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Aubergine Kimono Blouse

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I love the word aubergine. The vegetable, not so much.
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I love the word aubergine. The vegetable, not so much.

For our office Christmas party last December, I asked for “assorted threads” or “assorted buttons” from my Secret Santa. I was given all sorts of sewing goodies, including about a dozen of mint green pearl buttons. I did not know what to do with them. I thought to myself, “These would join the ranks of those trinkets I’ve kept but never use.”
On New Year’s Day, I stared at my fabric pile for a long period of time (I do this a lot) and decided to sew a kimono blouse. I chose an aubergine Lecien fabric with flower prints.

The fabric had vine-like border prints and I thought they would be perfect for the neckline and hem of the sleeves.

Initially, I planned on using zipper to keep the back part of the blouse closed. But I miscalculated and ended up with a piece of clothing that I could not get into. Channeling my inner contortionist, I was able to wear the blouse. Once. I have no idea how I got out of it. Thankfully, I remembered the stash I got last Christmas. The buttons were perfect.

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Irene A.

Irene A.

25 Mar 12:41

wow, that's totaly cute! Did you use a pattern??

kermit

kermit

25 Mar 14:26

This is really really pretty! I'm totally in love wit this blouse! If you did use pattern, are you willing to share? :)

Nosnin

Nosnin

25 Mar 14:43

Very nice!

northernstar

northernstar

25 Mar 20:47

I love that style :) Looks really good on you :D

stella.

stella.

25 Mar 23:23

loverly!

Myam

Myam

26 Mar 01:04

thanks! :)

i did not use a pattern. i just figured it out as i sew along. there are similar patterns on simplicity.com though. you can check theirs if you want. :)

Ginger Ginger.

Ginger Ginger.

18 Apr 06:38

THAT IS GORGEOUS ONE DAY I WILL GAIN TALENT TO BE ABLE TO MAKE IT ..... ONE DAY ^ SIGH ^

LizZARD of OzZ

LizZARD of OzZ

01 Aug 05:46

BEAUtiful! can u tell me how u made it?

SEWButterfly

SEWButterfly

16 Apr 11:45

I love this top! This will hide the 'extra' in the middle for me. I will have to try this.

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March 25, 2008 12:28
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