Ellen's Sewing Passion

  I found this lovely fabric when we visited Tomato store in Tokyo :) I wanted to make a blouse, and thought the blouse pattern  from BurdaStyle in May magazine was a great choise!   At first, I folded and stitched the front parts.  Then I stitched the princess seams, - and the shoulders together. Then I stitched the collar in place, - and the sleeves are stitched toghether with the cuffs as well. I'm very happy with my new blouse, and it gives me good vibes from out Japan trip :) BurdaStyle #116 05/2026

I have been to Japan several times, and I fell in love with this coat pattern when I saw it, but unfortunately it took a while before I found the right fabric and moment to make it. I have used double-sided chinese brocade and black linen for the other parts.  - and microsatin for the lining. I used underlayer (vliseline) on both the upper part and  the facing of the black linen so it should be stiff enough. The upper part of the black linen are stitched to the front and back panels. The sleeves are stitched together on the one side,  and the the lower part of the lining that are made of linen. The sleeves looks very nice. This is the lining for the coat. I have used black painted snap-buttons. I'm very Happy with how the project turned out💗 The Dress-Coat is finished, and I'm very proud of the result :) BurdaStyle 

I Love to try new pattern, and these are from a Japanes magazine that I bought when I visited Japan 🎌 Link to each project underneath. Striped Jacket Dress with Gathering   Dress with Gathering sleeve Japanese Jacket Japanese Blouse - Dress Button-Up Dress Japanese Top!