"DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS" Heirloom Women's blouse

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"DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS" Heirloom Women's blouse

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"DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS" Heirloom Women's blouse, Sleeve

Inspiration from back of THREADS Magazine, April/May 2002.

"DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS" Heirloom Women's blouse

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The first thing I do when I pick up any copy of THREADS magazine, is turn it over.  Whether featuring a complete garment, or honing in on a specific detail, there is always something to inspire my creativity.  The back of the April/May 2002 edition, featuring four chemisette's dating from around 1830 to 1860, especially feed into my love of antique garments and whitework embroidery. 

I decided to make a blouse using one of these "dickies" as my blueprint.  I found an antique embroidery pattern, and using computer software, digitized it for my embroidery machine, and stitched it down the front placket with cotton embroidery thread, hiding my buttons underneath.  I added long sleeves, with released tucks at the wrist, and stitched the same embroidery on the cuff.

I believe it is the details that make one garment stand out from the others.  A little time, and some basic "heirloom" techniques create a a contemporary garment with a vintage flair.  Perfect for the workplace, or an evening out.

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aa82178 writes: Thank you. I used a Swiss Batiste, NELONA. It is a beautiful fabric with a nice sheen to it. Of course I wear a camisole under it.
Posted: 8:12 am on September 24th

loti writes: I love this shirt, it is right up my alley, simple yet complicated, and the devil is in the details. Great job!
What type of cotton did you use?
Posted: 11:55 am on September 23rd

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