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Welcome to my Avid Seamstress The Blouse Review post. I sewed this top as part of a Minerva Kit as a Minerva Brand Ambassador. Minerva Kits include all the notions you need to sew up a pattern – yardage, interfacing, buttons, matching thread – the whole shindig. Which I love, because if you are like me and get stuck in perfectionism of try to get ‘just the right zipper’ or ‘just the perfect zipper’ then these kits are bangers! They take the mental space out of my head when I tend to overanalyse. This was the first kit that I had worked with and I thoroughly enjoyed sewing from start to finish and just focusing on elevating the process. I am converted to the kit mode of sewing – whether that’s buying a full kit before I start or making sure each project has all notions before I embark on it.
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I have sewn with The Avid Seamstress patterns before – The Sun Dress is a perennial summer favourite that I have sewn 3 times while the Sheath Dress is a great fall staple. If you haven’t sewn with Avid Seamstress sewing patterns then you’ll be in for a treat. The instructions are very well laid out with pictures to guide you along the way.
I found that I wore this top a lot over the summer as it seemed to go with anything. It’s quite an easy-to-wear sort of top that worked even when we were camping in our relatives’ garden for a weekend.
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The Blouse from The Avid Seamstress Review
Pattern Description
The Blouse offers an alternative option to the traditional shirt. With an elegant stand collar and three-quarter length sleeves, The Blouse is loosely fitted providing practical ease and comfort for your day-to-day activities. The Blouse is made without darts and includes a button placket, collar and elasticated cuffs making it ideal for confident beginners looking to sew their first blouse.
Pattern Sizing – UK 6 – UK 22
I selected my size based on my bust and the fit is as expected.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked the simple yet chic look of the blouse.
Fabric Used
Lady McElroy Viscose Challis in a tropical print. Its got a lovely drape which is perfect for this type of blouse. I prewashed at 30 degrees Celsius and tumble dried on low.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made – None
Would you sew it again? – Yes!
Would you recommend it to others? Yes!
Conclusion
I thoroughly enjoyed sewing and reviewing The Blouse Sewing Pattern from The Avid Seamstress and would love to add another one for my fall wardrobe. Thank you for stopping by!
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