McCalls 5470This was a fun, somewhat trendy, fairly fast blouse to sew up. I made it out of a checked homespun type shirting material that I got from fabric.com.
This pattern definitely runs big. I made the size 6 and still took out 2 inches total from the circumference of the top (1/2inch out of each side front and side back pieces), and after all that, it was still a bit blousey. There definitely isn't a lot of fitting in the design of this one.
The pictures are from a little trip my honey and I took last month. We stayed one night in a beautiful Victorian bed and breakfast for a special treat. 
Time alone at Alexander Bed and Breakfast was just the thing to renew our relationship and bring some rest into our busy lives. The front porch was so lovely. We spent part of the morning on the porch watching the light rain, just sitting and chatting with eachother. Mmm...I wish I could go back right now!Jessica
you and your mom are wonderful seamstreses (is that a word?) That bed and breakfast looks beautiful from the outside. Glad to hear you and hubby were able to get away and spend some time with each other. It can sometimes be hard when we have little ones. We always put ourselves on the back burner.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your mom inspired my daughter to make a dress like the one she made your sister. She just purchased the pattern. she is very excited to make the dress.
Very nice blouse. It looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to take a little time out with just the two of you. We've done it a few times ourselves and oh, I wish we could do it right now! But I'll have to wait time my baby is weaned :-)
Very cute blouse, it looks great on you. Sounds like a fun trip.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute blouse! Your trip sounds like so much fun - always important to take time for our spouse. :-)
ReplyDeleteYour blouse is really cute!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice get away! The place is gorgeous!
That sounds like a wonderful trip together. I have been meaning to plan something like that for me and my husband sometime soon too. I guess every couple needs some 'us'time now and then.
ReplyDeleteThe blouse looks lovely on you!
I like longer shirts and blouses like that. I wish I could find some maternity tops that were longer, but the trend is for everything to be tight. That doesn't work when you're 9 months pregnant! I've pretty much given up on finding comfortable maternity clothes that I like and can wear even when I'm in the 3rd trimester that don't cost over $30 a piece. So I'm just trying to get through the next week/weeks on 2-3 outfits that really aren't comfortable. Can't wait till baby's here!
ReplyDeleteReally cute - looks like you had a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteThat blouse turned out beautiful! I want one. :)
ReplyDeleteThe blouse looks fantastic. The b & b looks marvelous!
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