Over the past few years, I've developed quite a fondness for bow blouses, especially after seeing so many stylish versions pop up in the world of fashion. Inspired by their charm, I decided to try my hand at creating one myself. To help me along, I gathered some tips, images, and links to spark my creativity. Before diving into the details of my project, though, I wanted to share this straightforward method I came up with to transform the Apple-Picking Dress into a bow blouse. For this version, I added just one row of buttons down the center front (with the center placket overlapping about 3/4 of an inch). Please note that all the measurements provided here are based on making a size 6.
Let's get started!
First, add 2.5 inches to the center of both front pieces.
Next, iron a 1.5-inch-wide strip of fusible interfacing onto the wrong side of the center front pieces. Fold the edges over 1.5 inches with the right sides together and sew at the top for 1.5 inches using a 1/2-inch seam allowance.
About 1.5 inches in, make a 1/2-inch cut into the seam allowance. Trim the seam allowance down to 1/4 inch and clip the corner.
Turn the piece right side out and press it flat.
Proceed with the rest of the instructions, but skip adding the skirt. Instead, create the bottom hem by folding under 1/2 inch, then another 1/2 inch, and topstitch. And voilà , you're done!
Of course, there are multiple ways to convert the Apple-Picking Dress into a blouse. If you'd like to explore different styles, consider borrowing pattern pieces or instructions from patterns like the Sketchbook Shirt, the Music Class Blouse, or the Jump Rope Dress to achieve the desired look.
To give you even more inspiration, here are some examples of bow blouses others have crafted. Nele transformed a woman's silk blouse into this elegant green silk bow blouse.
Remember Kristin’s detective-inspired outfit from STYLO 3? Her bow blouse was made from ivory cotton lawn.
Audrey took a slightly different approach by keeping the wide button placket and only one short ruffle while raising the waistline to create this adorable peplum top.
For additional ideas, imagine a Swiss dot blouse with three-quarter-length sleeves for warmer weather or a plaid flannel version with long sleeves for cooler days. How about a solid blue chambray blouse for a denim-inspired look?
Do these bow blouses inspire you to view the Apple-Picking Dress pattern in a fresh way? Could a bow blouse find its place on your sewing list for 2023?
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I hope this guide helps you envision your own transformation! Let me know if you have any questions or need further advice. Happy sewing!
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