The Love Notions Ballad Blouse Review

I hope you enjoy my 17th video.
My name is Kathy and I love to sew, especially garments, for myself, my friend and my family. I like to believe I’m on a minimalist journey and will share my closet with you. Five years ago, I started sewing garments after my daughter asked me to teach her to sew and I realized I had forgotten most things! Next came finding social media for sewing and then indy patterns.
My Measurements are: Height 5”10’, upper bust 38”, bust 41”, waist 36”, hips 43”
#lnballadblouse
#mysewingpractice
#capsulesewing
References in no particular order:
I have no affiliate links, I am still a new channel, after all!
I am wearing and thrifted dress over a knit Elani top by Style Arc.
www.stylearc.c...
Ballad blouse:
www.lovenotion...
the cost
pattern $4.50 + fabric $26=$30.50
owner/designer
Tami Meyer is the owner/designer of Love notions. “..I created the Love Notions brand to be about quality and community.”
Fabric
by Rachel Parker Dashwood Studio, in the Circleline collection and is 100% Rayon,58” wide
www.minerva.co...
Alterations book used:
AHEAD OF THE CURVE By Jenny owner/designer of Cashmerette.
Watch the last 3 minutes of my video epic 15 #Friday sews June 24, for more information on the fabric
#lovenotions
#capsulesewing
References in no particular order:
I have no affiliate links, I am still a new channel, after all!
I am wearing and thrifted dress over a knit Elani top by Style Arc.
www.stylearc.c...
Ballad blouse:
www.lovenotion...
owner/designer
Tami Meyer is the owner/designer of Love notions. “..I created the Love Notions brand to be about quality and community.”
Fabric
by Rachel Parker Dashwood Studio, in the Circleline collection and is 100% Rayon,58” wide
www.minerva.co...
Alterations book used:
AHEAD OF THE CURVE By Jenny owner/designer of Cashmerette.
Watch the last 3 minutes of my video epic 15 #Friday sews June 24, for more information on the fabric

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Love your Ballad blouse!

[@carolina.Flo.4]

ooooo love the blouse! the fabric is stunning. thanks for sharing 😊

[@helganeufeld230]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@mysewingpractice]

Thank you so much Helga, keep watching!

[@sherribarrett1490]

I got mixed up at the same exact spot with you with the placket. I'm applied it wrong and now I'm ripping it out as I watch this video. Fortunately, I don't get discouraged by these type of mistakes. They are just part of the sewing process and it means I'm still learning new techniques which will stave off dementia in me.

[@mysewingpractice]

haha. I totally laughed at the dementia comment because I approach these things exactly the same way. I report all these blunders, but I actually think I am a pretty good seamstress.

[@SewNotes]

Beautiful blouse!! Thorough review...thanks so much!!

[@mysewingpractice]

You are so welcome! It was a delight to sew

[@jacquelinegates9557]

I did the same exact thing with the placket

[@LifeByHellen]

Oooh I love this! Very well done 👏

[@mysewingpractice]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@yvonnetrujillo5264]

If you ever get stuck again on a Love Notions pattern, head on over to Lifting Pins and Needles on You Tube. Karina has a video on most Love Notion patterns.

[@mysewingpractice]

Thanks for the tip! I don't know what I was thinking, I had made assumptions !

[@lindasutton937]

Lovely blouse Kathy. Great choice of fabric and the style really suits you. Would you mind saying which book you used for your back adjustment please. Love your channel so keep sewing.

[@mysewingpractice]

Thanks for the comment! I will look to see about a reference.

[@socarole66]

That blouse came out so well and I'm still in love with that fabric. It looks so classy and will go with so much! It does look like a really great pattern, have fun wearing it and Happy 4th July! 😁

[@mysewingpractice]

Thank you so much! yes, the fabric was even better than I thought it was going to be.

[@faithmathingsdal79]

Hi Kathy! That blouse really is lovely...the fabric just makes it! Glad you worked out the button placket conundrum 😆 I've avoided making that blouse because I think I'll have to mess with the pattern to have it fit me how I like. I have a longer distance from shoulder to apex than most patterns draft for, so the curve on the band looks like it will sit higher than I prefer. It's a fairly simple adjustment, so I'm sure that one day I'll take the time. Don't like to have unused patterns! Your cut-out looks sweet...and so on trend ;) Looks great with your pants but I loved it tied over the reddish dress you were wearing in the last pics. So so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy!

[@mysewingpractice]

Hi Faith, it's nice to hear from you today. Your adjustment sounds tricky, but I guess we all have a few or less adjustments we make over and over again. Then those adjustments become easier for us through repetition.Having to make alterations to the pattern reminds us not to accumulate too many patterns, like I have!