Sassy New Look Blouse and Ginghamalong!

The perfect storm! A ginghamalong challenge from Karen at Did You Make That? and a gingham fabric sale at The Drapery (it's still here). Woo hoo!

So the only question was, what to sew. I've been thinking about combining a couple of my favourite styles for a while - New Look 6407 and Christine Haynes' Sassy Librarian Blouse that's offered on Craftsy. I love elements of both shirts. NL6407 has extended waist darts and a curved hem. I really love the Sassy's collar and boat neck.

The sticking point was having the head space to draft up the pattern. The ginghamalong was the perfect prod I needed! I overlaid the sassy neckline onto the NL6407 pattern. I ended up redrafting the front, back, collar and facings. I learnt too that I prefer a full neckline facing. NL6407 doesn't have a back neck facing but my Sassy New Look blouse does!

I used Christine's instructions for a fuss free collar. I also flat felled side and sleeve seams.

Check it out! I'm so happy with the end result. It looks great with capri pants.

Details:
Frankenpattern: New Look 6407/Christine Haynes Ssassy Librarian Blouse
Fabric: Japanese  1.8m 100% cotton yarn-died big gingham in green
Thread: Gutermann poly cotton
Buttons: six 1.5cm reproduction shell buttons