretty fabric, white buttons- lovely!
I’m completely in the love with the sleeves and your fabric choice is top notch. Great stuff!
I have this pattern! Now, I must use it. You look great!
The styling is great – a lovely blouse and the brooch and hair clip are super cute.
Great fabric! And yes, the brooch is perfect, too.
very pretty blouse!! in fact I love all your outfit!
That blouse is adorable on you, and I really like your hair like that!
Stunning, gorgeous blouse, love the trims, also LOOOVE your hair and your trousers too!