Orange Gingham Blouse

In the meantime I made all the clothes for myself I mentioned a couple of months ago (top, a dress, pencil skirt, another dress), except the cigarette pants. Maybe I make that one at the end of the summer, I just don’t feel like making pants at the moment. Instead of pants I felt more like sewing a blouse this time. 

Three years ago I bought this little orange bag, made of raffia and pearl shell, in Key West, Florida. I loved the color and the materials, but never wore it ever since. I just didn’t have clothes that matched the color of the bag.


But now I made me a blouse just to wear with the bag J !


Not very clear to see in this picture, but its a small gingham:


They're great together!


~*~


This week my Vintage Dress is featured by Serenity You. Thanks, Natasha!



And my Clay Gift Tags are featured by Threading My Way. Thank you, Pam!



Serenity you 

Comments

  1. Pam @Threading My WayJuly 28, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Gingham is a timeless fabric... I love using it. Your blouse looks great and will match well with the bag.

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  2. Pieced PastimesJuly 29, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog. That bag is so cute and the fabric in the shirt should look great with the bag. Job well done!

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  3. JojoJuly 29, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Only seersucker can top gingham in my book!!

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  4. Witchcrafted LifeJuly 29, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Orange is such a fun, cheerful hue (and my husband's favourite colour). I especially like little hits of it in accessories like this cute, summery purse.

    Thank you very much for taking part in my blog giveaway today, dear Liz, I really appreciate it.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. LizAugust 4, 2012 at 8:02 PM

      Thanks, Jessica! I really appreciate you are hosting this giveaway! Thanks for visiting my blog! Liz

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  5. AnonymousJuly 30, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Looks like your blouse is a perfect companion for denim!

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  6. ana@carpe_diemJuly 30, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    thank you for your compliment (on my blog).
    and, congrads for the features you had! I love your vintage dress!

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  7. KatherineJuly 31, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    I love gingham and the color orange! They will look great together! Thanks for linking up this week to Gettin' Krafty With It!

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  8. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJuly 31, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Thank you so much for the sweet comment and visit at The Dedicated House. It means the world. Love the gingham! Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  9. UnknownAugust 1, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Congrats on being featured! That's always so exciting :) I am so impressed with your sewing skills! I can't sew worth a darn. Apparently I need to try harder! :) New follower. Yay for being blog friends!

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    1. LizAugust 4, 2012 at 8:04 PM

      Yes, it is! Always nice to know people like what you made! Thanks for following me, blog friend! Liz

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  10. Full Circle CreationsAugust 1, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I love gingham. Looks really great. I love that clay tag. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Holly

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  11. LVAugust 1, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    You have great sewing skills. I like the things you design. The bag and top will look nice together.

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  12. Garage Sales R UsAugust 3, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Can't wait to see how these turn out! I am your newest follower! I blog over at http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ hope you will stop by and do the same. I also have an awesome giveaway going on right now with a Cricut Machine! It onlt has hours left on it so hurry and enter!

    Robin

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  13. elkeAugust 5, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    This looks great together!

    lg
    elke

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  14. RobynAugust 5, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    I love orange and these two items look wonderful together! Hope you are having a fun Passion Parade weekend!

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  15. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeAugust 8, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Great idea to make a matching blouse to a purse! Very cute, great job. Thanks for linking up at Hookin On Hump Day!

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