The “Follow my plans” blouse
The Facts
Fabric: leopard print silk georgette
Pattern: Sewaholic Pendrell blouse + self drafted peter pan collar
Year: contemporary
Notions: bias tape
Time to complete: 6-7 hours
First worn: August 20th, 2012
Wear again? Yes!
Total Cost: about 10 euros
Great! An excuse to follow my sewing plans, to create something for The Sew Weekly and to add yet another Peter Pan collar to my wardrobe!
I don’t have a lot of back story for this blouse… As I said, I planned it a while ago and this week’s theme was the perfect occasion to finally make it. After all, I couldn’t not post this week, since I might put a collar on anything I make (wait, that’s what I’m actually doing).
This is the first item of clothing I’ve ever owned in a leopard print. It’s a bit crazy, since I love this pattern, but I had never found the right fabric to use. I guess it’s also a bit unexpected of me, since I usually go for more cutesy prints. This silk georgette wasn’t just soft and luxurious, it was also half price, so I had to snatch it up!
Obviously, animal prints walk the fine line between very classy and very tacky, but I’m not planning to wear this blouse with mini shorts or a denim mini skirt any time soon.
For whatever reaon I had a dream about you last night in a LEOPARD shirt! Weird…but then look at what you made!! I need to try some of the Sewaholic patterns (so you’re not the last).
Whoa, that’s weird… Do you have powers? :)
I have never used a Sewaholic pattern so I’ll just get in line behind Loran. I love the top and wanted to say that I would wear that top with little black shorts. Loved your beaded collar too!
Thank you! Ooh, it would look great with black shorts!
Lovely! What a great versatile piece!
And I’ve never used a Sewaholic or Colette pattern – I’ve inherited hundreds of patterns, so buying more seems silly.
Good girl, I wish I was as sensible as you…
I love this blouse. You are so right about animal prints treading a fine line between classy and tacky, and yours is definitely on the classy side of the line!
I’ve never used a Sewaholic pattern, although I have admired many Pendrell blouses.
Thank you! There’s definitely more people than I had imagined who never used a Sewaholic pattern!
Hi Anna, glad to see you back posting. We missed you. Love the blouse, it’s such a classy versatile piece. It’s perfect for a night out on them town.
Thank you, how sweet of you! I’ve missed the Sew Weekly as well, I’m so disappointed in me for posting so little!
All class, not a smidgen of tacky it’s the silk georgette, if you chose satin you would of stepped over the line, you’re way too classy for that.
Nothing wrong with the detail shot either apart from getting it dirty LOL!
Nope never sewn a Pendrell or a Sewaholic and I’m okay with that :P
Thanks Kazz, let’s say I was also lucky that silk georgette was 50% off… I usually too cheap for that otherwise XD
Very, very nice! I have to admit I am not crazy for animal prints but you have done a lovely job, and as you say, worn with the right pants or skirt it looks fine. I have also had this pattern for a while but have not made it yet, I am busy making Seaholic Thurlow Shorts at present.
I’m dying to try that pattern but I’m afraid I’ll wait for next summer…
Lovely fabric and goodness lady, you are so darned photogenic! Add me to the queue of someone never having sewn a Sewaholic pattern, I’m afraid their largest size being a 16 is waaaaaaay too small for me to feel confident to grade up, and I’d feel a bit miffed having to put in all that work with their prices being so high. Lovely designs though. And I hear their instructions are fantastically easy to understand. Love those french seams and binding. Very pretty.
Thank you so much!
Yes, they have very good, clear instructions and I think they’re worth the price (if you don’t need major alterations, of course).
Oh my! I love this. I’ve been needing a leopard print blouse forever. You look beautiful in it. You styled it perfectly too!
Thank you!
I LOVE the Pendrell pattern, but paired with that color and that delicious fabric and it is just DIVINE! Very well done!
Aww, thanks!
I’m in line too! I’ve got to try one of those patterns. It’s a great top! I can also see it with a little black skirt and boots. I believe it will serve you well through the seasons. It’s very pretty and sexy too!
Ooh, yes, great suggestion! Thanks!
The Pendrell looks so awesome rocked out in leopard and with an added collar. Well done!
So pretty! Perfect for fall. You did a beautiful job on the construction too. Thanks for the inspiring post. Very classy!
Thank you for your sweet comment!
Absolutely gorgeous- you can’t beat a bit of leopard print. We should definitely do an animal print challenge one week. And I think this my favourite Pendrell out of all the ones I’ve seen.
Great idea! I think we might see some hilarious garments! =) And thank you!