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Monday, April 14, 2014

Sew For Victory Blouse Completed


My Sew For Victory blouse is complete!  This was the project that I worked on at Gertie's retreat.  This is my "first draft" wearable muslin and I did (do) have plans to do a blue polka dot shirt from vintage material with just enough fabric to complete a top, just like the ladies from 1942.    I'm very pleased with the way this blouse turned out.  This will be my entry into Sew For Victory.

My inspiration from the blouse came from a pattern and swatch book from Advance from 1942.  You can read more details here.  This was such a wonderful find and jam packed with wonderful information about 1942 styles.




Advance 2948 Pattern:



Below is the blouse that I sought inspiration from:








Outfit Details:
Blouse:  Advance 2948, with period vintage buttons (40s)
Pants:  Freddies
Shoes: Remix
Bracelets:  Bakelite, with exception of polka dot bracelet.  White Bakelite bracelet bought at BrighterBakelite (Etsy)




I also wanted to show images of the blouse tucked out.  The most difficult part of this blouse had to be the lapel line.  I also did take in the cuff width slightly and tapered the waist slightly.  The pattern also called for built in sleeve padding which was kind of interesting to work on.  I am in need of some high waisted dress pants so maybe this should also be a future project.







View from the back.



Woo hoo!  Blouse completed!




For a future blouse using the same pattern, I wanted to see if I could use vintage material of a similar type to the pattern swatch above and I found this wonderful blue polka dot material with just enough material to make a blouse!  No room for error:)  It looks very similar in composition to the pink polka dot fabric above.   I laid out all the pattern pieces to see if it would fit.





My next project is a 40s maxi skirt.  I have the pattern for a skirt.  The image below is my inspiration.  Love the wrap top.  I'm hoping one day to find a pattern for a 40s wrap top.  This image is from 1942.  Isn't it grand?





21 comments:

  1. Your blouse looks lovely, very well done!

    That picture of the maxi skirts is such an inspiring picture for me too, I actually look at it very often! I finally have two patterns now for these skirts so hopefully I will be making one soon too. Only I've been having some trouble finding a suitable fabric with such a large floral print. I can't wait to see yours!

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    1. I have the perfect material my problem is I've seen the very perfect pattern but it's not for sale. So I have to decide to see if I want to wait a bit or just use the pattern I have. Decisions:)

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  2. Wow! Well done! The blouse turned out lovely! The book with all the swatches must be so inspiring! Can't wait to see your maxi skirt:-)

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  3. Wow, it just looks fantastic!! What a great job. Good luck on your maxi skirt!

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  4. Your entry looks wonderful! I wish my sewing skills were up to that.

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  5. I ADORE your shirt! I recently found some vintage fabric too, and I've been looking for a blouse pattern just like yours! I'll have to see if I can track one down for myself!

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  6. You did a beautiful sewing job on that blouse-the back looks super too! The fabric is so versatile as well. What a perfect blouse for spring

    Oh, that maxi-skirt. If you make it you have to take a special holiday somewhere. It is resort wear. You also have to take me with and let me borrow your clothes ;)

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    1. Me and resort 1940s beach skirts are like peas and carrots:)

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  7. gorgeous blouse, love your styling :o)

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  8. Well done! I am of the opinion that one can never have too many polka dot blouses, so I definitely think you should add a blue option to your closet!!

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  9. Beautiful job on your blouse! I'm very excited for you. And I love that you are making a version in blue and white polka dots. That's what I did last year for Sew For Victory. Sadly, because I was using left over fabric, I didn't have enough to make the blouse the correct length so it doesn't really stay tucked in when I wear it. Ah well.
    I saw the photos from the sewing retreat. Looks like you ladies had a grand time!
    -Emily

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    1. Oh no sorry to hear this! At least you can look at it as a technique exercise:)

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  10. *Applause!!!* You really, really did a top-notch here, dear Joanna. I love the classic shape of this blouse as well as the Swiss dot fabric used, and how you styled it with jeans and a jaunty, sweet pretty hair flower.

    Way to go on completing this sewing challenge - I'm super proud of you!

    ♥ Jessica

    *PS* Kudos to your photographer here as well, these shots are beautiful.

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    1. My husband took the photographs:) He's really great at it when I can get him to take pictures:)

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  11. Such a lovely fitted blouse, a great shape. I especially like the sleeves. Good luck for making your blue one. The maxi skirts look very good.

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  12. You look soooo perfectly 40s in your blouse! It is gorgeous! Well done ;)

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  13. This turned out so beautifully, Joanna!! These photos are lovely, too.

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  14. Thank you everyone, it was a fun blouse to make and certainly a useful pattern.

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  15. I'm so in love with your blouse !!!

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  16. ADORABLE! I love your shoes too. Thank you for the hair nets! I received them today and hope to experiment with them this weekend,

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