stylearc blaire blouse

Wore my new StyleArc Blaire blouse to check out the new most hip cafe in North Park. Expect to see everyone on their phones here taking photos for Instagram. Clearly I am no different because here I am, posing away! It's called Holy Matcha and has a little bit more than matcha, as you can see from the products behind me.

I have to say, I really love this sewing pattern. I omitted the middle seam in the shirt as well as the overlay because I didn't think I needed it. I also didn't feel like matching stripes. Love how this shirt turned out! Collars are becoming easier and easier for me to sew. You know, practice makes perfect. I think I may have added some width when putting on the button band, resulting in the top of the shirt not fitting the collar. To correct this, I added a pleat in the back of the shirt. It doesn't quite make a difference overall design wise so I'm thrilled it worked out. I will be making this blouse again! Maybe the dress version as well...