The other day on PBS I saw the Sewing with Nancy show.
She had Amy Barickman making a handkerchief blouse.
I immediately knew I was going to make one.
It took me two tries in our little podunk town to find a pattern.
Actually on my second trip to Hobby Lobby,
I asked the clerk to open the box just delivered
from simplicity, to see if pattern #3842 was in there.
BINGO, there was one!
One was all I needed.
If you order the book Hankie Style, I'm pretty sure there is a little different pattern included.
I just winged it!
It took me 11 hankies and a lot of flat felt seams.
I pieced the hankies so I could also use the borders at the bottom and partially up the sides.
Notice the sleeves? It called for hemming, but I hated to waste the borders.
I think it looks pretty darn cute over a tank top.
I'm now on a mission for blue and violet hankies for my next one.
15 comments:
That's so cute! I may have to run out to Hancock and see if the have that pattern. :)
That is so cute. I don't think I could find hankies in this town. I wish we had a Hobby Lobby near by.
What a cute idea! It turned out great and looks nice on you too! I've got several hankies around here that belonged to my mom and grandma-in-law but I'm not sure if I'd want to cut them up for a top. Something to think about tho......
That is just so clever and feminine looking. Well, as you know there will be not patterns to be found in my little town either. So need to get out of town on a little trip.
That is really, really cute!
Patti, that is TOO cute! I may have to investigate this project. It looks *perfect* on you too. Love it!
Now.. podunk? Really? Heck, you guys are big city in our eyes :) You did great! -T
What a cute idea!
This is the CUTEST THING I have EVER seen!!!!!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!
OMG!!! Too cute. Do they come in my size? Extra Plump!
Beautiful!! Really really cute! Love your choice of hankies.
Love it.
I saw your comment from a VTT post had to come over and see what you did with the hankies! How adorable!
Oh my goodness, this is the cutest thing I've ever seen. I need some more hankies to make one to fit me but I have to have one!!!! Thanks for the tip!
Blessings
Gmama Jane
What a clever idea for hankies. I've saved some from my mom's things, but didn't know what I wanted to do with them. Maybe if I find a cute pattern like yours, I may try it. Love the way yours turned out.
What a beautiful use for your vintage hankies! Visiting from Kimberly at Camp and Cottage Living...
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