McCalls 7889

This is a blouse for grand-daughter Hannah who is just about to turn 16. 

The pattern is McCalls 7889.

                             

 I bought the pattern for the dress, but made it first in the blouse version to check the fit. This pattern is very loose-fitting everywhere but the waist. So you can size down considerably but you must check the waist fit as the tucks, 12 in all, bring that waist in about 12 inches in total.

The fabric is 100% cotton voile purchased at Fabricland in Pembroke. I love that mustard yellow colour that seems to be everywhere this spring. Hannah has a sweater in this colour and it looks great on her.

Her only request was to take in the sleeves which jutted out "like a Star Trek costume" she said.

So I folded under a tuck on the inside of the top of the sleeve, so the sleeve now has more of a cap shape. 

Now, looking for a lovely drapey striped fabric to make her the dress.