Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Buttonless Batik Beatrix

When my mom was visiting me in Indonesia a few years ago, we went a bit crazy buying batiks for her to make a quilt. (Hilarious) evidence of our shopping spree below:

Last time I saw her we laid out the all the different pieces and identified one as an outlier. We decided that this pretty, albeit not very traditional, batik didn't quite fit in the quilt, but would make a lovely blouse. Something simple, so as not to break up the diagonal print.



Beatrix to the rescue!


I've had good luck with Beatrix and my mom has loved the Josephine blouse I made her earlier in the year, so we figured another Made by Rae pattern would be a good choice for her.


Construction details:


I was planning on putting buttons down the back, a la Beatrix view A, but matching the diagonal print across the button band was blowing my mind and blocking my sewjo, so I decided to keep it simple and cut the back on the fold at the center back line.


This Beatrix has 3/4 length sleeves and the shirttail hem. Pretty straightforward... Beatrix is really a great all-purpose blouse, perfect for displaying a pretty fabric!

And I think Martha likes it:


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18 comments:

  1. Stone Cottage AdventuresNovember 17, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    'Very pretty! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  2. TheTellTaleTashaNovember 17, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Looks like it fits great!
    I love the way the light shines on her in the last pic too :-)

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    1. MegNovember 17, 2015 at 8:54 PM

      Thanks, Tasha! I was really pleased with how the fit turned out, too!

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  3. donnaNovember 17, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Great color and fit - lovely!

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  4. Inder-ificNovember 17, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    I love it, and the simplified no-button version is intriguingly simple and wearable! And your mom looks happy. It may not fit in your quilt, but that fabric is truly lovely and stunning on her.

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    1. MegNovember 17, 2015 at 8:57 PM

      Thanks, Inder! Yeah, I really like how it turned out without the button band. I was worried it would be boring, but I find it to be simple, but classy!

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  5. UnknownNovember 17, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    Your mom looks beautiful! I really like your fabric choice.

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  6. NursebennettNovember 17, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    Wow, your mom looks lovely and the color really flatters her. The simple style seems well suited for the fabric and your mom. Bet she gets lots of wear, and compliment an out of it!

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    1. MegNovember 18, 2015 at 8:49 PM

      Thanks so much! I hope she does get a compliment or two out of it!

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  7. UnknownNovember 18, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    That is a lovely batik. Never thought to leave off the buttons -- I assume there is enough room to maneuver in and out??

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    1. MegNovember 18, 2015 at 8:50 PM

      Thanks, Annie! Yep, after making the Beatrix for myself and realizing that the button back is more decorative than functional, I knew the pattern would work without it, no problems. It's a fairly loose fitting blouse, so it's not hard to pull it over your head.

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  8. HeatherNovember 23, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    This looks so beautiful on your Mom! Love those colours and that print!

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  9. Deb LundeenFebruary 5, 2016 at 3:20 AM

    Very nice! It's good to know it works well without buttons. I don't like the feel of button bumps on my back!

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  10. Deb LundeenFebruary 5, 2016 at 3:21 AM

    Very nice! It's good to know it works well without buttons. I don't like the feel of button bumps on my back!

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