Sencha by Colette, Two Ways

 

I bought Colette's Sencha blouse pattern on a trip to Portland - local company=ace sewing souvenir.

I liked the pattern booklet and instructions (though the multiple explanations of staystitching could have been replaced by something more complicated and apropos - a flat-felled seam, for example.)

Problem is, when I put it on - it looked and felt like a tightly fit hospital gown.

So I flipped it around, added some bias binding, and wore it as a button-down.

 

Next up, a floral number in some recycled fabric.  

 

I decided to give it another try, the way many have online - by altering the neck.

Here's a glimpse at the facing piece and the resulting v-neck.

Much more comfortable!  

Next up - some Sencha pajamas.  Seriously!