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This summer I am sharing some of my favourite summer sewing projects. Today’s summer sewing project is the Carme Blouse from Spain-based independent pattern company Pauline Alice Patterns. They have a pretty collection of designs. Their aesthetic is focused on simple and practical design with a hint of ingenue whimsy. I have been a big fan over the years and bought many of their patterns (scroll down to see more of other projects I have sewn with them).
Pauline Alice Patterns Carme Blouse Sewing Pattern Review
The Carme Blouse from Pauline Alice Patterns has to be one of the best indie patterns out there because it has a video sew-along to support you along the way! It took me a lot less time to complete this project compared to others because I had visual instructions. Pauline takes you through it all making it look so doable plus it is broken down into manageable and easy-to-understand chunks.
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I loved PaulineAlice’s Carme blouse pattern the first time I saw it on Kollabora as a featured project. Within seconds it was paid for and downloaded to my PC. The bib front with pintucks really appealed to me. I also liked the clean simple lines of the construction. It looked like a good, relaxed fit top that would fit my lifestyle. Unfortunately, it wasn’t till a couple of months later that I got on to printing it out.
Fabric wise I bought a grey with white maxi hearts cotton rich crisp cotton….for the yoke I went for a crisp 100% cotton white for contrast. However, the crisp cotton was different from the cotton used for the muslin so there was a little less ease and drape with the cotton (note to self; use a close approximate fabric for a toile).
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Yet in spite of this, the pattern came together so easily that afterward, I felt like I am an accomplished seamstress and I LOVE LOVE patterns that make me feel like that. This is because Pauline has put a lot of work into her pattern especially with the video sew-along clearly taking you through the stages. Mandarin collar – easy peasy lemon squeezy! Button placket? Piece of cake!! Pintucks? Made in a jiffy! French seams! The new love of my sewing life! I learned and used a lot of new to me details and it was so much fun!
Alteration 1 – dropping the dart by 4 inches = perfect placement!
Alteration 2 – lengthened bodice by 5 cm and sleeves by 2 cm.
I enjoyed adding these cute little heart-shaped buttons. I love love love the finished top! I wear it mostly with my jeans.
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