Silhouette #600 Classic Blouse #5

In late spring I made yet another version of the Silhouette #600, The Classic Blouse, to take on a trip Randy & I made to San Antonio & Corpus Christi --SO sad at the epic flooding they're enduring :-(.

I have to say I really like the overall fit of this blouse pattern and I just make a tweak here and there each time I sew it--I think this is #5for me. Next time I think I'll narrow the collar a bit. I seem to be collecting patterns that come with cup sizing. Just one less thing to hassle with, right?

I wanted a tunic-length shirt that was cool to wear in heat & humidity and I had been holding onto this fun cotton shirting from Colorado Fabrics for a while.

I think I finally got sleeveless cut just right this time

I have no idea why I ended up in the bathroom that has with yellow/green paint for these 2 pics. ??? The toilet paper is a nice touch, too.

I really like this shirt and have worn it lots and lots this summer.

We had a grand time and the food was sooo good!

Boudro's Bistro on the River Walk...ohhhh man...

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