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Silk Crepe De Chine Tunic Blouse

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I just finished this lovely silk crepe de chine tunic blouse in a beautiful shade of blue:

Crepe de chine tunic blouse in colbalt blue
Crepe de chine tunic blouse in colbalt blue

This was not the fastest thing I have sewn, as I took my time making couture seams and hand sewn finishes, even self-fabric covered buttons. This fabric is so lovely to wear, but quite finicky, delicate and slippery to manage and to sew, that I had to take my time for each section of the construction process.

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features center back pleat detail

I used New Look 6374 pattern, view A to make this top:

Pattern cover for New Look 6374
Pattern cover for New Look 6374

I have seen this style of top all over the place in stores, in magazines, on people, so I have gathered up a few images of the look I was going for with this top:

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I look forward to wearing this new silk top, and most likely, I will be making it up again in other colors soon. Exciting!

Comments

6 responses to “Silk Crepe De Chine Tunic Blouse”

  1. Kristin G Avatar
    Kristin G

    SO pretty! Now I want to make one just like it…

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    1. odetosew Avatar
      odetosew

      Thanks Kristin! You should make it, it is quite nice to wear. I would go down a size, even from the finished measurements on the pattern, as it feels a bit big as I am wearing it right now. Super comfy and nice in silk though, just how “we” like it!

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  2. Fifty Dresses Avatar
    Fifty Dresses

    Just lovely!

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    1. odetosew Avatar
      odetosew

      Thank you so much!

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  3. Basya Spiliakos Avatar
    Basya Spiliakos

    Lovely! I’ve been eyeing this pattern, as well as McCall’s 6510. How much ease in the bust would you recommend for each?

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    1. odetosew Avatar
      odetosew

      Thank you for your comment! I believe this has about 3-4″ of ease around the bust area. I love this top, and hope you get to make it and enjoy as well!

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