I’ve been eyeing the Josephine Tunic and Blouse from Made by Rae since I saw her stunning yellow version.
This week I finally had a chance to sew it up for Selfish Sewing Week and I’m in love!
The pleats and the puffed sleeves add classic, feminine, and beautifully simple detail.
And the fit is amazing! It’s comfy, yet looks really put together.
The whole thing came together with ease as well. I wouldn’t call it a super fast sew, because the details take some time, but it’s an enjoyable sew and not too difficult. I put on my Netflix shows (right now I’m watching the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt – so good! Like laugh to yourself in an empty room good) and just plugged my way through the pattern in a few hours.
I sewed view B, which is my favorite look. The only change I made is omitting the elastic in the back. I prefer a more relaxed fit. Leaving the elastic off accomplished that, while still fitting me in a flattering way.
I used a lovely neutral gray print in voile from Art Gallery Fabrics. It’s called Cuneiform Script Cast and it is buttery sooooft. It is a bit see through, which I didn’t notice as much until after these photos (ha!), but that is pretty standard with voile fabrics.
Every time I use Art Gallery fabrics, I am always impressed with the quality and the feel. It’s the good stuff!
Would you believe my 10 year old stood in as photographer for me this time. Pretty good huh? He’s a stud.
To check out more women’s sewing inspiration, check out the rest of Selfish Sewing Week at Imagine Gnats. There are pattern reviews, giveaways, and all sorts of great things happening over there!
A special thank you to Made by Rae for this lovely pattern and to Art Gallery Fabrics for the top notch fabric!
Disclaimer: I was gifted the pattern and fabric for being apart of the tour, but I was able to choose the pattern and fabric I wanted, not the other way around. All opinions in this review are genuinely and enthusiastically my own!
Sources: Grey jeans – Forever 21 || Pink leather shoes – White Mountain (but I got them at Ross for a steal) || Glasses from David Kind
Looks super comfy and cute! I’ve made myself one and I’m not in love with my elastic in the back. Thanks for your version without. Maybe I remove it… Have to try 😉
it’s dreamy! I love that you left the elastic out- I will probably do the same. I’ve had this pattern cut out for months but cannot decide on a fabric- love the look of yours!
oh, man! this is so lovely!!
Thank you Rachael!
ooh yay!!! I didn’t realize you were making this! you totally rocked it, Delia!!!
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Thank you Rae! It’s such a lovely pattern. I definitely see more Josephines in my future. 😉
I love how delicate this looks with the voile and the tucks down the front! It’s not at all how I would have expected that fabric and pattern combination to turn out, but it’s still great. =)
Thank you Charity. 🙂
oh wow, it’s so pretty!! Love the slight sheer nature of the fabric, it looks really pretty with the volume of the sleeves especially. beautiful!
Thanks Kristin! <3
Beautiful! So so pretty! I love my Josephine dress and have been wanting to make another for a long time now…it’s the pleats that get me…love the pleats!! 🙂
I love the shirt… I keep thinking about trying it. My 10 year old rocks as a photographer too! Tell him great job!
This is gorgeous Delia! I love that you went with a light color. Really pretty.
Looks amazing! I love that your son did the photography! I bribe my little brothers (10 and 12) to take photos of me for blog purposes too 🙂
Thank you Amy! I love it. What good brothers!