dimanche 17 avril 2011

Finished Project: Colorful Pendrell Blouse

Finally the sun has come out this week-end, so we grabbed the camera and went outside for some shots of my new Pendrell blouse.



I'm very happy with how it turned out, even after having to tweak the sleeves a bit. Maybe this print was too busy for the view A of the pattern, which might have made the original sleeves look so overwhelming on me, so I might try it again in a plain color...





It is very comfortable to wear, and I like the length of it. I think this one is going to get a lot of wear when it gets warmer.

I've pretty much said everything about this blouse in my previous post, so I'll just digress from it for a second to talk about the jeans I'm wearing. Obviously I didn't make them, the brand name is "Paige", which I didn't know before, but I looked it up and the average price for a pair of jeans is $180!...Well turns out I found these one on the clearance rack at my local consignment store for $11.90! They have no sign of wear, and fit really well, what a score ! I actually paid more for the (extra long) leather belt I wear on the picture, found on the same day.



Ever since I started sewing for myself, I find it hard to pay a lot of money for something of poor quality, or made in China, so I look for quality stuff at cheap prices in second-hand or thrift stores, and on clearance racks. I love finding these kinds of deal - who doesn't (also scored a Banana Republic jacket, good as new, for $12.50 at Value Village a few months back). It actually makes shopping feel less like pure consumerism, and more like an adventure, a treasure quest (that's what I tell myself anyway) :P

Anyway, I really like this look, it feels very..."me"...

8 commentaires:

  1. I hear ya regarding the thrift shopping. I am a sucker for a good deal.

    Love the blouse and the material.

    As always, amazing photos too!

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  2. I love these photos. I, too, can no longer buy new $$$ crap. It makes my stomach churn. I chant the same anti-consumerism mantra, but think it's really the thrill of a great deal. And, your version of this blouse is gorgeous. I am totally inspired to try it.

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  3. Hey I love your version! I does feel very you -- with your clean lines. I've also had to modify the sleeves a little. The original ones look great on larger sizes, I found, but not quite right on smaller frames.

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  4. Also, I would need your postal address lady! You can email it to me at adrienne.suto AT gmail I have a gift for you here, ready to be sent your way!

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  5. Your pendrell is lovely and the photos fabulous!

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  6. J'aime beaucoup la forme c'est un très joli modèle !!
    Bonne semaine

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  7. I love the fabric on you! It looks perfect for spring :)

    And thank you so much for the Vancouver tips, everyone has been telling me to bring an umbrella because of the rain, so I will definetly heed that advice :)

    You have a beautiful blog too, I really need to start blogging my sewing things again now that I have my machine back!

    xx
    Jen

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  8. I love your fabric choice. This is a brilliant version of the Pendrell pattern.

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