Putting on the Regalia

 This was not a pattern I ever though I'd be into - ruffles and 'fluff' but I loved it so much I made it twice! 

The Regalia Pattern by Sew House Seven  first came onto my radar last year during Sew April Blouse challenge on insta. I liked the look of it on other makers and figured it would be a good one for a flat chest. I bought the pattern but of course it languished about and never got made up. 

Sew April Blouse rolled around again for this year so it was the perfect time to try it out. 

What I also thought was not very 'me' was some floral viscose that I bought in Barcelona. I was however really drawn to it as it had almost oil paint brush stroke details. 

We had just been to an art museum and seen Damien Hurst 'The Virtues- Politeness' and the fabric just represented that really well as a token of our trip.  I figured it would be rude not to buy a piece of fabric while we were there. 

 Turns out I bloody love both - the fabric and pattern! I think they work really well together. I especially like the high collar on this blouse, it gives it a bit of edge.

This is the 'normal' length (as opposed to tunic and belt view) with short sleeves (and no cuff gathers). I was enjoying some gathers but let's not lose our minds here.  

The ties at the back are a joy and the construction method makes this a really straight forward sew. The front and back yoke are fully lined with a 'double burrito' method. And who doesn't love that burrito. 🌯

I didn't have enough fabric for my facings so improvised with a bit of viscose from Guthrie Ghani (another one languishing in the stash begging to be made up).  

 I made a straight up 16 and made a grand total of ZERO CHANGES - wooooop! 

This blouse sews up really quickly and so I squeezed in a second as I wanted a reason to use my blue Cobra Corsage fabric.

Bizarrely, I think I may prefer the floral one. (Gasp). That being said they will both get worn - hopefully when the weather picks up a bit. 

This little biscuit label was the perfect colour combo for this Regalia blouse, in it goes. I think it was a freebie with some Hey Sew Sister fabric a while ago. 

 Have you made this? Let me know what you are all up to :)

I'm hoping to sew up a few fun makes next so hopefully I can bring you that soon.  

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