Western blouse with Japanese Styling by Joanne Carpenter

July 2nd, 2009 in reader's closet

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I used the Keshy Jacket pattern by Wildly Wonderful Wearables. The red fabric is rayon with a western-themed print. The trim is a black polyester "snake skin." After constructing the jacket, I decided that I preferred making it into a blouse. When I crisscrossed the fronts, a wonderful diagonal was created. Not only is the diagonal line flattering, it provided space for embellishment. I added 3 "Texas" shaped conchos on the black "snakeskin."

My Texas-born and raised son is marrying a Japanese girl in Hawaii next month. I plan on wearing this blouse to the dinner the night before the wedding. I think my blouse demonstrates how well Texan and Japanese go together!

Pattern or design used: Wildly Wonderful Wearables

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Grammary writes: Very creative use of fabric and the extra touch of conchos really makes a statement! I love the red with the black. Posted: 7:53 pm on July 2nd

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