Ladies Blouse 0335 for the 1912 project

This blouse is a waist shirt from the the period when the S-shape was the best ever for a lady.

As part of the project I will conclude this series with the VPLL Checklist

1. Pattern Name: Ladies Blouse E0335
2. Sewer’s Skill Level I think this is advanced beginner’s pattern in difficulty. The most difficult part was to gett he right size for me when grading the pattern.
3.  Pattern Rating (1-5) I liked so much that I made two. 5
4. Skill Level An advanced skill level is needed with regard to pattern adjustments for fit.
5. Were the instructions easy to follow? Generally speaking the instructions were easy to follow. I think less experienced sewers would benefit from more explanation of the  details given.
6. How was the fit/sizing? Pattern size was as described. As noted by other testers the center front pattern piece is a bit wide through the bust area. Since this is from the era of the S-shape, that would be just natural.
7. Did you make any pattern alterations? I had to increase the front pattern piece so it would fit the back piece. If not, the front will not match up with the back. I made extensive alterations extending the length and width in several places but kept the curve through the waist area to accommodate a corseted figure. I also removed one of the pleats on the back. Didn’t do the gathering on the back for the white blouse bu tam doing so on the dark one.
8. Other notes: The artist drawing of the garment as a longer leaner line than the results using the pattern. But if you don’t do anything to the hight of the collar, that will give a very up-right position unless you want to show off those turkey necks J  Also, construction is time intensive; this is definitely not a quick sew garment. But DO TAKE YOUR TIME and make sure you gett he sizing correct.

Cutting.....

Showing off the fabric for the dark blouse.........

The collar with the cream coloured lace........

The pin tucks on the front are being stitched.........

This still needs the bias binding in the buttom..........

And I had to make a light one too :) This is the modern way of wearing it.....

This is the "old" way and correct way.......

Sideways........

To the back............

The bias binding........

The arm closure on the light one. The dark blouse will have spring press studs instead........

I really do hate taking pictures of myself in the bathroom. The light is horrible, I look the same.......

And everything is very yellow:(

Anyway this is the modern way of using this blouse. As you can see it's doable :)