Since we're getting ready for the Gelato Blouse + Dress sew-along, which starts next week, I thought I'd share a quick mini-tutorial in case you'd like to personalize the pattern a bit.
Recently, I stumbled upon some crinkle gauze at a local fabric shop. Unlike double gauze, crinkle gauze has yarns that are heavily twisted, giving it a natural tendency to crinkle or wrinkle—kind of like its own unique texture. It was super trendy back in the '80s, but I hadn't seen it around much lately. However, its lightweight and breezy nature makes it perfect for summer, so I decided to give it a shot. I bought enough to make a Gelato Blouse for myself and another one for S, who's slightly smaller than a size 0 but can still fit into a size 0. (I don’t have a picture of S wearing hers yet, but I'll post it on Instagram once I do.)
One thing to keep in mind if you're working with crinkle gauze: press it thoroughly before cutting! Not only does it make cutting and sewing easier, but crinkle gauze also stretches and relaxes over time, so skipping this step might result in a finished garment that’s significantly larger than expected—like one with an oversized neckline that droops off your shoulders. Trust me, it happens!
For the ribbon detail, I approached it similarly to adding a keyhole opening/facing, but instead of applying it from the right side, I used a facing (a simple strip of fabric) on the wrong side of the material. This way, when I cut and flipped it, the ribbon ended up on the right side. Got it? I didn’t plan to create a tutorial, so I only took one quick photo after stitching and cutting.
After turning the facing to the right side, I pressed the sewn center-front edge carefully and then attached the ribbon to cover it. First, I edgestitched the ribbon along the inner edge of the facing to fully conceal the seam, then stitched along the outer edge of the ribbon where the two ribbons meet at the center. If the facing fabric ends up being wider than the ribbon, simply trim it down before stitching the outer edge of the ribbon.
By the way, the ribbon I used came from Renaissance Ribbons, which offers some of the coolest, softest jacquard ribbons I’ve ever seen, in my opinion. I think this particular one was designed by Anna Maria. I can’t find anything quite like it here in Spain, so take advantage of their awesome selection! (Someday, I swear, I’ll open a fabric and trim store in the Pontejos district of Madrid. It drives me nuts not being able to find what I need most of the time. Spoiled New Yorker, anyone?)
Alright, moving on!
This is a straightforward modification you can make to the pattern, and it adds a fun touch that completely changes the look of the blouse. If you have plenty of ribbon, you could even extend the detail to the waistline, similar to this inspiration piece. And if you're feeling adventurous, you could add a playful fabric to the shoulders or even incorporate some embroidery to mimic this style.
So remember, the Gelato pattern is just the starting point. Experiment and see what else you can create! If you haven’t purchased the Gelato Blouse + Dress pattern yet, you can grab it now. Don’t forget to join us for the sew-along!
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