Today it's my turn to share my take on the new Nina Blouse from Coffee and Thread!
When I showed Violet a picture of this blouse when I was asked to be a part of the Nina blouse blog tour she immediately got excited about it! Initially I wasn't sure she'd be interested because of the Peter Pan collar, she tends to veer away from collars...but no longer apparently!
Now, being ten, she likes collars, ruffles...and apparently green is no longer her favorite color...but PINK! Pink, has never ever been her "thing" so it looks like this 10 thing really is a big deal, ha!
Anywho, she truly was thrilled by the idea of the Nina...and despite her new found love of pink, picked this beautiful royal blue Cotton and Steel rayon fabric from my stash.
This pattern is so lovely in rayon, especially with the long billowy sleeves!
And that Peter Pan collar! It's so perfect!
Ok, before I go any further...I know it might be bugging you, it is me!
But, of course I didn't realize it, sadly, until I was editing pictures! Good heavens, I did not even think about the fact that I needed to pay attention to pattern matching with this fabric! I don't know why I didn't realize it, but well, I didn't. So, mismatched it is! It makes it look more RTW that way, right?!
Moving on...
Olga has done it again!
Made a fantastic pattern that is both perfect for little girls AND big girls alike!
I could not be happier about this!
I know I say this a lot, but I am so happy that designers keep making patterns for growing kids! I mean, I don't know how much longer my kids will let me make them clothes, but having tween patterns available to sew is always helpful!
The Nina Blouse has sizes from 12 months to 12 year, three sleeve options, two different collars, and a sweet bow tie that can be added as well! There are also three little shoulder pleats (hard to see here with my blouse and fabric) that are a super sweet added detail as well.
The pattern is layered so you can easily print out your needed size only and the instructions and pattern illustrations are clear and easy to follow.
Violet really couldn't be happier about her new blouse! In fact, it will likely be paired with a skirt for Easter wear too! I love it too, though I think it makes her look so grown up, but...such is life nowadays!
Don't forget to check out all of the beautiful Ninas from around the globe for the blog tour!
And, grab your Nina pattern now! Throughout the blog tour you can get 20% off with the code NINAPATTERNTOUR (good through 03/19, 11:59 pm Central)
Happy Sewing!
