Added Flair

I finally got around to wearing this blouse, and I am pleasantly surprised with the results.  

It feels somewhat removed from my usual style, but in a good way.

I definitely have plans for more antique silhouettes in my future sewing.  Then again, the list of queued projects continues to grow, so who knows when I will actually get around to it.  And the fact that it might require fabric shopping means that I will probably have to wait (I'm really trying not to buy new fabric if I can help it since I have so much of it on hand).

I think that the embroidery placement was quite successful, so that's good.

And I do love a good flounce . . . or two, or four . . .

The only issue is getting outerwear over the extra fluffy bits.

There are a few more of the "historical" patterns that the Big 4 produced over the last 20 or so years that I have stashed away, so I may have to pull those out and see where they take me.

Because this was a fun project!

I believe that I have given new purpose to my 1980s tablecloth and napkin set, and I hope that whoever once used these linens would be pleased that they are getting a new lease on life.

This may just get me back to my apparel sewing roots, since historical costume is what initially made me want to start using a sewing machine!

Blouse:  Made by me, Butterick 3417
Skirt:  Made by me, Simplicity 8458
Shoes:  Remix "Miranda"
Earrings:  Nicky Butler