Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Plaid Advance 6426

It's spring! Well, it's March at any rate, which is close enough for me. Time to start the short-sleeve sewing. This spring, I'm kicking it off with Advance 6426, a 1950s pattern and the perfect blouse by my estimation. Paired with this plaid shirting, I feel like I could be an extra in the original Parent Trap.
There's no way I would make the perfect blouse just once, so of course, this is my second time to sew up this little number. What appeals to me so much about the 1950s style of blouse is the tucks at the waist that give it shape. It makes it easier to tuck in, to be sure, but I also like that it still accentuates my waist a bit when untucked. 

I only made one fit tweak from the first version, and I narrowed the shoulders by 1/4". They're still sitting just off my shoulders, but the more I looked at the pattern, the more that I thought that was the intended style of the time. Once I finished, though, I was back to wondering if I should reshape the entire armscye the next time I sew it. Always tinkering! 
My dear friend Whitney took these photos, and it makes me positively giddy to see all these touches captured so beautifully. It's sewing eye candy. I thought I'd keep my ramblings to a minimum today so you can feast your eyes on these details! 
Happy spring(ish)!
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  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Supernice fitting! Definitely sewing eye candy, the lines are perfect!

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    1. Rosie WednesdayMarch 5, 2015 at 6:14 PM

      Thank you so much! It took me lots of practice. :0)

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  2. CarolineMarch 4, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Awesome plaid matching. I love the original paren trap too. You would be perfect in it with this fab little number being the star of the show!

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  3. NannaMarch 4, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    nice blouse! plaid is one of those fabrics I think will never go out of style

    Helen

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    1. Rosie WednesdayMarch 5, 2015 at 6:15 PM

      Thank you, Helen! I think so, too. My cousin was with me when I bought this, and she joked that the private schools he teaches at has the same plaid for their uniforms! It's for all ages!

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  4. PinhousePlaymateMarch 5, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    That's a great looking shirt! I have been hunting the perfect vintage shirt pattern, but so far the results have been ok but nothing I've fallen in love with :)
    The collar on this one is cool, and the shape is lovely! Thanks for sharing ;)

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  5. Sewing With a PlanMarch 5, 2015 at 4:45 AM

    This shirt fits you perfectly Lauren! When you find a pattern like this you would be crazy not to make more. I do love that aeroplane fabric you used for first version, it's just perfect for your vintage style :)

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    1. Rosie WednesdayMarch 5, 2015 at 6:16 PM

      Yes, the aeroplane version is extremely fun. It's nice to have some more serious variations, too!

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  6. .March 5, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    That shirt is perfect! I can see you dressing that up and down.

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    1. Rosie WednesdayMarch 7, 2015 at 6:56 PM

      Thanks, Sabrina! I know, one of the great things about classic pieces is all the ways you can wear them. Makes it easy!

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  7. SJ KurtzMarch 7, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Oh, those tucks are going to visit my fav plaid shirts this afternoon! I particularly love the pocket/flap combo. Sweet work!

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