Poirot

As a kid I used to watch quite a bit of Agatha Christie's Poirot. Recently I returned to this stylized mystery series (available to watch instantly on Netflix) and discovered some very charming and inspiring garments. I realize now why I was so intrigued as a child, most episodes feature a mysterious lady with a fabulous wardrobe.

One Sided Collar

Collar + Sleeve Details

Collar

I apologize for the quality of these photos, but these two collars are just so wonderful, aren't they? I would love to be able to recreate them with my new Singer Featherweight when it arrives.  The top collar looks like it has bias binding all the way around the neckline with the collar on one side, while the second collar is rather inexplicable. I wonder if someone out there knows how to create these looks? Or perhaps I'll employ my 'little grey cells' to figure it out. Ha! that's a Poirot joke.

The June Blouse

Hey remember that upholstery fabric that was my Sorbetto muslin? Yeah, the one with that sad and unsteady piece of handmade bias tape pinned to it? Thats the one.
If you could only see it now! It has sleeves, a scalloped hem a beautiful detachable/reversible collar and many (but sadly not all) of its raw edges are enclosed. The sleeves were unbelievably easy which made me feel really stupid when I think about how long I've had a weird aversion to them...
Anyway, it's nearly finished, I just have to determine and execute the neckline finishing and voila! Something completely different than the previous 5 Sorbettos.

I've christened this top The June Blouse in honor of my grandmother. I just couldn't get her out of my mind while I was sewing it and I think this is probably because she would have loved it. It looks like her - fancy and elegant - and I know that if I could have showed her, she would have just been over the moon about how talented she thinks I am. She was the best, and I miss her very much.

This top is dedicated to you Nana :)

Pictures later.