Finally brethren. . .

 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and 
if there be any praise, think on these things.



Philippines 4:8

   Have a beautiful day!

                   

Anne with a spark of Scarlett inspiration

I've had so much fun making this blouse for the Historical Costume Inspiration Festival!

My inspiration was Anne's lovely blouse:

This was my favorite outfit in the whole movie.

We used New Look 6599 as a base pattern but my mom and I altered the neck line, lengthened the sleeves quite a bit, drafted a sleeve cuff, and added elastic. Whew! ; )

My mother is an amazing seamstress and this blouse wouldn't be possible without her help!

Thank-you Mama! ♥

Here it is...

(You can click on all the pictures below to make them bigger.)

We picked out some pretty lacy netlike fabric for the top of the blouse.

It was too thin and delicate, so one night I was staring at the curtains in my bedroom when Scarlet O'Hara came to mind. The curtain was perfect! Mama agreed and the next day we bought a panel.

Trim from the bottom of the panel.

We didn't have time to make the long edwardian skirt to go with it.

I had make a light corduroy skirt a few years before, and, with a brown ribbon, it finished the outfit.

The sleeves are the best part. : )

Serious.

Done!

Thanks for taking the time to look!

                Blessings,