And it needs ironing!
I actually finished this yesterday and wore it to a house party last night and have been wearing it again today. Hence it needs a good iron! I also need to apologise for the photography – done in the bomb site that is the office using the photo booth programme on the MAC. I apologise that it’s a bit of a poor effort on the photography front. I feel a little as if a bus has hit me, but I really wanted to share this final item from 2011 and say Hi before the year came to an end!
This is my finished Sencha and I have to say I rather love it and love wearing it. A definite win.
I love the wider neckline as I don’t feel constricted in it at all, although I may make it a little less broad next time around.
I also really like the back. I used 10 domed shanked buttons and paired them all the way down the back. I also sewed a couple of snaps beneath the waist as I noticed that other bloggers didn’t like the way it gaped open – it makes for a much neater ‘un-tucked’ wear!
I didn’t fold the sleeves as far back as the pattern suggested, which covers a little more of my upper arms.
The only change I think I’d make to this is to size it down a bit as it is a little baggy in places. There’s about 3″ of ease at the waist and some excess fabric in the chest area where about 2″ of length could be taken out.
As you can see, with the length across the chest taken out, it does look a bit better! But I’ve still got a very comfortable, and wearable top. So a definite win and one that I’ll be making again. I didn’t even mind the hand sewing aspects – I actually quite enjoyed it! Does this mean that I’m becoming a proper sewist/seamstress/person who sews?!
Oh, and I’ve also cut my hair off!
What ever you’re up to tonight, I hope you have a wonderful last few hours of 2011, and here’s to 2012!
Vicki Kate Makes 
Very nice! Beautiful fabric. Looking forward to a close-up shot of the buttons…maybe next time? 🙂
Enjoy your night.
Aarggh! I knew I should have done a detail shot of the buttons! When will I learn?! I’ve updated the post though with the buttons now 🙂
Vicki, I am loving this blouse. I really must give it a try as well. The fabric is really lovely, and the perfect choice for this blouse. You are going to get a ton of use from this project. I’m really liking the haircut too. Happy New Year!
It’s really simple to put together and the hand sewing isn’t hard at all, just takes a little time but is perfect for telly-sewing / sociable sewing!
What a great sencha! I really love it! Hope you have a lovely New Year’s Eve!!!
Thank you! You look like you had a great time for Hogmany. We were very Rock and Roll and were asleep when the new year dawned… We watched the fireworks in London this morning that we’d taped last night!
A great top to finish the year off with – hope to see more of these on you in 2012 (which Down Under we are already 8 hours into)…
Great haircut! Looks so cute!!!
I absolutely love the floral fabric you picked out, so chic! This top suits you well, very fashion forward yet casual and comfy! Glad I stumbled onto your blog, I’m looking forward to seeing your new creations
Thank you so much! It’s very kind of you to take the time to comment, I have to admit that the fabric is one of my favourites!
Your Sencha looks really good. And what a great idea to add the snaps in the bottom. Like others, I hate the way it gapes at the bottom.
I had the hardest time with that bad boy. I’m still hoping the 3rd make is a charm for me.
It does seem to be either a peach or a complete nightmare to sew! I’ll keep my fingers crossed for #3 for you!