Last week I demonstrated a few tips for sewing the Alma Blouse. Today, I’m showing off the finished blouse! Will the facings be visible through the sheer fabric, once the blouse is worn? We’ll see!
A little, yes. You can still see the facings through the semi-sheer fabric. If you’re making this blouse in a white, light, or sheer fabric, you may get a little show-through.
I don’t really mind though, as I do love the fabric!
A view from the side. You can see the curved hemline, which sits nicely at the top of my belt. These are quite low-rise jeans, but I didn’t feel the top creeping up to expose skin at the side. If you’re very long in the body, or like extreme low-rise pants, perhaps you’ll want to add to the length. Other than that, it’s quite a nice length for wearing untucked.
Back view. I haven’t shown many photos of the back yet, mostly because getting a decent self-timed back photograph is a challenge!
Here’s what the full outfit looks like. Admittedly, it’s not super exciting (jeans and a blouse) but I like how easy this blouse is to wear. You know how there are some blouses out there that are a challenge to build an outfit with? This one works with everything – jeans, trousers, full or A-line skirts, pencil skirts, you name it!
Will I make this blouse again? You bet! I love all of the variations but View A (this one) might be my favourite.
Handy links to sewing posts that feature this blouse:
- Sewing Facings in Sheer Fabric
- Adding Topstitching to the Alma Blouse Neckline
- Alma Blouse: A Trick to Sewing the Tie Belt
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That is so pretty! Nicely done!
This one turned out beautiful, I love all the details. Besides, that fabric is so pretty.
This is such a great blouse! I think the length is very different from a lot of the tops today – it’s short, missy but very flattering!
And nope, no facing is visible on my computer!
So pretty!
Beautiful fabric! This view is my favourite, for sure. Looking forward to making my own.
I have to admit, I was a bit afraid when I saw this bird-and-flower Alma in earlier stages. I thought the sew-through facings would be too visible, but it shaped up nicely Tasia! I love the pattern and I have my fabric cut out, now I just have to find some time to sew it together!
The facing is barely noticeable– the gorgeous fabric is too distracting to look for flaws :-)
love it!!! cute fabric :)
Beautiful Tasia! i dont think think the visible facings are showing up in photos.
I am running a giveaway of this pattern over at my store’s blog:
http://www.thesewknitcreateshop.blogspot.com entries close monday AEST.
Looks great! I’d probably wear a white camisole under it if the facing annoyed me, but I don’t think it’s too visible.
My pattern showed up today, so I think I know what I’ll be doing this weekend! I’ll have to sharpen my tracing pencils and press an old sheet for a muslin, methinks…
What a fresh and lovely version of the blouse. I think it is so versatile. Great job.
So pretty! The topstiching turned out really well!
Beautiful, and it looks great with jeans. I agree with Corinne this blouse is going to be so very versatile. Good job on building my wardrobe Tasia, can’t wait for your next pattern! Although I do have some catching up to do. Currently working on some Thurlow Shorts then onto a Cambie dress.
Hi Tasia, you are amacing ! – This blouse is adorable.
Best regds,
Lisbeth
So beautiful! I must try this one.
I just received this pattern in the post and can’t wait to make it up!
I love the cap sleeves! It reminds me of one of those tibi rococo dresses. I wonder if you could even make a dress like that by modifying the the pattern and using thicker fabric ?
Ok, I’m the crazy person who has talked about using a slip with thin fabric. I just found a FREE slip pattern on line. I have not tried the pattern, but from this womans web site, they look awesome. So I thought I would share it with you. I am a little crazy over sewing and want to share what I find too.
http://buzzybeesworld.blogspot.com/2011/12/ruby-slip-free-pattern-and-sew-along.html
I do not know enough about the internet to post a blog of my sewing experiences. I am so glad you can post, I do like reading your posts. Thanks so much,
Gayle
I think this blouse is super sexy in the innocent not showing a lot of skin kind of way. I love the dark denim with brown belt. I’m going to copy all of it. I love simple easy looks. Thank you for the inspiration.