A little fiddly but worth it.

My fabric was purchased from Dewsbury market. Its a very reasonably priced poly blend something, a little thicker than the recommended georgette and chiffon but it worked perfectly for this pattern without the need for the bodice being lined.

I wanted something fairly casual that I could wear working from home. Something comfy, but pleasant to look at and roomy enough to wear a cami underneath. My fabric choice means it doesn’t need ironing! I just hang it up wet, on a hanger and voila, ready to wear.

I learnt a new skill – a rolled hem using the overlocker. This was remarkably successful! So much so I used it not only around the neck but also on the cuffs and bottom hem. I used this tutorial from You Tube.

I made up a size 12, a full size up from my measurements. I find sizing up on Sew Over It solves my broad back, rounded shoulder issues which generally puts me off the more fitted SOI patterns.

Also, when doing my research I thought that some examples of this blouse looked a little mean on the shoulders, with the top of the sleeve head creeping onto the shoulder top.

It was a lovely lovely sew. Lots of ruffles to pull around the neckline. It was fiddly, there were lots of stages and and you really had to pay attention to how much you pulled the ruffle in to fit the neckline beautifully. There’s more details on my blog here https://lovelucie.org/2020/10/01/freia-blouse/