Bespoke Double Gauze Blouse

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Here's a blouse I made last fall out of the new Bespoke double gauze for Cotton and Steel. I originally intended to make another Geranium Dress out of this double gauze for the Stylo photoshoot, but after first making the striped Moon Pants I decided I absolutely had to make something for myself with the remainder. It was definitely a spur of the moment decision based on the fact that I love this stripe so much. That bronze color is yum and the print is brilliant. And honestly I already had so many garments for the Stylo shoot that I figured it wouldn't matter if I made myself a little something.

UPDATE:The Beatrix Sewing Pattern is now available!

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The decision to use the selvages for the button placket was not only aesthetic, it was also practical. I didn't have much fabric left (I had to do a little patching of one of the back bodice pieces to make everything fit, actually) so cutting the backs right along the edge made sense. It's a little tricky getting a selvage to lay nicely due to the thicker weave along the edge but I think we managed it.

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