I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. This post is about the tunic I made for Christmas Eve. I needed a simple project because between the decorating and baking I didn’t have much time to sew during the month of December.
I’ve had Vogue 9204 on my to-sew list for a while.
I like the statement sleeve trend and figured this pattern would be a great style to modify the sleeves.
I searched my pattern stash and chose to use the sleeve from Style Arc’s Harlow top. I omitted the split in the sleeve and sewed the seam all the way. I used French seams because the inside of the sleeves show when wearing the top.
I was relieved that the sleeves did not get in the way of eating, drinking, etc. I noticed that when I was using my arms the sleeves tended to fold back on themselves. The fabric is polyester crepe purchased at Fabrix in San Francisco.
I cut 1.5 inches off the bottom front to create a slight high-low hem.
My fashion photographer always makes me laugh while we’re taking pictures. I normally reject the pictures where I’m cracking up but I figured this was a good way to end my last blog post of the year.
As the New Year approaches I want to take this opportunity to wish you a New Year full of joy, peace and good health. May you be inspired to create and experience success in all of your projects.
Gorgeous blouse and love the sleeves! PS-your shoes are gorgeous too!
Thank you Linda.
Love the split hemline. Of course the sleeve make this top.
Thank you Karleen. I agree about the sleeve making the top.
It’s perfect! Very stylish and classy. I love your laughing picture, too! Thank you for all of the inspiration in 2017; I look forward to seeing what you sew in 2018. Happy new year!
Thank you Lisa. I appreciate you reading my blog and am happy that I can provide inspiration. Happy New Year to you as well!
Very nice! That sleeve makes it!
Thank you Jennifer.
What an elegant and striking top! Love the way you’ve tied your bow. It looks fabulous on you!
Thank you Linda.