This is an older project, but it is always nice to be able to make a second garment out of fabric leftovers.
I made a lovely dress out of this rayon challis years ago, and had small scraps that were too large to throw away, but there wasn't much left. I held on to the remnants anyway, hoping that they would come in handy at a later date - enter Butterick 4985. Because the design is made up of a bunch of smaller pieces, instead of one or two larger bodice front and back sections, it's the perfect design for remnant fabric.
I have used this pattern a couple of times before, and I continually reach for them during the summer as easy-to-wear separates.
Rayon challis presents a fun challenge to wrangle a rather thin and quite drapey fabric, but it's always worth the extra effort.
I do wish that I could find some slightly heavier rayon prints, but for now, the challis will do.
It does take a french seam quite nicely, and it's a pleasure to hand stitch.
And although I had to get a bit creative with fabric piecing to get my ties cut out of the leftover bits of yardage, it all turned out for the best.
In fact, this is a reminder that I should pull out some of my rayon prints to make another summer weight blouse, or perhaps even a dress.
That is a very nice little blouse. Thank you for sharing your project!
ReplyDeleteThis one was fun!
DeleteI'm endlessly in awe of the beautiful work you do!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jayne!
DeleteOh, that is lovely! Like ice cream for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
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