I worked really hard on it: it is finished with beautiful French seams; it has lovely pleated tucks, and floaty sleeves.
The trouble is it just doesn't feel right; the sleeves look silly on me, like I'm wearing dress up clothes.
As I see it I have three options:
1. Unpick the floaty sleeves
2. Cut it up and use the fabric for something else.
3. Charity shop it.
Am I sad or disheartened... no, not a bit. I really enjoyed making it. And my husband likes it. Actually, make that 4 options:
4. Make matching trousers and wear them as PJs in bed, that way the hard work won't be wasted. Now there's an idea.
NB: this post's photographs were taken by my 7-year-old son!
Take option #5: put it on "the magic hanger" in the back of your wardrobe until spring and reassess it ;) The floaty sleeves & unstructured design is always my concern with Japanese designs, but somehow, in mid summer, there's no more perfect top ;)
ReplyDeleteGood idea. The blouse is really comfy and the fabric is also so very soft. I shall try and learn to love it.
ReplyDeletePersonally I think it looks nice (and not like you're wearing dressing up clothes!) if that helps at all! I definitely wouldn't give up on it yet, I'd say go with option 4 or your new option 5, and if you're still not happy with it then maybe see about options 1 or 2 - there's usually a way to solve a problem or create something new from the material!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the positive feedback, I've decided I am going to wear it. The good thing about it being so big and floaty is I can easily get a nice little jumper underneath so it is good for this cold weather.
ReplyDeleteI like it too - love the frilly sleeves and the fabric - and completely agree that it will be perfect in spring and summer. Be bold and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWore it again yesterday its growing on me.
ReplyDeleteI love this blouse, I've been wanting to make it for a long time and I think I'll try it now that I've seen yours, it looks so nice to wear!
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