Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Vogue 8815 in New Zealand!

Greetings from Wellington, New Zealand! I am over here on a work junket, attending a conference for a week. It has been very hard to be away from my little girl.

But it has given me a chance to debut my new ponti peplum blouse, V8815 made in this gorgeous spotty ponti from Tessuti (sorry about the hotel room iPhone pics). I wore it to the welcome drinks do on monday night.

This blouse has been reviewed extensively around the traps. I made a size 10, grading out to a 12 at the shoulders only. I extended the back darts by 2.5cms and lined the bodice. I also used the sleeves from the Gabby dress as I wasn't sold on the Vogue sleeves.

The blouse is straightforward to sew - it is easy to adapt to knits and I think it looks cute. You do have to wear it with something snug on the bottom though- some skinny jeans or tapered pants or a pencil skirt.

I think I'll make another - possibly out of linem - what do you think?
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11 comments:

  1. AmandaOctober 30, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    This is super cute and makes me rethink my suspicion of peplums. The ponti gives a nice drape and it looks great with the jeans and flats. Nice work!

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  2. CeciliOctober 30, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    I feel like I've seen too many peplums lately but yours is super sweet and delicate, and that fabric is too cute!

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  3. BerniceOctober 31, 2012 at 2:59 AM

    Cute top. Looks fabulous with your black pants.

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  4. StevieOctober 31, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Fabulous, I really like the fabric, its a lovely subtle stylish kind of top! Good Job! x

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  5. MarieOctober 31, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    It's gorgeous, definitely make another...the fit and style look perfect on you! Also looks like you have a rather nice hotel room there ;o)

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  6. liza janeOctober 31, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Very, very cute! I love the shape. I really like the peplum look when it's just right- and this one is. I'll have to wait several more months before I can wear one, though!

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  7. ColetteOctober 31, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    gorgeous Rachel!

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  8. KatOctober 31, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Very nice Rachel, as always.

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  9. NeenoOctober 31, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    That is a great outfit for work drinks!
    I'm a sucker for dark denim and that peplum is just perfect <3

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  10. AnonymousOctober 31, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Yay the pins are out! Also, fab top! Augh I'm so excited about the meetup!

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  11. poppykettleNovember 1, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    ooh I love it :) I was eyeing that ponti off.... it's gorgeous!

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