The Honey Blouse is a versatile top boasting pure
and simple elegance. With subtle
gathers to give a feminine feel and a slimming waistband, The Honey Blouse is
flattering for all body shapes and sizes.
The puff-shaped three-quarter length sleeves and scoop neckline feature
a fancy twisted trim to add personality and detail.
With options to wear side ties long or short, The Honey
Blouse can easily be worn as a casual top or quickly glammed up for a night out
with some pretty jewellery and heels!
I really enjoyed designing this top. It was a slow and steady process and spread out over a much longer space of time than I usually take to design my patterns, but you've really got to be particular with women's patterns, they can be tricky to get "just right" and I'm thrilled with the flattering fit and sophisticated feel that has been achieved with The Honey Blouse.
Once again, thanks a million to Chelsea Parsons photography for these lovely images. And the lovely Chelsea herself for modelling The Honey Blouse - isn't she gorgeous?!
I'll be giving away a copy of The Honey Blouse to one lucky winner - simply leave a comment on this blog post to enter!!
(Please make sure you leave an email address with your comment. Giveaway will close Monday 3rd October and winner will be drawn at random).
133 comments:
would love to make one of these!!!
Wow selfish sewing is the best! It looks great, I could do with sewing more for me although with C*******s coming that might not happen!
thanks for the chance to win
Hey I like the name you chose for the blouse! And of course love the blouse itself too!! x
This is gorgeous! Love the polka dots!
this is truly lovely! I carry weight around my belly (3 kiddos) so this style would flatter me...
Looks great - would love to do some sewing for myself!
craftycrackpot@hotmail.com
I have some silk that's just been waiting for the perfect project. This could be it!
Perfect, I have just stared thinking about some summer work clothes for myself.
Oooh, I like it, I'm losing weight so I'll need some new clothes soon!
Has been a while since I did any selfish sewing. The blouse is great and I would love to win the pattern! Suz
What a lovely pattern!!
yeah, something even i would look good in... maybe not as good as chelsea!!!!
This is so cute, and now that I have a coffee shop job on the weekends I actually can get out and wear something adorable like this! Super fun!
Looks great! Would love to try this one!
Lovely looking top - and sweet fabric too!
OMG!!! I love this blouse! It will suit so many people with it's shape. It's just lovely.
This is so 'Me', I'm struggling to find clothes that I like this season, but this top would be perfect
Tha is really pretty! Well done!
I think this is the perfect top I have been looking for.....definitely need this pattern. Great designing!
lauraandbrendon@internode.on.net
Toni ... you have done it again. I need to do some selfish sewing. I keep making items for my girls but never for me. This would be the perfect top for me.
mgahler@bigpond.com
Gorgeous Toni. I can't wait to make this top!
Gorgeous blouse! I can't wait to make one for myself.
oh I'd love to win one/make one - perfect for our Aussie summer that's coming up! Now... off to fix my machine!
I would LOVE this! Selfish sewing indeed!
Looks fantastic!
Oh yes please! I have just made myself a couple of versatile wraps and am still up for a bit more warm weather selfish sewing!
Looks great! Love the design and would definately be a top I would love to make for myself.
Love it :)
What a gorgeous top Toni. Will definitely be added to my collection of MIP. Nothing wrong with selfish sewing!!
LOVE this pattern! And would love to sew one up! THANKS for the chance!
ourbusylittlebunch(at)hotmail(dot)com
This is gorgeous so many possibilities. Thanks for the giveaway.
simmilucious at gmail dot com
I am currently 3 months pregnant and this top would look gorgeous during the next 6 months!!! I'd love a chance to win the pattern.
Oh how pretty! I love the fancy bits around the neckline.
What a beautiful blouse! Nice coverage in lightweight double gauze or voile (my favourite fabrics right now), it'll be perfect for the weather as it warms up and right through summer.
Just beautiful Toni.... beautiful. Looking forward to making and wearing it.
myblackcardigan{at}gmail{dot}com
ooo, LOVE the new pattern Toni. x
I'm totally in love with it, and it's now on the top of my wish list... You already know how much I love your patterns ( the shearwater kaftan is my #1 favorite pattern!) I have a feeling this one will be topping the list too!
I'm only new to sewing but would love to make that gorgeous blouse for myself. Just beautiful xxx
LOVE LOVE!!! Totally my type of blouse Toni! I could make a gazillion and one of these and be oober happy!
kathryn_anderson_81@hotmail.com
How gorgeous. I love it!
Ooh! I love it!
Would love to make this blouse!!
Oh! It's adorable! I've stayed away from wearing cute stuff lately as I have a post baby body with breast-feeding boobies... but I could wear this & feel (& look) great!!!!!
I'm all for selfish sewing, you need to do more of it! Love it!
Love the blouse, especially the neckline!
Love, love, love it - could see myself wearing (and even making) some of these "Honey's".
Would love to make myself one of these
Gorgeous top Toni, I can definitely see myself wearing this!
What a cute name. I don't think I've made anything for me for a while now. This looks perfect.
What a great pattern - I struggle to find top patterns that actually work - so its nice to read how much time its taken you to get it to this point. Makes me feel like its worth buying as you have done the hard work for us and now we just have to whip them up! :) Thanks!
love it!!!! I have never sewed anything for myself but I NEED to sew this. I do have to ask though is it a very hard pattern to follow?
Ooh, I LOVE it! Will definitely buy and make (or win and make if I'm lucky enough!). Loose and comfy yet still flattering, wonderful. I have some voiles in my stash that would be perfect :-)
Oh my! That is just what I've been looking for. Not long since I had a baby... I need some flattering tops while my body "transitions".
Oh I just love it simple but elegant.
It looks amazing and oh so comfortable. Well done -- will have to get some selfish sewing in:)
It's beautiful! So worth the time and effort to get it right - well done!
I love it, this would hide some of my body sins :)
Oh, just lovely! Especially love the fabric you've chosen for the photo shoot blouse.
Wow, I need a new summer top, Perfect!
FANTASTIC top! I want to make one right now.
Love this!
lizwieder(at)gmail(dot)com
WOW, beautiful Toni..love your new pattern!
rainbowmade@gmail.com
that is a beautiful blouse! it looks so comfy! i would love to win your pattern!
I LOVE this pattern. Perfect for my body shape
Very pretty! The twist detail adds something special! My wardrobe needs up-dating, this is great!
ifyoutheretoo@hotmail.com
just gorgeous!! abt time we sewed something for ourselves. :P
lovely Tone. Beautiful model too :)
Looks lovely. I got your A-line skirt for my birthday in August and have been looking at top patterns lately! Great timing : )
I love this! Finally some non-baby sewing up ahead!
Amy
ajh15@hotmail.com
Love the top, it is beautiful and looks so comfy!
Sally
Smatthews22@hotmail.com
wit whooo...... that's my girl...did she get her looks from her mum?????
i will have to dust of the old photo albums and check it out....he he
This is a great pattern! I would make one of this for me, that's for sure! Thanks for this opportunity! Ana
so excited, yay it's lovely xxx
would love to make something for me for a change!
love it Tone, especially the modest neckline ;) Chels is a gorgeous model :)
Gosh. Beautiful, you have excelled yourself. I have the perfect bit of voile in my stash, fingers crossed it is long enough
looks gorgeous but I just never seem to feel good in clothes I make for myself! Might have to persevere in the school holidays?
Awesome blouse! I really love it. This is now on my to do list (and it's going to the top!).
I'm just about to make the versatile wrap skirt and the honey blouse would match perfectly.
Hey Toni,
Even I would have a go at this one!!
Still waiting for you tp do some draw string pants for the summer.
Love Auntie Lorraine.
xxx
Yay!! Another MIP pattern for the collection!
Oh, I love this one. I am going on holidays soon. It would be a fabulous item to have in my wardrobe ;)
On my hands and knees - begging you - to pick my name for the giveaway!!!!!!!!
oh oh oh, so pretty! I have the perfect fabric in my stash just waiting!!
looks like a great pattern
This looks like the perfect pattern to flatter a post maternity body. I'd love to give it a try. Great details!
I want to win! Looks super pretty. nicia.esplin(at)gmail(dot)com.
It's just what I've been looking for for spring/summer! I have the voile all ready and waiting. Pick me, please!
just what i need to hide my middle age spread :)
janine b
This is the pattern I've been looking for! Thank you!
Wow...your new top is so me. I LOVE the design... I would LOVE to win...
Love the very last photo of the antique sewer (machine not pretty lady lol!) What a lovely top!
Wow, what a gorgeous blouse! Many you see for women are either daggy or a big twee - but THIS is PERFECT! Love it - well done, Toni!
It looks lovely. I'd love to win a copy of the pattern.
It looks fantastic, I would love to win a copy!
I must have had some sort of premonition about this pattern when I purchased some Japanese Lawn last week - I had no idea what I was going to make with it, but now I know!
I adore this pattern. So lovely!
Please pop my name in the bucket.
Many thanks!
Jenny
This looks like a gorgeous blouse for summer!
this looks really great!
This top looks gorgeous and I can feel myself thinking I simply must try making it for myself. Now to choose the right fabric....
Mandy Hawkins
orana101@bigpond.com
I have recently returned from Japan and I purchase sooo much fabric, my husband nearly had a meltdown. Now I know exactly what I can use it for....The honey blouse!
Love it!! Love the length & look - it is fantastic!
Gorgeous top, it ticks all the boxes as a summer work blouse, so fingers crossed!
rebeccabarrett35@gmail.com
Love the blouse. I'm only new to sewing and am looking for some great patterns so I can do some sewing for myself.
This looks fantastic, can't wait to give it a try
Love it! Can see it for work, casual and going out wear- what a versatile pattern! Would love to win a copy!
Kylie
jandkturnbull@bigpond.com
I can see myself wearing this blouse. I hope I win :)
Thanks for the chance anyway!
It looks so comfy and airy!
Gorgeous pattern definitely one for the girls. Congratulations on a job well done!!
Oh My Toni, I adore this top! Well done!!!!
That blouse is gorgeous. Absolutely fab. Great job! :)
I love your blouse pattern. It is stunning. I would really love to win a copy.
Oh this looks perfect for casual and classy dressing. Now that I'm home fulltime with baby #3 I need something that'll be flattering and cover the flabby baby tummy too!
Lovely top, very flattering and great choice of fabric.
talimaf@yahoo.co.uk
Perfect summer blouse! It went straight onto my sewing projects list!
Simply LOVE the Honey Blouse. Now I'm thinking of all the gorgeous fabrics I could use making this. Another stunning pattern from MIP
Looks fantastic! Will have to find some time to make this for me!
Wow! another great pattern from you. What a lovely top it is gorgeous. If I dont win it I may very well have to buy it! Thanks for the opportunity.
Another fantastic pattern. I can't wait to get a copy. Thanks for designing it Toni.
cinkay2000-craft@yahoo.com.au
Ohhh I want to be selfish and make one of these for myself :)
Love the new pattern :)
this would be my first selfish sewing! i would LOVE that.
I love this! It's the pattern I've been looking for!
Wow love this. Would love to use the anna maria horner voile I have stashed away for this.
I love the look of this blouse. I don't often sew for myself so I would love this pattern.
vgrimsey@netspace.net.au
ooh, i would love to win a copy of this. it is beautiful. well done. limabeanhome at gmail.com
Gah! Am I too late to enter!? Just catching up on blog reads after a hectic few days of holidays. I'd love to make one of these. As a Mummy of four my *ahem* tummy muscles aren't as taut as they used to be *ahem*!! This top looks like the perfect solution!! Please pick me!
Wow it looks as gorgeous as the model!
Wow it looks as gorgeous as the model!
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