The scoop back adds just the right amount of sass and pizzazz. I finished the neckline with facings, so I made sure to understitch so nothing would peek out from the inside. I also hand-tacked the facings down at the shoulders and a few places along the back. I've worn The Blanco (doesn't that sound mysterious and exciting?) a few times already, and all the facings stayed put quite nicely.
My friend and I snapped these photos outside of the gorgeous Hotel San Jose here in Austin. They've got a great patio bar, and I enjoy the atmosphere of it so much I've actually stayed here on a stay-cation before. It was the perfect setting to show you the Blanco Peplum Blouse!
That's a wonderful design! When will the Rosie Wednesday Pattern Line be launched???? : )))
ReplyDeleteHahaha, thanks Kim!! You're so sweet. Who knows, maybe someday?!
DeleteLook at that sassy back view! It looks wonderful, I'm in awe that you drafted it yourself.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisette! You'd be surprised; the skills for pattern drafting aren't all that different from what you need to fit a pattern. I think it's just a matter of if you like that sort of thing!
DeleteIt's a wonderful design and I love the colors! You really inspire me to get back into pattern drafting! Can't wait to see what you make next!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kathy! I didn't know you did pattern drafting! I did a bit of googling and discovered your Copy Kat 1.0 dress. It's stunning!! You should totally get back into it!
DeleteI was looking at your awesome Blanco blouse and thinking how bad ads it is and then you turned around and showed off your sexy self and just blew me away!
ReplyDeleteHahaha, thanks! I felt like such a bombshell the day we were taking these photos. I couldn't resist a fun little back shot!
DeleteWow- you look fab in a peplum, and I love the way you can turn around and the back is a surprise! Thanks for your lovely offer to help me with the Gertie Shirtwaist Dress. I have had a think and I believe the problem may be that I'm rather curvy, with a generous bosom, but my frame underneath is not as plus sized, so fitting is really tricky. The quest for perfect fit continues, and I may call on you sometime! I started a sewing blog to encourage me to practice lots (I'm juggling blogs).
ReplyDeleteOh, is it the "Poppy Sews"? I will follow along!
DeleteYes "Poppy Sews" is up and running and I hope to have a successful project completed soon. I might resort to showing some less successful projects too! I'll have more to write about then.
DeleteI love the 50's style print and the peplum looks super-sassy on you ; )
ReplyDeleteThanks, Caroline! It's got me wearing jeans, which is a rarity. So I'm really enjoying it!
DeleteOh, so cute!!! The peplum and scoop back ARE a sassy combo, but it's still classy and versatile too. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emileigh! I think it's a good day-to-night type of a top, which is always good to have in your wardrobe!
DeleteThis is ADORABLE, and I love the scoop-back surprise!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I've always wanted to stay at the San Jose! I think I need a stay-cation too! :)
Thanks, Nicole! You totally should. It's pet-friendly, too, so if you have pets, the whole family can come!
DeleteI love this top! So cute and I love the unexpected sexiness of the back.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heather! It's so fun to add those sorts of little details!
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