I love both of these blouses, here's why: 1. princess seaming, great for fit, alterations are easier, the vertical line is slimming. 2. over-the-head put on, no fussing with buttons, buttonholes etc., quick sew time. 3.sleeve/ruffle option provides sewer the opportunity to amp up the style as required. For example, solid color fabrics look great in each style, small prints (such as animal prints, small florals or geometric prints) probably would show better without the ruffle to my eye. I can also see this in a nice light to medium weight jersey. All that said, I am wondering about using a seam tape stabilizer on the over-the-bust princess seam. Something very lightweight but enough to support that part of the seam that cuts a little bias. I sometimes have a problem there (larger bust measurement) and struggle with little itty bitty puckers over the bust point. Good work, anxious to see next fabrication!
I love both of these blouses, here's why: 1. princess seaming, great for fit, alterations are easier, the vertical line is slimming. 2. over-the-head put on, no fussing with buttons, buttonholes etc., quick sew time. 3.sleeve/ruffle option provides sewer the opportunity to amp up the style as required. For example, solid color fabrics look great in each style, small prints (such as animal prints, small florals or geometric prints) probably would show better without the ruffle to my eye. I can also see this in a nice light to medium weight jersey. All that said, I am wondering about using a seam tape stabilizer on the over-the-bust princess seam. Something very lightweight but enough to support that part of the seam that cuts a little bias. I sometimes have a problem there (larger bust measurement) and struggle with little itty bitty puckers over the bust point. Good work, anxious to see next fabrication!