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   MaryinColorado | Jun 14, 2008 07:29pm | #1

   Thanks for sharing the pattern and fabric information and sources.  It's a very good fit and the collar, cuffs, and buttonholes look exceptionally well done too.  Mary

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   VKStitcher | Jun 15, 2008 05:52pm | #4

   Thank you, Mary.  I used the blind-hem foot for my machine to get straight topstitching at the edge of the collar and cuffs.  My machine (Janome MC 4800) does wonderful one-step buttonholes--just place the button in the back of the buttonhole foot, and the machine does perfectly sized buttonholes every time.  I love it!  :-)

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   sewelegant | Jun 14, 2008 07:49pm | #2

   It's so elegant!

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   VKStitcher | Jun 15, 2008 05:56pm | #5

   That's high praise from you, SewElegant.  Thank you (blushing)! 

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   GailAnn | Jun 15, 2008 12:19am | #3

   Really, really nice.  You've set a fine example.  Gail

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   VKStitcher | Jun 15, 2008 05:58pm | #6

   Thank you for your compliments, Gail.

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   ThreadKoe | Jun 16, 2008 02:34pm | #7

   Fine work on the blouse.  Looks like a pattern that will become a staple in your wardrobe it is so flattering on you.  Nice finishing work.  I love the shade of blue.  Cathy

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   VKStitcher | Jun 16, 2008 04:58pm | #8

   Thanks for your compliments!  It's a very comfortable blouse, and I've made the shorter sleeveless version as well.

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   rodezzy | Jun 16, 2008 06:44pm | #9

   Wonderful mastery of your sewing skills, just wonderful!

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   VKStitcher | Jun 16, 2008 07:23pm | #10

   Thank you Miss Rodezzy!

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   Gloriasews | Jun 18, 2008 01:53am | #11

   Lookin' good!  Love the colour!  You did a beautiful job - everything is neat & even, it looks comfortable, fits perfectly - you get an A+ from all of your friendly critics  & supporters here :)!  Definitely not looking 'homemade'.  I like the sleeves & cuffs, too.  Thanks so much for sharing.

   Gloria

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   VKStitcher | Jun 18, 2008 03:24pm | #12

   Thank you for the high mark on my "report card", Gloria.  You made my day!  :-)

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   Gloriasews | Jun 20, 2008 01:31am | #13

   You're welcome.  We do try to judge fairly :)

   Gloria