Choli saree blouse | Capsule wardrobe | Indian wedding outfit | DIY sewing project | Made to measure

Sewing my made to measure choli blouse to go with my saree for my daughters Indian wedding was a bit tricky as it needed to be tighter than I would wear my normal clothes and the fabric was very fine and delicate. I did a full lining on the blouse and made the lining first as a toile/mockup, which was very useful in getting the final fit correct. I am very pleased with the result and, with my limited knowledge about such things, I think it works very well in the complete outfit :-) I think the embroidered/sequinned trim on the sleeves is the perfect final touch makes the saree outfit look really 'put together'.
Putting the saree on was quite a mission and was only possible with the help of KZbin and the wonderful content creators who share such information! I am far from being competent at putting on a saree to say the least! and it took me 7 attempts to get it on my body in any way that looked similar to the pictures! So please excuse that element of the final reveal. I just thought it would provide better context for the choli reveal than me standing there in just the saree blouse and the saree petticoat. However, for the actual event, I have assurances that the grooms family will help us to dress so I'm sure the final look for the wedding will be loads better. I will take some pictures so you can see how it looks when done properly :-)
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[@terrihunter2891]

Just beautiful, your patience is commendable 🥂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@GoingGreenMom]

Very glad your son in law recruited family to help with the sarees!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Ha ha! Yes, me too 🤣

[@sandrahorne8742]

Oh my goodness 😊 it’s stunning. I’m in ore of your commitment, it would have been in the bin after my third attempt 😂😂😂. Beautiful

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 Ha ha! The thought did cross my mind 🤣

[@lyndapeterson9948]

Wow. Absolutely stunning.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@marycarolynoverton6599]

It is gorgeous. Definitely your colour.❤

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@emknits53]

So beautiful I have fabric envy

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 Yes, the fabric is lovely!

[@SewStitchQuiltWithMarty]

I really enjoyed you walking us through the process

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Wonderful! 😊

[@sheryllstarr7115]

Okay, look at you😂....so pretty.❤

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@marathorne6821]

It's shaping up beautifully 😍 The colour is gorgeous, and the gold trim on the sleeves is the icing on the cake! I applaud your patience putting the whole thing on! 😊 You look fabulous 👌

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@heidikarpa2278]

Fantastic! It definitely looks appropriate. The color’s gorgeous on you. Brava!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you so much 😊

[@joannebanks2147]

Well done I would have tried to buy one it's a challenge but yours is lovely When they dog was jumping up at you I had visions of snagging your fabric but you saved it Happy sewing Take care 👗

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 I did try to buy one but they were all too big and didn't match very well so I'm really pleased to have got that done!

[@ella_smith]

Wow it looks amazing!!!!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@aliliveswellonless]

Beautiful!! Well done! My DIL (who is of Indian descent) thinks you might have it over the wrong shoulder as it's different for married and unmarried ladies. I'm sure whoever helps you dress on the day will keep you right 🙂

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Yes, I would imagine so! It's actually a miracle that it turned out looking like a saree at all 🤣 It looks a lot easier on the KZbin videos!

[@emmadavey3892]

The trim on the sleeves works really well. Your staying power putting it on is impressive! Beautiful.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 It was a lot more tricky than I imagined 🤣

[@lindamugiri1306]

In Kenya, when the saree is not your traditional garb we just sew the bottom as a pleated skirt (in the saree shape) with the hanging end pre pleated (and stitched down)to throw over your shoulder. We gave up on the struggle.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Ha ha! Sounds like a wonderful idea! 😁

[@M_J_nan]

Lovely!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thanks 😊

[@olive5890]

Stunning❤ thanks for sharing how long it takes you to figure things out, it re-assures me it is not just me 😅

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Ha ha! No, I think it's everyone 😁

[@blufaerie]

So beautifully done. I have to get my MIL to fix my sari every time I wear them.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Yes, I will definitely need help for the actual event 🤣

[@lighthseskr]

Oh how lovely. I really like the trim on the sleeve. Congratulations on your determination to get it on. Right or wrong it looks stunning. I love Saree's (sp?) I have always wanted to wear one as they are so lovely.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊 Yes, it was a bit of a mission but I think with a bit of help, I'll be alright on the day 🤣

[@velvetvert9431]

Green with envy over the sleeve ironing board. I must have one. Your cholee looks very good with the saree. It definitely does not seem like an outfit you want to put on without an extra pair of experienced hands.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Absolutely! 🤣 I'm a bit nervous about walking in it too! But it must be possible 😁

[@katechiconi]

As a general rule of thumb, saris are woven with 80cm - 1m of blouse fabric at the end opposite the pallu. If you ever need to arrange a sari by yourself again, there's a lady called Tia Bhuva who has an excellent KZbin channel about all the different styles, and how to do it. Also, if you search for 'choli patterns' you'll get a huge selection of different styles, showing how to measure and cut them to fit. All after the event, of course, but maybe it'll be useful for someone else here!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you, that's very helpful!

[@jburd07]

Beautiful, lovely sewing and styling (he he 7 attempts)

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@Jacfechner]

You are so patient but the final result is amazing

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@elizharber3564]

✨🌊

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

😊

[@jojosyll]

Impressive and beautiful. Well done. ❤

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@seestellysew8472]

You did a fabulous job and you look fantastic.

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thank you 😊

[@robyn3349]

Lovely!

[@cornwallpocketfarm]

Thanks 😊