I’ve reconsidered the Lettuce Shoulder Blouse (BurdaStyle 2010-07-121)
Now I think it looks a bit rad(ichhio).
I can rocket…
Who’s to argue with arugula?
I cut the ruffles on the bias again, which makes them a bit lighter and ruffly (and it’s a darn sight easier than sewing fiddly narrow hems on those strips, as they suggest in the instructions). The ruffles shrank a tad when I washed my brown version of this top, so I cut the strips a little wider for this version.
It’s a very easy blouse to make – it has cut-on sleeves, so no fussing with sleeve insertion.
I modified the pattern to remove the seam across the bust (just joined the pieces).
Also pleated, rather than gathered, the sleeves before binding them.
Used French seams throughout and bound the neckline with self-fabric bias strips, rather than attaching the collar stand.
Here’s the line drawing:
And here’s how BurdaStyle styled it. Now that I look at this, I quite like the wider arm bands….(but don’t think I’ll be rock(et)ing the shorts, socks and sandals look any time soon!)
I love your new version of this blouse and your tip to cut the ruffles on the bias rather than narrow hem each strip is an excellent idea.
Thanks, Marj! The bias strips definitely make this easier to make!
Looks good!
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It turn wonderful! Great! Perfect for summer!
Thank you RPT – fortunately we still have some warm days (in Australia)…so this top is getting some wear.
You do make me giggle. Thumbs up for lettuce puns and for revisiting the top!
I just cracked up at your Fronds & Anenomes post title…. just LOVE puns!
Very witty post and your blouse is just too cute.
A giggle and some inspiration …that’s what I aim for!
I liked this the first time you made it and it looks fab here too. There’s nothing wrong with taking your greens. Absolutely not lol. I do wonder what the top looks like without the ruffles….I might have to google it.
I knew I could count on you for a witty retort! I have definitely taken my greens. Thanks for the giggle.
Pleasure !
Very nice work and I love that fabric. Great pattern, I must say I like your version much better – very fresh. Nice puns too π
Thanks Kat! I can see you in a silky version of this??
Perhaps, Anne, very perhaps!!!
Hahaha. I’m sure those socks, sandals, shorts a d the silver chair are all there to help us notice the stunning blouse.
THAT explains it!
I prefer yours! The fabric looks richer and softer. Nicely done!
Thank you PNP! It looks quite different in cotton vs satin(?).
YAY!!!! I loved this blouse the first time you posted about it, and I’m still in love. Great idea cutting the ruffles on the bias – no hemming required and it will definitely be a more “organic” sort of ruffle effect.
Your previous encouragement saved this blouse…thank you!
Oh, this one is a winner. Definitely. I love the sleeves pleated, rather than gathered – it’s a much better look in my opinion!
Glad you like the pleats, FD – I think gathering competes too much with the ruffles.
that’s lovely. great work!
xoxo
blanca
Lovely of you to comment, Blanca. Glad you liked it!
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I’m impressed! With the salad puns and the top! Looks lovely and I’m with you on the shorts, socks and sandals thing…
Puns run in my family, Vicki…we can’t help ourselves!
So fun! I love the pleated sleeves, and the green is so cheerful π
I can see you in this too, Meg. The fun factor is definitely you π
Love the puns and love the blouse.
The punning is genetic (and makes for hysterical family catch ups). Thanks for your encouragement to let Dolly wear the blouse for a while…it worked!
Very cool, I made this in a Liberty lawn for daughter no2 ages ago, without the ruffles though because I didn’t have enough fabric! A tip, if you cut the strips on the bias, you shouldn’t need to hem the edges, they won’t fray, might just get a little soft/fluffy.
Hi Anne β the simplicity of this blouse would be lovely sans ruffles β and probably less crushed under cardiβs or jacketsβ¦
they are cute though π
I am pleased you listened to your loyal fans and didn’t give up on this blouse. You wear it well. And doesn’t the camera love you – ok, ok, I know it takes a thousand takes before you get a really good one . . . .
LOL Renata….used up a 10GB memory card before I got these π
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Glad you did another version cos it looks great.
Thanks BeaJay…like many others, I really like the Archer pattern! There are other versions already!
Anne, where’s your sense of adventure? I can picture in you in shorts (satin perhaps?) and bobby sox.
Lol…that would take adventurous to a whole new (downward) level…
You are milking the green theme aren’t you! I’ve been intrigued by this pattern since it first came out. Love your version
Just sort of gravitated to green…It works on me!
Such a fun top! I love the modifications you made! A seam across the front would have interrupted the gorgeous print!
Thanks Kath, it’s a fun one to make and wear!
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