Gertie's Peter Pan Blouse

A couple of months ago I bought a book about sewing vintage clothing. I really love vintage clothes (as you may have guessed by my Wanted posts) and I love sewing, but to find nice patterns now a days isn't a simple task. The book is written by Gretchen Hirsch (Gertie) and not only is she describing in detail how to get certain skills, like making button holes, how to sew a nice lining and such, she also added a lot of very nice patterns. I want to make them ALL, so that says enough about the beauty of the designs. Today I show the first item I made from her book, the Peter Pan Blouse. 



I especially love the back of the blouse, with lots of buttons. I bought the buttons for the Lady Tie I made recently, because I like the pearl shell look of them. They are actually press-studs. 'Why don't you make it easy on yourself', I thought to myself, when I started with the blouse and came to the part of making button holes. 'Why don't you use the press-studs?'. So when the blouse was finished, I got the hammer and timmered away. Placing the buttons was finished in ten minutes :-) ! Ha, love that! And love the look of the buttons on this blouse!

www.betweennapsontheporch.net


 Other great news on the blouse: turns out I made it two sizes to big, so I'm actually slimmer than I thougt!

Gertie's book is called Gerties New Book for Better Sewing and you can buy it everywhere. 


She also has a blog: Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing

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Last week my Lunch Bag was featured by Andrea from The Cottage Market!

Thanks, Andrea!!

Comments

  1. madcapfrenzyJune 29, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    So cute! I need to get better at sewing to I can make me something like this!
    (new follower here!)
    Morgaine from Madcap Frenzy
    P.S. I would also like to invite you to join my June Totally Tuesday Link Party:
    http://www.madcapfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/06/june-totally-tuesday-link-party.html
    Hugs!

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    1. LizJuly 2, 2013 at 11:32 AM

      Thanks for inviting me, Morgaine! I just linked up some of my projects to your party!

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  2. Pam @Threading My WayJune 29, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks for the info on the book. I LOVE Peter Pan collars and yours looks great in the white contrasting with the black check.

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    1. LizJuly 2, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks, Pam! And the book is great! Check her blog also, their are tons of great tips on sewing there!

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  3. sueJune 29, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    CUTE! Thanks for sharing this with us this weekend at One Sharendipity PL.

    Sue @ Thet2women.com

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  4. Schulz FamilyJune 30, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    visiting from sew many ways. This is super cool

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  5. AbiolaJune 30, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    From Sew Many Ways...your blouse is beautiful.

    http://www.biolaleye.blogspot.com

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  6. SewSweetVIntageJuly 1, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Love your blouse. Pinned and shared on facebook. Must get book:) Stop by http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/07/bicycle-basket-up-cycle.html

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  7. UnknownJuly 2, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    Super cute!

    Thanks so much for sharing at A Peek Into My Paradise TGIF Link Party! I can't wait to see what you link up next week! I hope to see you at the (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/

    Have a terrific week!

    Hugs, Cathy

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  8. AnonymousJuly 2, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Cute blouse! I love Peter Pan collars. Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday!

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  9. UnknownJuly 4, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Love it! Great job!

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  10. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥July 12, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I soooooo love this blouse! It's awesome! : ) TFS...hugs...

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    1. LizJuly 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      Such a nice comment! Thank you for featuring my blouse on your blog! Really appreciate it!

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  11. Ana Love CraftAugust 4, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Awesome blouse!!! I love Peter Pan collars!
    Have a nice weekend!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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