AKA The Silence of the Lambs shirt!
I loved this fabric when I saw it until my son said:
“Darwin?? More like Silence of the Lambs”!!!!
It has put me off a little!
I used Simplicity 1692 with some slight alterations. I had made it before for World Book Day when I was Thing One!
I bought the fabric from Hobbycraft. It is one of our biggest craft shops in the UK and we have one quite close to where I live. The fabric is a lovely cotton and I thought it would be a nice summer blouse.
BUT I haven’t worn it yet! I think the neck is too big and so need to put some small darts in at the back.
Everything else about it went very well….nice concealed zip, some quite adequate pattern matching of butterflies and a co-ordinating pair of trousers in the wardrobe!
I sewed the shoulders up this time instead of having buttons and added some cap sleeves.
Pattern: Simplicity 1692
Fabric: 1.3 metres of cotton from Hobbycraft
Notions: 7inch concealed zip, thread.
Wonkiness: 7/10. The problem is the fit …..not the wonky sewing! Is that under the same classification, I wonder?
Amanda 💝
Sew Deputy 
That’s a great silhouette on you! I don’t think it looks “Silence of the Lambs,” but you could embrace it and goth it up a little bit with a black leather jacket and jeans.
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Thanks Rebecca. Yes, I would love to rock that look! But I think I may be abit too old now!! Lol
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Too old?! Nonsense. Are the Fashion Police going to arrest you?
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Don’t let him put you off! Far more Charlie Darwin!! xxx
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Thanks Kate! I trust you more! X
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Hah! Your son is funny. 🙂 Great top, do hope you take in the back neck so you wear it a lot — it looks like a great fall top that can go with many colors of pants/skirts/etc.
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Thanks! 🐏
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That fabric is beautiful. I’ve never bought from hobbycraft – is it expensive?
I work with taxonomists who would LOVE this fabric!
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It was quite expensive £16 a metre, but it is beautiful quality. I just bought what I needed !
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Yikes! I’ll save that until a really special project comes along. Its bloomin gorgeous though…..
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I know, I saw it one week and had to think about it! I usually buy £5 a metre! But got away with 1.3 m! Bargain! Lol
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I love this fabric, Amanda and it looks great made up into your blouse. Your son’s comment made me laugh.
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And me! I would say Little Monkey but at 21 and 6’4″ it’s more cheeky Gorilla! Haha
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Silence of the Lambs?! It looks lovely on you, and matches your trousers perfectly 🙂 These men!! The tones in it really suit your colouring too.
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Thanks Theresa! I need to alter it and wear it. I will look nice with maroon trousers for Autumn I think! What are you sewing this weekend? How did grey dress wear?
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Maroon would be good too, as would navy I bet…
Loved my grey Megan dress and have worn it twice already, so think it’s a winner. I’m just finished another stash buster, which I’m hoping has worked pretty well 🙂
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Oh look forward to seeing that! Have a good Sunday. My sister coming for lunch so no sewing !!
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Sounds nice though 🙂
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Silence of the Lambs – ha ha ha – My son is as nice as yours 🙂
Pretty new picture style!
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Thanks! Kids!!! Hahaha I think that is why I haven’t rushed to wear it!
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