Tag Archives: Mathilde Blouse

Mathilde Blouse: The Sleeveless Version

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Is it possible to adapt the Mathilde blouse to a sleeveless tank top? Answer? Yes! I spent this weekend doing just that. The key to adapting this blouse is to really pare things back. I left out the facings, ignored the … Continue reading →

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Mathilde Blouse En Rouge

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

This is my second version of The Mathilde Blouse, made with a viscose from Stone Fabrics. I used a red cotton sateen for the cuffs and covered them with white lace I had in my stash. I also treated myself … Continue reading →

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Mathilde Giveaway No. Two Goes Live!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

Remember when I launched the Mathilde Giveaway Times Three? To celebrate my third blog birthday, Tilly and the Buttons and I came up with a giveaway that had a twist. Whoever won the Mathilde blouse pattern from me, would automatically … Continue reading →

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Mathilde Winner!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

The Winner! And the winner is … Made On The Couch, over in Perth, Australia! Congratulations – I’ll be in touch for a postal address and will let Tilly and the Buttons have your email address for delivery of the … Continue reading →

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Pockets, Please!

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Seriously. Is there anything in the whole world more delightful than turning three metres of fabric into cut out pattern pieces? Love, love, love. Yet one day into my latest Minoru sewing project, and I’m already asking for help! Here’s … Continue reading →

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Mathilde Giveaway Times Three!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Today is the third anniversary of my blog and I’m here to offer a celebratory giveaway with a difference! You know that I’m a big fan of Tilly and the Button’s Mathilde blouse. And you appreciate that I like to … Continue reading →

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The Mathilde Blouse – Perfection

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

This is the Mathilde Blouse, first commercial pattern released by Tilly and the Buttons. Let me repeat that – the first time she’s ever tried drafting a pattern for others to use. She’s never done this before. Get that? Now … Continue reading →

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Tilly’s Tucks

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I’m working on Tilly’s Mathilde blouse, adding the tucks. Well, I say I’m working – this is the first time in over a week that I’ve touched my sewing machine. How did that happen? With these tucks, don’t think you … Continue reading →

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It’s All Go!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

I am deeply flattered to be included in Stitch And Witter‘s series of interviews around Handmade Style. I’m firmly convinced I don’t have much sense of my own style, but you can read my answers here. Thanks so much, Joanne! … Continue reading →

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