I made my first Mathilde blouse. I am so very excited. I originally bought the pattern to use with some stunning blue floral drapey cotton, and this one was made as my wearable muslin, bu I will be wearing it very much.I was planning on making my muslin out of an old sheet, but my Mum encouraged me to find some real fabric in case it turned out. I picked this out of my grandma's stash, thinking it wasn't that nice, but now I am in love with the fabric; it's just a very different colour to what I normally wear.
The pintucks took a good while (I now know it is not optional to mark the crease line) and I ha to put it to the side for a few days whilst I worked out how to use the buttonhole foot on my machine, but now it's all sorted. I can do zips and buttons now which is going to expand my repertoire. I made sure I used a green thread for the pintucks and hem. Done in a matching or contrasting colour makes them stand out.
I found it an easy make, bolstered by Tilly's excellent online instructions. I now feel confident enough to make the next one on my own. Oh, and there will be plenty more; short sleeves, gathered, sleeveless. I am even planning on how I can make an Edwardian inspired version with insertion.
Pattern: Tilly and the Buttons Mathilde Blouse
Size: 3
Adjustments: None, followed the pattern exactly
Fabric: Green, orange and pale pink floral; my grandma's stash
Notions: Seven red buttons; grandma's stash
Wear With: Most skirt shapes, either tucked in or out
Make Again: most definitely
I love your buttons at the back, you have done a brilliant job....I am planning number two, but might make the neck wider at the front ?
ReplyDeletethanks for joining along with me too, nice to meet you, will follow you on bloglovin....bestest daisy j x
Thank you Daisy :) I think I am going to keep the neck as is for my next make, but I might experiment with it after that.
DeleteNice to meet you too. Your floral Mathilde is very lovely
This is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for making such a fantastic pattern. This is certainly going to end up being a wardrobe staple
DeleteWhat a wonderfully lovely, classic blouse. I'm struck by how it seems like the kind of piece that would be a dream to dress up or down, as your heart's desire and the events of your day dictated. Terrific job, dear gal, it looks beautiful on you!
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Thankyou :) I am very excited to see how I will be able to wear this blouse. Planning on cutting out my second version today in this dreamy blue floral.
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Yey, this is not a wearable muslin- this is a fantastic blouse. Glad you listened to your mum, they always know best! Can't wait to see your blue floral. This is a design you can wear with everything.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, a great use of your grandmas's fabric. I may have to revisit this pattern!
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