Making an Iridescent Silk Blouse // Adding Muchness to Sleeves ✨
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- Today I'm making a blouse using my favorite shirt pattern from last summer, but widening the sleeve shape into a more appropriately epic proportion for such a divine color of silk dupioni! Diving into my Fall projects with an iridescent start seems a good idea no? And imagine this shirt under a vest? I shall try that next time...
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The secretary who knows all the boss’s secrets. The bad girl with the heart of gold. All kinds of ‘40’s noir vibes.
Thank you Kim! ✨
The silk truly is stunning! I don't mind seeing a repeat of a pattern -- I often re-watch your old videos when I'm working on a similar project (like a shirt right now, so perfect timing!) because I feel like I always pick up tips and tricks. It's actually nice to see a similar project, so I can learn the skills but enjoy seeing a new product.
Thank you April! 💜
That fabric is just chef's kiss. I'm all for the repeats of a pattern! Especially using two different types of fabric like you did this time. It shows how your fabric choice can influence how a pattern looks.
Thank you Flynn! 💜
Every blouse is a shirt but not every shirt is a blouse. In my mind the difference between them is the fancy level. And buttons.
So nice button ups? Cuz that's what I call blouses too. Had this entire discussion when my mom wanted everyone to were blouses for family pictures and I was the only one to show up in a blouse.
@@anymeaddict But not all blouses have buttons. I draw the distinction at tailoring -- if it's close fit all over and has buttons and a collar it's a shirt, anything else is a blouse.
Interesting. In my own comment I wondered about the styling elements being more narrowly defined for a shirt, which fits with your "every blouse is a shirt but not every shirt is a blouse" statement.
@@cherylrosbak4092 but t shirts by that definition is a blouse. That works for men's (masc) dress shirts vs not dress shirts, but I always saw blouse as the women's (femme) equivalent of dress shirt. Buttons typically fitted but not always, and a collar.
@@anymeaddict Perhaps a t shirt is a blouse. They're all in the category tops, after all.
I love how you use the same patterns but change a detail or two. It’s just fun to see what fabrics you use and even if you use the same pattern, it turns out different❤
Thank you Brook!
Please please please REPEAT all of your favorites I absolutely want to see them. Honestly that's how I learn to do/use more sewing vocab and techniques. I think we all do!!
Thank you Sunni! ❤️
I enjoyed seeing the repeat, especially since you modified the sleeves. I think even a substantial difference in textile weight would be worth seeing a repeat of a pattern for. Many of us must be hoping to find/create a pattern we like so much that we want multiple iterations of it. Great video!
Yes. Completely agree.
It’s also like a refresh of sorts IMO😁
Thank you!
I have absolutely no objections to "blast from the past" patterns, especially when they get a bit of a revamp as this one did. Also, iridescent/multichrome fabric and excessively billowy bishop sleeves make me want to burst into a sewing-themed rendition of "These are a few of my favorite things." Seriously, I love everything about this project (except for it being dry clean only, but since it's not my garment, it's not my problem ^_^)!
Thank you!! Iridescent fabric is always good 💚✨
Bianca. So lucky to have you in all our lives. Beautiful, just beautiful project in both colours. Thank you. Lo x
Thank you! 💜
100% here for repeats! Especially when there's tweaks like sleeve shape, since it's a great illustration of how to build on a foundation you already have.
Thank you Kayla!
I like how you did a variation on a theme.There's nothing wrong with some repetition, since repetition is important for learning. You will inevitably add new information in your commentary, even if you've filmed the same technique before. With a new design detail or two, and maybe a different type of fabric, it's a whole new project.
Thank you Tina! ❤️
Sleeves like these would look amazing in a sheer fabric 💜💚
"Some geometry is happening here. Am I aware? No." That is a relatable pattern drafting quote for the ages. I love it. Thank you for your amazing videos; you've taught me so much!
Thank you! I don't need to understand the math 😂
This kind of color green is absolutely stunning.😍
Your 99k struck gold when she found such a devoted master as you!
Merci! ✨
Are you kidding! I just looped your videos all day yesterday.
Repeat patterns are where where creativity is born! Keep’em coming…
Thank you Lisa!! ❤️
I could watch you sew the same thing 100 times and I would still find it fun to watch. It's a little like ASMR but more...chatty? and I always learn something - even if it is 'try serging that fraying fabric'
Thank you!
Repeat your bum off! Watching you create beautiful clothes is what I'm here for. The silk blouses are fabulous! Love your channel; you just keep doing you.
xoxo's Sandie🤗
Thank you Sandie!
The "repeat" isn't so much a repeat as the construction, with the interfacing, is really useful, as are the insights of working with different materials.
Thank you Terri!
I really just like watching you sew/cut things out and the little tangential pieces of info. I still get that when you reuse patterns and it is still a highly enjoyable video!
Thank you Georgia!
Green is my favorite color, and purple second, and I love the combo. It's a very different shirt / blouse from the other one which I also loved. Repeat away, especially given the very different sleeve.
Thank you Nicole!
The button placement is brilliant! It's perfectly logical but I don't think I would have thought of it until after I made the blouse and needed a snap. Really enjoyed this new take on an old pattern. There were enough differences to make it interesting for me.
Thank you Laura!
In case no one has told you- B, you are a masterpiece. *chef kiss*
Always love your videos 💙
Thank you Jo! 💜
I like the ideas for variations on a favorite. Beautiful blouse, epic sleeves.
Thank you Julie!
i do see that green/purple combination in nature sometimes now that i think about it, so nice to see in a fabric like that! and the bonus shirt at the end is also stunning! continue doing what you're doing video-wise, you are never boring!!! 😉
Thank you Marcco! 💜
I will never get over how perfect this style of blouse and sleeve is!
Thank you!
The fabric is phenomenal and the sleeves are epic! And in a sewing class I took they described Dupioni as an "irregular weave" which may be why it frays more.
I’m getting ready to use my lavender dupioni for a 60’s pant set. I purchased it for a dress and jacket but don’t really want another dress. 😂 I LOVE this dragonfly with the purple shift. I install my placket was one piece, sew the rectangle then slit. (I’m not judging just find it interesting to see how many different approaches their are.) I think there is a pussybow blouse, in my project pile, with placket sleeves.🌈🌈🦋🦋 I have a Singer that was converted from a peddle to a motor way back in the day. It was the first machine I ever owned...7 years old? ...I’m now 55. It has a shuttle instead of a bobbin and is a workhorse. Oh the silk...💫
This pleases my Slytherin soul 💚🖤
I'm actually glad you're repeating some of the patterns with modifications. I find that many people's older videos have a change in audio quality I find mildly off-putting, so sometimes seeing a re-done repeat with current equipment is a real relief.
Love the repeat, you rarely even make exactly the same thing with your older patterns anyway. You're our drafting and pattern adjustment queen!! Enjoy your patterns and mix and match them as you want, it's always enjoyable for us to watch
Thank you Laura! ❤️✨
I love your pattern drafting. I also don’t mind seeing the flubs on a project. It helps me know what not to do. ❤️
Thank you Wendy!
I don't mind seeing multiple versions of patterns, it shows the versatility of a pattern when you use different fabrics. I do mind that we haven't seen the kittens in some time. More kittens please.
Thank you Natalie! Kittens are not allowed in the sewing room and my family's house is not *aesthetic* 🤣 The kitties are on my instagram all the time though!
I loved seeing the changes in the sleeve. The pattern drafting is what keeps me coming back. Tweaking and changing something you’ve done before is great!!
Repeats are fun too!! Honestly you have a delightful voice you could probably post reading the phone book and I'd still he here!
Ha! Thank you!
Magnifica!!!👌😁 You can repeat these beauties as often as you like as far as I'm concerned 👍
Thank you!
I love pattern repeats, I always learn something new, and each fabric makes it an entirely different project
Thank you!
The absolute decadence of this shirt is off the charts, in the best way possible. The sleeves are incredible, the fabric is to die for (I'm in love with the green/purple shifts), and I'm all about pattern repeats, since if you know what you like style-wise it's awesome to see
Thank you! It's a shirt turned up to 11 🤣💚
Dear god, how do you manage to look so glamorous? I’m loving the new fun textiles that you’ve been using, it’s so inspiring to see people use fun and funky fabrics
Thank you! The key is: glamourous 3% the time, pajama gremlin 97% of the time 😅🤣
The sleeves I've been dreaming of! 🤩 And beautiful raw silk! I'd love to see a verskion with the gathering in the shoulders.
Thank you!
I never get tired of watching you sew. I love the beauty of your work. You never disappoint. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Barbara!
Starting with the button at the apex is genius... I don't know why I've never thought of that!! Excited to not have a cleavage peephole in all of my shirts!! Thank you! 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you Leah!
Everything you make turns out beautiful. Repeat in different fabrics is not repeating its showing how different fabrics work .I love your videos.
Thank you Janette!
The blouses/shirts are absolutely stunning. Loved the colours of both blouses. But the green/purple was my favourite.
I do like seeing repeat patterns especially if there is alterations involved. Like sleeves, collars or different fabric weights. You show how to draft and tackle the differences which is good.
I have a 12k singer hand crank machine from 1888 which I totally adore. I find her a lot easier to use than my modern one. The only downside is trying to find needles. Might try and get a slightly newer one which I can fairly easily get needles for.
Thank you Nanette! I'm sure the 1888 machine is gorgeous!
Using a previous pattern is great, since finished product can vary by fabric! And showing how to make changes to an existing pattern is so helpful! Gorgeous results with both sleeve variation & the Dragonfly silk! Wow!!!
Thank you!
Epic sleeve pattern modification counts as novelty in my book. And in any case I never mind a repeat. Stupendous fabric, and the blouse is simply gorgeous. Brava, as usual.
Thank you Gwen!
Just like to watch the sewing in the gorgeous fabrics… any project you’d care to show is most welcome 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you Susan!
I have no problem seeing repeats. I love seeing the different fabrics and patterns.
I don't have words to describe how amazing this fabric is but it would be something like: I want to immerse myself in a ball pit filled with hundreds of yards of this fabric. I want to make this fabric into liquid form and swim in it forever 😍😍😍
I also love seeing repeats!
Thank you! Yeah a big room done all in this fabric would be fine with me 💚
Absolutely gorgeous! I always think of you when I see a vaguely poisonous duo-chrome
Thank you! I am happy to be associated with such ✨
When you did that sleeve placket.. you flipped it and like boom 🤯 mind blown. So cool.
Thank you Charlotte! I have to think hard for a few minutes every step of the process so I don't mess 'em up 😅😂
I love seeing tweaks to a good pattern that works for you. It makes the process of "pattern hacking" seem doable for me. Thanks for them inspo!
Thank you Vannah!
I love watching your creations come to life. Each video is unique in its own way. I don't mind seeing you repeat a pattern. In fact, I find them interesting and inspiring in their own way.
Thank you Kimberly!
I love to see all your creations, no matter how repetitive! As an expert sewist myself I watch your content for inspiration, if I learn something new that's a bonus 😊
Thank you Angela!
I just kept staring at the fabric and smiling. That fabric is just so luscious. I can't quite afford a much silk right now, but when I can I hope Silk Baron has this color available. As for repeats of patterns, I have no problem with that.
Thank you!
Loved this. I’d rather see the creativity of how using different fabrics and small detail changes can change make beautiful and unique garments. I’ve reached the stage in life where I know my style and just want to work with my tnts.
Thank you Jane!
The “stay on target” reference cracked me up!
Always Star Wars in my brain ✨😂
I watch your videos repeatedly anyway... but a repeat pattern is really useful to show how using a pattern for some time may cause you to want to make subtle tweaks and improvements.
Thank you!! 💜
I really like when you revisit patterns, that you've already shown (if its not right after it 😅) It's nice to see other versions and learn how to change a few things - that can sometimes make a huge difference in the finished garment.
Thank you! Someone mentioned it was like different views on a commercial pattern, the original video is view A, this is view B 😂✨
I enjoyed watching a quasi- pattern repeat, and the fabric is to die for!
Thank you Lisabeth!
Love it, a muchness - very necessary when there's an insufficiency of enoughness.
The fabric pulled me in, and the fast paced narration is making me watch more of your videos! Love it!
Thank you!
I love to watch you drafting and sewing stuff, you never cess to amaze me on how easy you make it look.
Thank you Sharon!
Late to the party but I love seeing repeat projects done with various changes
I LOVE Dupoini. The more slubs the better for me. That texture is heavenly IMO.
i think anything you make is fantastic and I often rewatch your videos. this silk is divine and you really see the colour changing when you are wearing it. the grey was fantastic too.
I thought your leg of mutton was going to be at the top, that would be nice with the gathering at both ends of the sleeve. xx
Thank you Heather!
To be honest, I think it is really helpful to see the same pattern with different fabrics and alterations again. There a these 4 or 5 things that suit one best and learning how to make the most out of it is a win for me.
Thank you!
Love it! Also a fan of this pearl/peach/nude eyeshadow moment, like I literally gasped. The iridescence of the fabric worked so well on the bishop sleeves. Cheers!
Thank you! The eyeshadow is called Phoenix from Terra Moons cosmetics and is one of my favorites!
Love, love whatever you make! It’s always so interesting just how easy you make it look👻👻👻👻👌
Thank you Patti!
What a gorgeous blouse! I definitely dont mind a repeat pattern. The repeat on the instructions is really helpful. I LOVE the pattern drafting videos but I am just as pleased to watch the garment construction as well.
Thank you! Glad to hear it ❤️
My weekly dose of goth goodness from Madame Esposito. I am highly grateful for it
It’s very cloudy and dark while I’m watching this as well, most excellent
Thank you! 💜
Love puffy sleeves! So glad they are back!!! Gourgeous as usual!🇨🇦 Repeats are JUST fine!
Thank you Donna!
Repeating patterns is ok by me. It’s skill building and I like the frugality of figuring out changes without having to get a new pattern etc.
I think that repeating a pattern you know you like is a great idea. Of course, I acknowledge that my own obsession with greens might be skewing me in favor just now, but one also enjoys listening to your commentary and witticisms... which is why we shall read your books 😉💚💜
Thank you! 😊💜
OKAY so this is my first video of yours. Literally seconds before you start talking about your machine, I was all "Her machine rocks. I wonder if she ever talks about where to find similar ones? It's so cute." 😂 I have no choice but to subscribe to a sewing queen who hears thoughts.
What a lovely blouse. That fabric is stunning! To answer your question: I love the longer vids where you draft the pattern and explain all the things, but honestly, you are such a treat. Post whatever you feel like. I'll watch:)
Thank you!
Oh my Stars! That is exquisite! And you look lovely in it! Thank you very much. 🕊🐈⬛🦋🖖
Thank you!
I'm always down for repeats! I think it's also a nice reminder that we can just stick with "what already works" while also being creative. Plus: ain't no way in hell that I'd ever make an expensive silk blouse out of a pattern I didn't ALREADY know I love wearing. So on a basic level it already makes sense.
Thank you! True, no risks in pretty silk for sure!!
I ADORE ALL that you say and do.Your commentary is 'chatty' and conversational which I enjoy. Feel like I'm in the room with you. While i'm NOT into Halloween AT ALL I loved this blouse.
Thank you Lynette!
Please do repeat patterns :-) it's all helpful when learning. And it's very cool to watch how they look different with each fabric. Thank you so much!
Thank you Amie!
Almost as good as "Hi, Bob" for a game 😉. But yes, it IS a gorgeous colour! I enjoy seeing you re-use your patterns because its not just about the shape - the fabric choices and modifications make it a new project. I also love your running commentary 💚
Thank you Jeanne!
Loved watching the repeat with a twist! Thank you for showing how much a new sleeve can reinvent the entire project. 🦋
Thank you Kirsten!
With repeated patterns I'm especially interested in seeing what small changes you decide to make to said pattern (and why). It helps with understanding fit and how to adapt my own.
absolutely stunning, Bianca. That fabric OMG!
Thank you Kaz!
I love seeing variations of existing patterns as much I do brand new ones :)
Thank you Lori!
Repeating patterns is perfectly fine. It’s nice to see the subtle refinement that happens in version 2 or 3.
I love watching you make anything. Old or new!! LOVE the sleeve!
Thank you Suzanne!
What I find interesting is the process of making what ever you make. If you have used a pattern before it do not matter, there are always thing that will be different. I think that over time what is best for you and your channel is to just make the garments you need or want. Do not worry about the "viewers", we will follow what you do. 🙂
Thank you! 💚
That silk is a really great colour
Like everyone said in the comments, we enjoy seeing these repeats. I’m able to learn how the pattern would work with different fabrics. I absolutely love your work and feel fortunate enough that you bring us along your sewing journey. Also, you are absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to see what’s next. #iloveithere
Thank you Dani!! 💜
Omg!!!! Gorgeous!!! Great choice of fabric, design and execution
Thank you Madalina!
Wow. The sleeve. I don't mind when you repeat style at all, especially when you're using such an amazing fabric.
Thank you Dannie! I figure epic fabric is the great equalizer 😂💚
I love this too! I actually don’t mind repeats because it reminds us what you’ve made in the past. Plus the fabric choice will always change the garment’s appearance. 💖
Thank you Charese!
That silk! Thank you so much. Your video was just what I needed on this long rainy day. It was like having a visit from a dear friend. Keep up the great content, Bianca. I learn so much from you.
Thank you Thomas!
All that shimmers is green and purple! Repeat project that has fun fabric, it is cosy watching and lots of fun :D
Thank you Alexis!
Bed curtains in this fabric, against a burgundy/orchid/aubergine wallpaper would be *stunning* !!
My goodness, that blouse is fabulous! It reminds me of my favourite repro blouse from the Seamstress of Bloomsbury.
I really like that you repeat patterns, it showcases how you don't have to constantly be on the attach search for your perfect _____ pattern when you draft your own.
Thank you! My wallpaper pinterest board for my dream house is hundreds of options long... 🤣
@@TheClosetHistorian I feel you!! One of my great passions in life is wallpaper 😂😂
A very gorgeous blouse ! Beautiful fabric. Thank you for your pattern drafting shown, too.
Thank you Marlene!
I do not mind you using different fabrics for the same basic patterns. Every fabric reacts differently so watching the changes you need to make or hearing what you take into account(like the iridescence of the silk) helps me learn.
Thank you Beckey!
It's absolutely stunning! The iridescence is beautiful, the sleeves amazing. Just perfection loved watching you make this!
Definitely an epic sleeve! My first machine was a Singer probably from the 1960's so not quite as vintage as yours but, it had that same button hole maker that you attached from behind. It got me through my textiles and clothing degree. After I paid off my student loans I treated myself to a more modern machine that made button holes more easily but definitely not as nicely.
Thank you Laurie! I do love this silly buttonholer, I'll never go back now 😅✨