Wednesday, January 14, 2009

McCall's 5522 - Red fitted blouse

Since my red dress ended up in the wadder pile, I thought I'd make a red blouse using the same crape-back-satin. I've used this pattern before for my tuxedo-inspired white blouse. It is such a great fitted blouse and this probably won't be the last time you see it being used. Oh, I finally found a great contoured wide black belt. (Macy's - I love that store. Plus they are always sending me coupons.)

I'm wearing the blouse with this skirt.

I love the bust gathers and fitted midsection. For this garment I did topstitching around the collar, button placket, fitted torso princess seams, and cuffs.

I didn't do my usual french seams on the inside because I was topstitching and that would have been super bulky. Here's a few close-ups:

Here are the cuffs. At first I wasn't that pleased with the double button look, but now I think it's fine.

Here's the pattern envelope. I made view D, the white blouse on the top left.

And my shoes, in case anybody is interested. I'm making a black dress with gold buttons and topstitching for spring specifically for these shoes, but like them with this outfit when it's not so cold outside that my feet freeze.

15 comments:

  1. Lovely blouse but I so love your shoes! And they are by J. Renee, whom I also adore...I have 3 pairs of shoes by them and they are the best!!!

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  2. Perfect outfit! The blouse looks amazing.

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  3. Nice blouse and it has a good fit....

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  4. Great blouse and the shoes are 2df!

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  5. The shoes are just gorgeous!!!!!!!!! The whole outfit looks great on you. Good job on the shirt.

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  6. Great blouse!!! You look great! Nice shoes also and love your skirt.
    Well done!

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  7. Cute blouse. Where do you buy your shoes? Love them!

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  8. The blouse is beautiful, you look great! Like everyone else, I love the shoes!!!

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  9. Very pretty top Amanda! I wish I had this one in stash.

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  10. Angie - This is not OOP. Or are you still sticking to your New Year's pattern diet?

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  11. You have a great fit on the blouse! And your shoes are perfect! Are you heading to the pattern sale this weekend?

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  12. That color is fabulous on you, and your fit is perfect. And, those shoes... wow!

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  13. GORGEOUS blouse (gorgeous outfit, I mean!)

    I LOVE the shoes!!!

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  14. So glad you showed the shoes!! They are great!

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