Sewing Projects {Hankie Blouse}

25 January 2012 | by Jen in Sewing

Thank you for your “get well” wishes–I’m feeling much better today with the exception of the occasion coughing fit. I had to leave the house to drop off some packages at the P.O. so I threw on this outfit. (It’s quite warm and Spring-ish today so no jacket needed!) I decided to snap a couple of pics since I haven’t shared this hankie top with you yet.

It’s a pullover style and has to fit loosely (to avoid tearing while slipping it on) because of the delicate vintage hankies, but it’s looser than I would normally prefer. My concern with too-loose fitting clothing is looking shapeless, but I think it’s okay with fitted pants. (Dare I say jeggings? Yes, jeggings.) Maybe I should add a ribbon belt to cinch it in a bit?

The pattern I used is Simplicity’s Built by Wendy 3835, my fave as you know.

What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 10 Comments

10 Comments

At 2012.01.25 17:22, Ginger said:

Really cute! What a great way to use vintage hankies! I never really know what to do with them…

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- At 2012.02.13 15:23, Jen said:
  
  Thank you! I had to have a big enough collection to start making actual garments.
  
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At 2012.01.26 01:01, Judy said:

sweet! i love the colors you chose, very spring-like.

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- At 2012.02.13 15:24, Jen said:
  
  Thanks, Judy! I’m ready for spring!
  
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At 2012.01.26 08:11, lsaspacey said:

Oh, that is so cute! I don’t think you need a belt. Like that, it has a very 1960s feel, like an Ann Margaret outfit. If you find enough of those hankies, maybe you could make and sell them.

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- At 2012.02.13 15:25, Jen said:
  
  Thanks! The question of to sell or not to sell always comes up. Oh, if only I had all the time in the world!
  
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At 2012.01.27 07:12, Casey said:

You are so clever!!! I just love the combinations of patterns and colors.

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- At 2012.02.13 15:25, Jen said:
  
  Aw, thanks Casey!
  
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At 2012.01.28 01:04, Tilly said:

Wow, you made that from vintage hankies? So clever! It’s really pretty.

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- At 2012.02.13 15:26, Jen said:
  
  Thank you! It was really a matter of not wanting these pretty things tucked away, out of sight forever. I had to find a way to make use of them!
  
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