Yesterday I finished Butterick 5555- a new favorite. I improvised on the collar a bit- I felt like everything I have sewn in the last week was Mandarin-y, so I just faced the back edges and let it be done.
My esteemed photographer is not a good stylist- he didn’t tell me my collar was doing woodgy things behind my back while I perfected my Julie the Cruise Director pose, but hey, his labor is cheap-I keep him. My title refers to how I always see smocky style peasant tops and think Mad Monk- so this is my Mad Monk on vacation look. What’cha think?
Pretty Grievances 
I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
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love the pose, the blouse, and your terrific titles!
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That was quick! What a fabulous top. That’s definitely a pattern I want to keep in mind. I haven’t sewn many blouses, but I think this would be a great top for the fall, and, really, for year round! I actually love your pose as well. Such confidence!
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That just so screams “NOT homemade”…quite the compliment I think! Just great!!!
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Love the shirt- and the model looks great too!
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Really cute! I didn’t get the Mad Monk feeling — more festive and breezy. You really need the Mandarin collar and a touch of sackcloth and ashes to conjure “Mad Monk.”
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