The Mara blouse sewing pattern has a vintage touch with the front yoke and pin tucks.
There are 4 different sleeve options:
- sleeveless
- butterfly sleeves
- flutter sleeves
- long sleeves
- an A-line dress with or without a colored hem band
- a gathered skirt dress
My version is a sleeveless dress. I followed the tutorial on how to adjust the blouse to a basic A-line dress. I used gray linen, deep red stretch suede piping, and 3 black buttons. It is given a difficulty level of 2 out of 4 and I think that is right on. I sewed up a size 5Y and I am so pleased with how it turned out. I like all the little details which take a bit of time and attention, but after those are complete the rest sews up super fast.
Be sure to visit Compagnie M. October 1-6 to see all the variations that were sewn for the pattern blog tour.