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Lekala Blouse 4878

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I wanted to sew and I wanted it to be something quick.  When I saw Lekala 4878 it immediately captured my attention because of its shape and raglan type sleeves.  My first make of this top wasn't great but I knew it was because of my fabric choice - you could not see the design because it got lost in the print.  I was going to put this pattern away but knew in the right fabric I would love it. Top Details Lost in the Fabric Print Lekala 4878 Trying to take a selfie picture was challenging.  I still marvel at those who can take a proper selfie. How I did It It was only when I decided to make this blouse that I realized I had little shirting fabric which gives me an excuse to buy more fabric. The first make was from fabric that I have had in my stash for years and the second make I bought at an estate sale for $1 yard.  There were 8 yards of it on the bolt.  It looks like a seer sucker fabric but it is actually a cotton gauze. To add a l...