I finished the skirt by putting in a zipper (I hadn't wanted on originally) and just put the elastic in the back of the skirt so it looks fitted but will adjust with me so I can continue to wear in when I gain some weight.
To make the blouse I combined 4 patterns and made up parts to blend them into one top.
I laid out the fabric and after some wiggling around I found most economical way of laying out the pattern pieces.
I wanted to keep the border print around the bottom in front and back so the side with the large designs was assigned the front.
I wanted the small designs to go down the center of my arms. I thought I had it lined up, apparently I didn't. They are a bit off center but not so much as to ruin the effect. Depending on how I hold my arms they look like the design is centered. :) I also kept the border print for the cuffs.
I was originally going to have a zipper on the left side under my arm but after my mockup I found I didn't need one if I put a small tie in the back. I slip in and out. Note to self: fix hair AFTER the shirt is on.
The complete look. I think it looks better on a person not the dress form but that could be my wishful thinking.
The blouse design is based of pictures of blouses they wear with sarees' I just modified it a bit to fit my preferences.
As I mentioned in my previous post I cut the pallu off the end and inserted in the front folding. I have it fanned out a bit so you can see the design.
Since I made it a two piece outfit I can mix and match tops and bottoms. Almost any jewel tone top would look stunning with this skirt. I love the waist band. I really want to try a nice black skirt with the top. I think it would make it pop.
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