Supplement 325 - Model #2
Sleeveless Blouse with peplum added
Hello again folks. It sure looks like the Lutterloh Supplement #325 is becoming one of my favorites. This is my third in a row from this supp. This pattern is a classic example of how versatile Lutterloh patterns can be with a little out of the box thinking.
Pattern Hints:
Clearly this blouse is a cropped length on the model but this just wouldn't suit my figure. I just used the pattern for this peplum, already drawn to the same size as the blouse. The peplum sewed onto the waistband so easily you would think they were drafted for the same blouse. Model #1 in this supp is already sleeveless so I knew that would work.
Unfortunately sewing the bodice onto the waistband was just a little more challenging. I did make a muslin for this blouse and I'm glad I did. Below is the suggested pattern piece for the waistband.
The length is going to be determined by your waist measurement but what made this more challenging is that there's no suggestion for the length of the overlap in front. That's why I suggest a muslin for this pattern. Whether or not you add a peplum to it you'll want to see where your side seams end up in relation to the waistband. Once the bodice is attached it's clear where the seams of the peplum will land.
Design Changes:
As mentioned earlier the peplum is an add on for this blouse. Even the model#1 in this supplement is a cropped blouse. The peplum at the bottom added just enough length to make this blouse swingy and fun and yet modest. The original shape of the neckline made me a little nervous once the muslin was made so my neckline looks closer to this below.
Fabric Used/Suggested:
My version of this blouse is in a super light cotton gauze. I did interface and line the waistband with broadcloth to give the whole blouse some structure. I would imagine this blouse would look equally nice in many fabrics from flannel to swiss dot. Even a stable knit could work as long as the waistband gets some interfacing.
Closing Hints:
Although this pattern really needs a muslin first I'm so glad I worked it out. Now I can see such potential for this one. With a little more generous overlap in front this blouse could so easily turn into a dress or even a bathrobe. There are just so many other patterns I want to try............
Here's hoping the next season holds some time for sewing for everyone.
Happy Sewing,
Ann in Calif.
