Who’s the winner of a copy of The Honey Blouse – hot off the press?
It’s you – Jane!!! Congratulations 🙂
Let’s try that again…the lovely Jane has already purchased a copy of the pattern for herself!
Second chance draw goes to Natalie!!
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Thanks ladies for the lovely comments and feedback about my new pattern, The Honey Blouse. The pattern has started hitting shops so you should be able to find one online or near you now. If you’d like to see another version made up, check out Karen’s gorgeous red spotty blouse!
I told you I had a few more Basic Tees to share…here is Tommy is all of his cuteness, wearing his little monkey long-sleeved version.
Lisa at Crafty Mamas threw in this monkey print free with my last order (she looks after me like that!)…I’m still getting used to novelty print knit fabrics – for some reason I can’t see past PJs, but I’ve changed my mind after sewing with a few of them now and think they are great for every day kids clothing too.
Last time he wore the tee, someone asked me if it was Sooki Baby (love that brand!) but I was happy to proudly tell them no, I made it myself 🙂
The tee is cute, but even cuter is watching Tommy make monkey actions and sounds every time he looks at his top! Love it!
SUPPLIES:
Make It Perfect, Basic Tees pattern
Vicente knit, Cheeky Monkeys in Turquoise
Stella knit in Chocolate
I hope you girls are all ready for some selfish sewing because I’ve got a new pattern to share with you today…something special you can sew just for yourself!
The Honey Blouse is a versatile top boasting pure and simple elegance. With subtle gathers to give a feminine feel and a slimming waistband, The Honey Blouse is flattering for all body shapes and sizes.
The puff-shaped three-quarter length sleeves and scoop neckline feature a fancy twisted trim to add personality and detail.
With options to wear side ties long or short, The Honey Blouse can easily be worn as a casual top or quickly glammed up for a night out with some pretty jewellery and heels!
I really enjoyed designing this top. It was a slow and steady process and spread out over a much longer space of time than I usually take to design my patterns, but you’ve really got to be particular with women’s patterns, they can be tricky to get “just right” and I’m thrilled with the flattering fit and sophisticated feel that has been achieved with The Honey Blouse.
I’ve made a couple of these blouses now (will share soon!) and have played around with using double gauze and cotton voile fabrics and recommend using a fabric with a soft drape (such as these two) to give The Honey Blouse a lovely fit and comfortable feel.
Once again, thanks a million to Chelsea Parsons photography for these lovely images. And the lovely Chelsea herself for modelling The Honey Blouse – isn’t she gorgeous?!
You’ll find more information about The Honey Blouse on the Make It Perfect website. If you are looking for a place to purchase a copy of the pattern for yourself, take a look at our stockists or ask your favourite store to order one in for you.
I’ll be giving away a copy of The Honey Blouse to one lucky winner – simply leave a comment on this blog post to enter!!
(Please make sure you leave an email address with your comment. Giveaway will close Monday 3rd October and winner will be drawn at random).
These Basic Tees are becoming a little addictive!! I made a new collection of them for the kids over the weekend…I just love how I can decide exactly what colours and prints I’m mixing and matching rather than being stuck with what is in the shops…plus, my knit fabric stash is steadily growing and I really need to start using more of it up!!
Here’s the first one – another long-sleeved version for Lil. I left out the gathers in the sleeves for this one because I thought it was busy enough without them. Light-weight long-sleeved tees are just right for the weather we are having lately, sunny days with a cool breeze…
I wasn’t 100% sure about the Floating Fairies fabric…whether it was a bit to crazy or not, but love it now that it has been made up.
I’m still really enjoying this pattern – I managed to cut and sew 6 new tees for the kids in 1 day! Beats dragging everyone to the shops and coming home with way more than I intended to…would rather spend that money on more fabric!!
SUPPLIES:
Make It Perfect, Basic Tees pattern
Sydilla interlock, Floating Fairies in Lime
Stella knit in Pastel Pink
Thanks to all who entered the giveaway for my new pattern, Basic Tees…and thanks to those of you who didn’t enter but had a read and a look! I know I hardly ever manage to enter any giveaways, no matter how cool the prize is! Blog reading is hard work 🙂
Congratulations Miss Rosie – you have won a copy of the new pattern. I’ve sent you an email.
If you are looking for a place to purchase a copy of Basic Tees, I know they are in stock now at the following two stores:
If you are a stockist of my patterns and have Basic Tees in store, let me know and I’ll add you to the list of places to buy 🙂