Mathilde all tucked in and a bit about the fit

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I said the other day that I would post photos of me wearing the Mathilde all tucked in, so here they are.  It looks preeettty doesn't it. (I didn't make the skirt - sadly).

Also I thought I'd take the opportunity to talk about the fit. Morgan from Crab and Bee asked me whether I had to make any adjustments to the blouse, and given I foolishly left out that vital bit of information when I first posted about the blouse, I thought I'd post about it today.
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The answer is no.  I didn't make any adjustments, but I did um and aah about what size to cut. Here's where I fell into the sizing:
Bust: 2- 3
Waist:  2 -3
Hips: 1 - 2
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Tilly kindly provides the dimensions of the finished blouse with the pattern so that helped a bit and being a person who prefers to wear things a bit looser than tighter I opted for the 3.  Now that it's made up I certainly could have made the size 2 but it's not hanging off my shoulders too much - which was my main concern.  When I make it again, I might make a 2 but maybe not.
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17 comments:

  1. ooo - it looks lovely tucked in too!

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  2. Both the fabric and the pattern really suit your style. I like in and out

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  3. Thanks for this post! It looks great tucked in too!

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  4. So pretty and romantic. threadnoir.blogspot.com

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  5. Looks so lovely Kirsty! I am always in awe of your skills when I visit here...
    Ronnie xo

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  6. That looks really lovely on you. How are the buttons at the back functionally - i.e., do you need an assistant to do them up?

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  7. Thanks Zo, luckily my head just slips on through so I don't need to undo the buttons. I think I read someone has to undo the first one, which I imagine wouldn't be too hard, but yes, it would be akward to do them all up!

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  8. Thanks so much Amy. It's great that it's so versatile.

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  9. it looks absolutely lovely on you, so pretty and feminine. Very "you" in fact :)

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  10. What a beautiful blouse. I really love it tucked in - a whole different look!

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  11. Thanks Carolyn! I feel that too, that it's very me..:)

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  12. Please can I ask, do you think it's drapey enough in cotton lawn. I have some prized liberty fabric I don't want to waste if it doesn't work with this blouse. Do you end up crinkled at the end of the day??

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  13. Hi Amy, Thanks for the question.
    This blouse is made from Liberty tana lawn and I love the way it drapes and feels. I am a little bit biased though as I do love to make clothes from Liberty. I don't think you end up too crinkled at the end of the day.

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    1. Maybe I will risk it then. You've got to use your fabric some time right!? Have you heard of Shaukat fabrics by the way? Even delivering to oz it might be a cheaper way to indulge your love for liberty

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