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Title: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Fabric Lover on March 21, 2020, 14:58:27 PM

I’m making this top in View B:  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  
I’m unsure about keeping the sleeves as it’s a very large print and it might overwhelm me. Leaving the sleeves off might tone it down a little. What do you think?  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: SkoutSews on March 21, 2020, 15:19:02 PM

I like the fabric and don't think the sleeve looks too much with the bodice. Is it cotton or something warmer? If warmer fabric, would it be suitable for a sleeveless style?

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Greybird on March 21, 2020, 15:23:11 PM

I don't think it needs toning down. I think the long sleeves will be lovely. It is a big print but the colours are fairly similar in tonal value.

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Fabric Lover on March 21, 2020, 16:06:25 PM

The fabric is a sort of polyester crepe and it isn’t too heavy for a sleepless top. But I think will put the other sleeve on and finish it then see how I feel about it. I could always take off the sleeves at a later date if I tho that would be better.

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: dolcevita on March 21, 2020, 16:57:32 PM

+1 for keeping the sleeves.

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Tamnymore on March 21, 2020, 17:14:48 PM

Great top @Fabric Lover . I love that print. I would definitely keep the sleeves.

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Vezelay on March 21, 2020, 17:45:41 PM

I think it's a great top, gorgeous fabric and definitely keep the sleeves. That pattern is a great favourite with Lori of Girls In the Garden blog. Here are a few of her makes http://www.girlsinthegarden.net/search/label/Butterick%206378. Yours is definitely up there - would love to see it on you when it's finished!

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Nevis5 on March 21, 2020, 17:50:44 PM

I think it's lovely, @Fabric Lover  ! And I would keep the sleeves if it was mine x

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: UttaRetch on March 21, 2020, 18:27:00 PM

Long sleeves for me, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: blackcat001 on March 21, 2020, 19:16:26 PM

I love it. Colour, print, style

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Fabric Lover on March 24, 2020, 15:51:56 PM

Thanks to all for your lovely comments. I have done the sleeves and finished the collar and tie, a couple of nights ago in fact. Just the hem to do, trouble is my mojo for getting it done has disappeared as opportunities for wearing it are non-existent. Ok- I’ll do it later and post a photograph!

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Fabric Lover on March 25, 2020, 23:08:20 PM

Finally done the hem now so relieved that I can hang it in the wardrobe for wearing some time in the future! Photo tomorrow.

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Fabric Lover on March 26, 2020, 10:55:43 AM

  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]        Now finished my tie-neck blouse.

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: SkoutSews on March 26, 2020, 11:08:00 AM

Lovely! Much better with the sleeves.

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Ohsewsimple on March 26, 2020, 11:33:23 AM

Lovely.  Nice and bright and summery. 

Title: Re: Butterick 6378 blouse
Post by: Fabric Lover on March 27, 2020, 00:26:03 AM

Thanks to both @SkoutSews and @Ohsewsimple for your kind words.