You guys. I can’t even tell you how hard it has been waiting to share these images of the new Dove blouse pattern made by our gorgeous and amazing testers! Every time a new set of photos hit our inbox, we were literally blown away.
Obviously I’m biased, but I truly adore all of these so much. You might even notice that a few of them inspired the samples i made up for the Dove photos on our website!
As always, i am so grateful to all of our testers for helping us get this pattern just right before release – giving up their spare time and providing us with super helpful feedback. You gals absolutely rock and I wish i could hug you all!
So without further ado, i really hope you enjoy checking out these amazing Dove blouses by some of our testers – and don’t forget to check out their blogs and Instagram for more sewing inspiration!
WHO
Jenny // Find her on her blog Needle Swift and Instragram @needleswift
MADE
Version 1 blouse with elbow length sleeves + lengthened the pattern to make a gorgeous dress!
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the swooping hem on this pattern, along with the french darts and ‘V’ neck. It was great fun to sew – simple yet stylish and with a lot of scope to play around with lengths and sleeves for the creative sewists among us.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
In addition to my straight-up by-the-book version of Dove, I have also made a sleeveless summer dress with a drawstring waist (I re-shaped the arm holes). As I was sewing this one I tried it on tucked into my Brumby and it looked awesome. So next up will be another sleeveless version with a straight hem as I would wear it tucked in. I would also make a long-sleeved tunic length for Autumn.
WHO
Kim // Find her on her website Kim West Fan Club and Instagram @kimwestmakesstuff
MADE
Version 1 blouse with elbow length sleeves + Version 2 blouse with flared sleeves lengthened to tunic length
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love elbow sleeves… But I also love the narrow V neckline and the shirttail hemline.
WHO
Lynda
MADE
Version 2 blouse with flared sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Wasn’t sure I was going to like the flared sleeves but really please with the look when it top was finished
WHO
Erin // Find her on her blog F is Flamingo and on Instagram @fisforflamingo
MADE
Version 1 blouse with elbow length sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I like how versatile it is based on fabric choice. A silk version would be just the right amount of dressy without feeling fussy but can easily be more casual in a rayon or lightweight cotton when worn with jeans.
I thought of this as perfect to wear on a beach in a lightweight, flowy tropical print fabric to keep the sun off while still keeping cool. Either with shorts or flowy loose pants.
WHO
Lori // Find her on her blog here
MADE
Version 1 blouse with elbow length sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I really like the slight A line and high/low hem. I think it’s flattering on me.
WHO
Erin // Find her on her blog Dear Edna
MADE
Version 2 blouse with flared sleeves and Version 3 blouse with bell sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
No modifications for fit!
WHO
Kate // Find her on her blog Thistle & Bean and on Instagram @katikhu
MADE
Version 3 blouse with bell sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the hi-low curved hemline and the facing finish on it – it has the perfect shape and is very flattering! This pattern was a really fun make and I appreciated the finishing details and the variations. I am really excited to make it again!
WHO
Nique // Find her on her on Instagram @nique_et
MADE
Version 1 blouse with elbow length sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
It’s very casual but has lots of nice details
WHO
Kelly
MADE
Version 1 blouse with elbow length sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The silhouette! I have never worn a blouse so perfectly drafted. Perfectly slim at the bust with just the right amount of fabric over the hips to be flowy without being frumpy. It looks wonderful with both jeans and skirts.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
My next version will be with Robert Kaufman’s Brussels Washer Linen. I think the drape of that fabric would be perfect with this garment!
WHO
Edina // Find her on her blog here and Instagram @the_german_edge
MADE
Version 2 blouse with flared sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I absolutely love the fit! The blouse has many interesting details (flared sleeves, high-low hem) that can make it a statement piece but it also has the potential to be a simple wardrobe staple.
WHO
Kristen // Find her on her blog Smith & Daphne and on Instagram @SmithAndDaphne
MADE
Version 1 blouse with elbow length sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The wearability!
WHO
Caroline // Find her on her blog Pieces and Love and on Instagram @Caroline.jg
MADE
Version 2 blouse with flared sleeves
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I like the clean line and the round hem.
WHO
Lala // Find her on Instagram @lalanegrita
MADE
Sleeveless blouses for Singapores hot humid weather (Meg note: I really want a sleeveless version now!!)
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the v-neck and the curved hem, it’s a great shape!
LOOKING FOR MORE DOVE POSTS?
Here’s the complete list of Dove Tutorials:
- How to sew French darts
- 4 ways to sew beautiful centre front seams
- How to sew Neckline facings
- 3 ways to sew finish the raw edges of a facing
- How to sew flared cuffs
- How to set sleeves
- How to hem flared sleeves
- How to sew a hemline facing
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