Inspired

All of a sudden the inspiration was there today. I was on Pinterest and saw a pin from my friend Valerie and immediately knew that I wanted to try to make my version of it. It’s a Nina Ricci blouse and I simply love the line of the placket, the stripes, the weaving of the strips of fabric. I’ve started drafting already and will make a quick muslin when I can get myself to sewing again. At least the inspiration is there, that’s step 1.

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