I thought I would let everyone in on the latest project I have in the works...I call it The New Look Blouse Project , please follow my progress at my blog sewlyaharpist.blogspot.com .
It is McCall's # 7242 ca. 1948! Awesome!
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| McCall ca. 1948 #7242 |
One thing I have noticed from working with this vintage pattern....they seem to be long on pattern piece markings and short on detailed instruction! I think I just need to get used to the difference in style and language used back in the day, I find myself doing a lot of head scratching but those aha! moments are priceless....
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| Don't laugh, this is my first shoulder pad and it's not complete! |
This blouse calls for shoulder pads....check out my post on those here. They are actually really fun, even though I am basically winging it! I had no idea shoulder pads were required for this pattern, since there was absolutely no mention of them or the required material on the envelope, anywhere!! I realized the necessity of them half way through cutting out my underlining...lucky I had most everything except for the cotton batting which I went out and bought at my fabric store.
Check out more pics at the link above! If you have any shoulder pad tips or encouragement...let me know!
Cheers!
Amelia