I have a confession to make: this blouse no longer exists . The fabric I used, which was some on-sale, thick-as-curtains polyester, was just impossible to wear without getting heatstroke. The gigot sleeves were also improperly drafted and sewed on wonkily, resulting in a lumpy mess that resembled a tree Burl . It’s pretty in photos, but in real life the imperfections are way too obvious. I did attempt to fix the sleeves but I cut them out instead of unpicking them., which resulted in just, holes.
I like the design of it and will probably make it again, especially the ribbon collar that tied at the back. It is once again, vaguely inspired by a character who shares my hair — Lady Tremaine aka Cinderella’s step-mother from the Disney animated movie. I do wish that Cate Blanchett had that hairstyle in the live-action movie, but she is perfect nonetheless.
Thankfully, it has been immortalised in many photos and videos. I guess they are better off as batting for my ductape-dress-form-to-be.
Steffi Heloise 