The other day I needed a sewing “win” and had the idea to hack the #antheablouse so it has a scooped neckline (also cut the front on the fold to eliminate the button placket). I also added 2” of extra width at the front and back so I could gather it at the neckline, making it a fuller blouse (you wouldn’t need to do this, but I like how this looks). I attached a neckline ruffle with narrow bias tape as well as adding a faux necktie (although as this neckline is quite big I wish I had made the ties more functional so I could cinch it in more). I cut the sleeves straight at the hem and narrowly hemmed it (turning up 1/8” pressing, then again 1/8”). I sewed two rows of elastic shirring about 1” from the sleeve hem to create the cuff and ruffle. But the shirring didn’t give a tight enough cuff so I gently pulled the elastic a bit tighter. I then knotted the threads and sewed a French seam. For the puffed sleeves I decided to sew basting stitches higher up the sleeve so instead of having the gathers all around the armscye, they are more concentrated at the shoulder. I also pressed the sleeve seam towards the sleeve (unlike the instructions tell you to press away from the sleeve) so it gives a puffier puff! It’s fun and I love how it turned out! Anyway, I know this isn’t exactly a tutorial but I haven’t had the time or energy to write one up yet. But I might if there’s interest. Enjoy these unedited photos in my messy studio! ❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CRWwQLdsbLq/?utm_medium=tumblr
