Good afternoon. Just wanted to stop by and show off my new blouse made from a pair of vintage curtains. I bought the curtains from Portobello Road Market in London, along with the vintage buttons which are a perfect match. The pattern is a modern one (Megan Nielsen’s Banksia blouse) but definitely has a vintage look to it.
The fit could be better, but that’s my own fault for not making a muslin first. For a first attempt at this pattern, I’m more than happy. It’s not a particularly fitted style, so on me it looks best tucked in. It seems to look good with a high waisted skirt and I’m planning to wear it with some 1940′s high waisted trousers soon too. Not a bad result from a a pair of old curtains!
More photos and construction details can be found on my blog, Handmade Jane. Thanks for reading! x
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Handmade Jane – who has written 13 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I've been sewing for two years and am now at the stage where I make most of my own clothes. I love vintage style, vintage fabric and, most importantly, vintage sewing patterns! I'm influenced by most styles from the late 1930's to the early 1960's but if I had to choose the decade that most captures my imagination, it would have to be the 1940's. Looking forward to sharing more of my finished garments with you. x
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Ooo, this is lovely! I agree that the pattern has a vintage look to it. I’m envious of your material. How lucky are you to find curtains like those?! The print and style looks very nice on you.
Agree that fabric & pattern are lovely together. Thank you also for introducing me to another pattern line!
I love the fabric
Well done!
I love that top. I would totally go out and buy it for myself.
It looks really cute on you.
I really love this top! Nice job.
I love the fabric and it combines with the pattern perfectly, what a fab blouse. The pattern looks a lot like the Librarian Blouse that is being offered as course on Craftsy now. http://www.craftsy.com/class/Sassy-Librarian-Blouse/74