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Tres bien ensemble

Walk on the Wild Side.

8/7/2013

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I warned you I planned to make more Datura blouses. I wasn't messing around.  I have a few more envisioned in my mind's eye, but I think I'll switch gears temporarily and give a few other summer blouse patterns a try before I revisit this one again. This particular version turned out a bit more... risque than I originally anticipated. After I finished it, I was nervous that I might be too old and/or bashful to pull it off. 
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I scored a wonderful piece of embroidered chambray at an estate sale, and I couldn't wait to use it. My initial thought was to pair it with some leftover eyelet I'd used recently. But, I didn't have adequate yardage. I've seen lace paneled shirts walking around downtown all summer, so I searched my stash for a piece that would work well with the chambray, and a new idea formed.  Chambray and lace. Something about the combination SCREAMS 1990's to me... Probably because the 90s was the last time I can remember wearing them together. But, it's working for me in a nostalgic, throwback kind of way.  
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I sewed this version exactly as I sewed my first Datura, skipping the front facing and using French seams throughout. My second attempt went together even quicker than the first, which makes it doubly difficult not to continue returning to this pattern repeatedly.  
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I took this blouse with me to Wyoming for a weekend get away with my substitute photographer/sister. We had a very important first birthday to attend.  Gosh, time flies. 
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And there you have it. My wild shirt, in the wild West. Oh, just in case you were wondering, This blouse was tamed with the assistance of my favorite "go-braless" tool.  
12 Comments
Sally {thequirkypeach} link
8/7/2013 05:56:08 am

Oooooooh this is so pretty! I love the lace and chambray! And the shirt is very sexy from the back, but in a tasteful and elegant way :) And thanks for the tip on your fave tool! Will have to give that a try ;)

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Nat @ Made in Home link
8/7/2013 08:23:05 am

I love this new version, and great pictures!

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Sezza link
8/7/2013 01:43:52 pm

I love your new blouse, its so pretty and yet perfect with shorts at the same time! Great combo!

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Lisa link
8/7/2013 10:59:52 pm

Ooh, so pretty!

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Laurie link
8/8/2013 03:02:56 am

Both Daturas are wonderful. I love the fabric combinations and the buttons in the back. And Wyoming looks beautiful!

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Jennifer Lauren link
8/8/2013 04:34:57 pm

It's totally gorgeous! You could also wear a tank top under it if you felt uncomfortable, but I actually really like it as is :)

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katie metzroth link
8/9/2013 06:38:21 am

You could always knit a little turquoise cardi. to go over it if you HAD to. or wear it over a bikini top while you're beach combing with a white sun hat. or just like it is. I think you're pulling it off. :)

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Angela link
8/9/2013 09:09:30 pm

I saw this on Twitter yesterday! What a beautiful version, and absolutely no sign at all of 'old & bashful'!! Perfect fabric choice.

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Stephanie | Mabel Makes link
8/10/2013 12:34:14 am

Gorgeous version of this blouse! I love it the fabric combination! I don't think it's too risque but you could wear a little tank or something to make yourself more comfortable

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steph link
8/13/2013 03:29:26 am

oh, yes----i'd say you pulled this off beautifully!!!!

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Sue link
8/13/2013 08:31:17 pm

beautiful work as usual

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Clarey link
8/20/2013 04:44:38 am

This is super cute! I love the contrast in fabric. You look so fresh and pretty in it. Great job!

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