The Burdaesque markings were marked....all round the edge and up the middle... and a few on the sleeves..
A new sleeve was cut and made after the first one had a run in with a too-hot iron.....
Pleating and gathering and folding and matching and sewing and ripping and more sewing was completed and just like magic, out of acres of poly satin emerges a Donna Karan blouse.....
By sheer happenstance I came across the original Donna Karan satin blouse - which retails at £2,010. Yes, you read that correctly and I didn't make a typo! It is currently On Sale at a measly £750.
Buy V1324 from Vogue patterns for $32 and purchase 2.5m of soft, shiny satin and you've still got a bargain.
So now I love my blouse
I think my pleats on the sleeves are folded the wrong direction but hopefully no one will really notice.
My cowl neck is not as flat and pressed as the original due to the fabric qualities of my poly satin.
There's a keyhole hidden the centre back pleat which I though might gape - but it doesn't - see? And it sits above the bra strap line just in case there is a moment's gaping while bending over to tie my shoelaces and pull my socks up.
So after the argument and disappointment with Donna's batwing top, we're friends again. Isn't that nice?
Party season or just wear it everyday?
Your valued opinions please.
wow great looking blouse and just think how much money you saved (even on the reduced price) - amazing how the price of something changes your perception
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm so fickle
DeleteI think the blouse looks wonderful and I'm not being swayed by the original price;)
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother saved so many things and never really enjoyed them as she should have. I use everything as often as possible. Who cares if you wear the blouse to the market?!! Where it whenever it will bring you joy.
But the price does matter and you're right, I'll wear it
DeleteI'm squealing! I just hauled my co-workers over to look at my monitor! I love this so much!!
ReplyDeleteEmmm aren't you supposed to be working?
DeleteJust lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Martha. It feels lovely to wear
DeleteWonderful! I'm sure you'll get a lot of wear out if it with all the festivities coming up.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you manage to squeeze in so many (not easy) sewing projects into what must be a full on working week. We're not worthy!
Well, I took a few days off and just got stuck in. My sewing room is a mess at the moment so I can't have half completed things lying about making it more messier
DeleteI think Ms Karan should stuff hers back in the closet, the drape on yours is far nicer. I'm off to find the line drawing as I really never gave this a second look before now. Love the champagne colour and I'm picturing one for me in navy! You did a beautiful job on that.
ReplyDeleteA darker colour would be rich indeed - you've starting me thinking......
ReplyDeleteIt's a steal. This is a great party top but you can still wear it everyday.
ReplyDeleteI'll just convince myself that I'm wearing 2 grands worth of blouse!
DeleteIsn't that outrageous! That's why I love to sew - great designer garments for pennies in comparison. Love your blouse - I'm currently working on my own version.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see it. How are you coping with the pleats?
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