This blouse makes me smile. Many years ago I worked on a cruise ship that floated around the big, blue ocean. It was a wonderful, adventurous time of my life. I guess the feeling of the sea has never left me. So in honor of that time, I made up this blouse. I have always wanted a "sailor" blouse and have never owned one. I am really happy with how this project came out. Have you ever notice that some sewing projects just seem to put themselves together? Most of my projects don't just fall into place, I have to do a lot of planning and seam ripping! This one was different and seem to have a life of it's own. It was just a lot of fun. I did change the sleeve a bit to be more flared at the lower edge. This pattern does not call for trims, but I couldn't resist putting on the vintage military braid I had in my stash. The navy, linen fabric was a left over piece from my ginger skirt, so now I have a matching two piece suit, so to speak. I thought about adding a red scarf, but opted for these cute, vintage buttons. This blouse was made with lots of ease and comfort in mind, because I plan on taking it on vacation. It looks really cute tucked in. I will be making this pattern again, maybe with in a knit. I have been sewing up a storm lately, so much that I have a ton to blog about. Be back soon with more.
Have a great vintage day,
Gina
Lovely :D
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome Gina! I bet it is cute with shorts like the pattern illustration too.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your other makes!
Love it! I'm going to have to make myself something sailor inspired...I've always liked the look : )
ReplyDeleteLooks cute! I love nautical things. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous outfit Gina!! And I love it with the red shoes!
ReplyDeleteHello Sailor! This is so lovely and sure to put a smile on the face of everyone who sees you in it - reminds me of the sort of thing Ginger Rogers might have worn on the right occasion. Maybe your husband will take the hint and book a cruise! xxx
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you have been back sewing up a storm and can't wait to see it all. Love this sailor look you have going here.
ReplyDeleteGina, I love love this top. It is so adorable and totally fits your personality. What color are you thinking of knitting up the second one in? I have a nautical patterns that I want to use, but don't want to go with the traditional white and navy (because I want to wear it to work).
ReplyDeleteGina, this blouse is super cute, I love it. And it looks like a really good pattern..I know you will get lots of wear from it.
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see all the other stuff you have been sewing..
Happy sewing.
It's precious, Gina, and fun!
ReplyDeleteReminds me soooo much of the sailor dress I made for myself when I was in junior high. {Really!} That was soooo fun to make. I even put a dicky in the front, just like sailors wear! I trimmed my blue dress with rows of white soutache and in the corners of the collar on the back, I stitched star "patches." (What word am I searching for? They're embroidered; iron-in, but I stitched mine.)
Thanks for the memory!
Your sailor suit is gorgeous! :)
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That outfit is divine. If this was for sale, I would buy it right now. Total perfection.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at sailor outfit! I absolutely LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute and looks perfect on you!! Oh, I'd really like a sailor outfit like that! :D
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! So darling!!!! :D Makes me want to pull out my sailor outfit, though it's still too cold for that... ;)
ReplyDeleteOh Gina, this is lovely! I adore the nautical look!
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit. I, too, am a former sea person (married to another sea person), and I know it never completely leaves your blood. I'm curious about your time at sea. What position did you work? I was a ship's nurse for ten years.
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy, I worked as the dining room stewardess and sang some while we were underway. Living on a boat was fun, but had it's challenges. Ten years is a long time, I bet you saw a lot being a nurse and all. Really cool, thanks for letting me know, I don't meet many people who have worked on a ship. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI love this. You need to find a yacht club to go hang out in now! So fun.
ReplyDeleteYou make the cutest, wearable vintage, I think. This is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a sailor top myself. Well, it's a tent-dress now and will turn into a blouse in a minute...
I am wanting to make a sailor dress. This one is terrrific. I'm think I will try the pattern from "wearing History".
ReplyDeleteHi Paula, I think you won't be disappointed with the pattern from wearing history. I have been thinking about it, but I am not sure about the shorts, I would love them to come to the knee and am not sure if that would look funny in the end. The dress pattern is just beautiful. I hope you make one.
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