Making The Gathered Neckline Blouses 🪡

I made the mock up in silk taffeta, and the newest version in a metallic linen, maybe someday I'll make one in something reasonably matte 😂
The blog post I learned to do shirt sleeve plackets from: off-the-cuff-shirtmaking.blog...
A looser yet quite similar shirt from here on the channel: • Making an Iridescent S...
This fabric:www.hancocks-paducah.com/Robe...
Other colors of this fabric: www.etsy.com/shop/AACottonCre...
The excellent swiss waist-ish belt: www.etsy.com/listing/11316710...
Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.
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Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : • Making a Bodice Block ...
Where I get my pattern drafting paper: atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Pa... (not sponsored)
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First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you would think of me and of course I do adore vintage treasures, however, unfortunately I only have so much storage space currently! So there is a chance that if something just wont work for me, or doesn't fit me etc, that I may not be able to keep all of your lovely things. Please only send things if you are okay with the possibility that I may donate items I just cannot keep. If you would prefer I put things that I can't keep into the TCH Etsy shop to help raise funds for me and the channel, please specify this in a note or letter in your parcel. Thank you so much!
Bianca Esposito
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Thank you for watching!

[@suzannewch7202]

Am I the only non-sewing person watching Bianca who doesn’t understand, what she is explaining while drafting her pattern? This does not stop me from thoroughly enjoying Bianca’s videos! And I am always in awe of her creativity and talent! And sense of humor!!

[@maureenwilliford8985]

No, I’m with you. I don’t sew a stitch but I love watching those who do, maybe in the hopes of absorbing knowledge by osmosis-I don’t know. Anyway, I don’t have to know sewing to find Bianca fascinating and entertaining, lol.😊

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Suzanne!

[@AuthenticWe]

It’s fine, I mimic her moves on my own patterns for practice (bought patterns), key take away always practice and make a mockup

[@susuburleson878]

I can’t tell you how very much I enjoy your videos, Bianca! You are succinct, clear, and give wonderful insights. I’ve been a seamstress for more than 50 years now, sewing everything from tactical gear to quilts, to competition dance costumes to clothing, and draperies and soft home furnishings, slipcovers and some upholstery. Through all this, I’ve never made my own pattern blocks, though I’ve adjusted and refit many a pattern. I declare, using your own blocks looks so much easier! Thank you for the amazing effort and time you put into this channel and for sharing it so generously here. Much love to you. ♥️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so much!! Dance costuming would be so intimidating to me with all the needed movement 😅 I worked at a fabric shop for a summer once that sold a lot of stretch fabrics and also beautiful trims for dance and ice skating costumes, and it must be so much fun to design them! I'm sure you would pick up drafting fast with all the experience in adjusting patterns ✨

[@armedvsokord]

I love to see the evolution of this pattern. I'm excited to have my own block soon. I've got a sloper pattern now and will be fitting it over the next few weeks with a class. I'm very excited.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Nice! The hard part is almost finished and the real fun begins soon ✨❤

[@karennathan6747]

I’m also taking a sloper class….really hoping to get something that fits so I can adjust other patterns more easily.

[@tiffsewcrafty]

So glad that you upload videos on Thursdays. They're perfect inspiration before sewing on the weekend 😊

[@aprildriesslein5034]

I was really digging the background music on this one! 🙂

[@maggierobertson2962]

The timing of this is perfect. I'm working on some summer blouses right now and wanted a gathered neck sleeveless version of this.

[@asiabryant207]

YESSSSSSSS ive been thinking about that tan glittery blouse since I saw that look book

[@carolbarbee5653]

I swear that machine looks like it could sew the shirt by itself ❤I love this fabric and it looks beautiful on you

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Carol!

[@tiffanytomasino335]

I love your style of video, it's easy to follow along and you combine chatty with doing so I'm always both engaged. That fabric *is* delightfully wild and the blouse is fun. Thank you for sharing

[@Eliza-br2so]

I might make my own button-up version of this top!! Maybe with a contrasting dagger collar and cuffs…

[@elfieblue3175]

I can't put my finger on why your slash-and-pivot demonstrations make so much more sense than all the instructions for adjusting and transferring fullness I've ever read, or heard, or had someone show me in person. I wonder if it's as simple as the overhead camera, and not trying to avoid bumping into the teacher? I love watching you work. It's at once clear and rapid.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The overhead camera has made all the difference, low ceilings down here be damned 😂

[@quazylade90]

Hi. Wow! Talk about drama. The fabric, those sleeves! Beautiful. Just gorgeous!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@ladyp3531]

I lost 40 lbs! 🎉🎉. I have to remake everything! But I’m so excited!

[@ladybugcrafts2014]

Another great garment. I really like the dart manipulation you do. It's amazing how many styles that can be made from one simple pattern. Thanks.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@jaybee2337]

That belt looks great with this outfit.

[@TaiNatsu]

I'm Brazilian. I would describe this color just like we describe unknown-brown-gray-green colors: donkey-running-away color 😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

These are the precise descriptions English just can't compete with 😂 It is gilded donkey green of course!

[@roadrunnercrazy]

Lol! I love that. It's the perfect description!

[@ihavenocleansocks]

Yay!! Another video, thanks mama!

[@halfgoddess_halfhell]

Am I watching this for the second time today because I got too comfortable earlier and fell asleep? Yes, yes, I am. I blame the background musical ambiance and soothing voice.

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

The lack of glittery shed talk makes perfect sense! I have had a no glitter rule for years. One of my favourite fabric stores has a lot of the shedding glittery fabric so sometimes I end up with glitter in my sewing area! Horribly annoying!I Love the blouse it really looks wonderful.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Robin! I have so many sequins and so much shiny fabric, but very little glitter in my sewing room 😂

[@Drgn8DDragonsDungeon]

Awh yis content fresh out of the closet to start my day! :D this reminds me I need to do my sloper so I can make similarly fantastic shirts with full sleeves and swoosh. *edit* that was exactly the motivation I needed to get started on my current project today ❤

[@deb.m.7458]

Bianca, thank you for talking us through the drafting process. I actually understood this and could draft a top like this. It’s taken me how many years????? 😂 I drafted a simple wrap skirt and a T-shirt recently (baby steps).

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Deb! Good work! I've had a lot of requests for wrap/adjustable stuff lately so I need to make another wrap skirt soon ✨

[@DJ_scream_evil]

Taffeta is so underrated. I have red, blue and green Taffeta jog suit. Absolutely love it

[@jakimcmurdo4810]

As always I love it you model it perfectly!😁🇬🇧❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@davidh.4220]

Great job! Love to see that with a wing tipped tuxedo stand collar!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@fluxphage]

using your cardstock shears on pattern paper is so powerful

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Fashion school souvenirs ✨

[@creepycutiecrafty]

In spite of the well-camouflaged fabric, your explanation of the processes was pretty clear to me! I’m nowhere near your level of skill but watching the process of both adapting the pattern and constructing the garment is very inspiring and makes me wanna try out these processes. I love the finished garment. It looks so comfortable yet elegant.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@beckymiller1840]

Beautiful as usual!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@Puppy52]

Stunning as always😍😍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

It looks beautiful on you. Have you ever made yourself a white, cotton, lacy blouse? I'm thinking of making myself one (although I can't think of a single place where I could wear it and feel comfortable). I've been wearing jeans and T-shirts for too long. All women and girls had several nice white blouses back in the 1950's. I always had at least five all the way up until 1966.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I'm afraid I very rarely wear white in any way shape or form 😅 Black is my basic!

[@christinebarker9361]

Love seeing the difference between the three. That 1/4" made it look so good. X

[@tambriggs]

I love this blouse! Great style and the fabric is a killer

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@missred586799]

Your work is always gorgeous!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@beyondf3737]

Gorgeous fabric+looks fantastic on you🤩🤩🤩!!! Thank you🙏🙏🙏

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@sarahduffy6964]

Gorgeous! I’ve been looking forward to this video

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sarah!

[@nancybridegam6903]

I love the geometric magi’s that you show us - bravo Bianca!

[@nancybridegam6903]

Magic!

[@missygeorge1315]

I love this video! I really need to start drafting my own patterns. You give a lot of great information and all your clothes look perfect.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!!

[@julianachandler2975]

Fabulous blouses❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Juliana!

[@pammellasantana]

So beautiful, as usual. You're such a talented seamstress and pattern maker. I get so inspired watching your videos. You really get me so excited about trying new stuff and get to sewing. Absolutely amazing!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so much Pammella!

[@chippewagirl7299]

Very nice video, pattern and fabric. It looks great on you.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@valeriewade3688]

I coveted the blouses you have worn in previous look books and am so pleased to see one under construction . You always demystify the drafting proess so I guess I am in for another session of modifying my block pattern Thank you so much as always

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Valerie!

[@js8971]

I have this belt... It rocks. Epic purchase. 👍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The only problem is I now want one in every color 😅✨

[@js8971]

@@TheClosetHistorian yup!... and the walk in wardrobe to showcase.... everything!!!! ( wo ha ha haaarrrrr)...

[@jennglow4647]

Very pretty 😀

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jenn!

[@MichelleSMV]

The fabric is so beautiful! Also that gold fabric from the arcana video! I need more iridescent fabrics in my life lol. Absolutely love this blouse ❤❤❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Michelle!

[@MichelleSMV]

@@TheClosetHistorian you’re welcome! (Also fingers crossed you find something amazing if you’re still house hunting)

[@GlobalTrendsCycles]

Hi Bianca - That noise your computer is making could be the fans on your graphics driver. I also make videos and this happened to me about a year and a half ago - if your computer is a laptop, it's very dicey to replace the graphics driver, as the small area means other things could get messed up in the process of replacing the driver. I had to buy a new laptop with more a powerful graphics driver. Hope this helps! Love the fabric of this blouse!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! It was a fan inside the power supply, which annoyingly was a Dell proprietary compact power supply thing, so it took two weeks to get a new one, but all is well again now!

[@annesullivan1171]

❤ love it

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Anne!

[@lwe4774]

So. Damn. Gorgeous. ❤. Absolutely love your videos! Your videos are #sewinggoals. Thank you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@AuthenticWe]

It’s my birthday LoL and being an eldest millennial I made and posted a short of my take on a pastel goth outfit and as always you bring inspiration and video joy us makers

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Happy Birthday!!

[@aubigney]

i loooooove that gold blouse! do you have a video for the gold corset?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! The metallic corset video can be found here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIDElKSfqrd1b68

[@shannick11]

Where oh where did you get your scissors??? I LOVE them!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The big paper scissors are like these atlaslevy.com/Tiger-USA-Professional-Designer-Scissors_p_3744.html and my fabric shears are these www.guggenhein.com/

[@teresababinat6004]

In a previous life you were a magpie. Like all things shiny.

[@kckazcoll1]

are they new pattern cutting scissors, Bianca? They look slightly different. I love these video tutorials!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Alas same scissors as ever ✨

[@kckazcoll1]

I love them and I want some!@@TheClosetHistorian

[@pepinose]

how do you clean / take care of your silk? I want to use it, love the iridescence but the care/ having to dry clean makes me think twice bout it.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

You can always hand wash the silk first before cutting and sewing to get any effects out of the way, shrinkage etc. and then you can hand wash the garment from then on without further surprises. I often wear thin layers underneath things that are easier to toss in the wash, so that I don't have to dry clean anything more than a few times a year ✨

[@KathrynsRavens]

hey I was watching a video on drop shipping and image searched the belt to see if it had matches... It did. the brand Aria Margo has the exact same belt for $129, it's the same pictures and everything. The listing is called "Slim Black Leather Corset Belt", in case anyone wants a better deal.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The brand is the same, they have their own website and also an Etsy shop as well ✨ The prices go up slightly depending on the belt size, due to the cost of the leathers, which are super nice quality and in general I highly recommend them!

[@KathrynsRavens]

@@TheClosetHistorian totally fair, I think I'd rather go through their own website since on Etsy the larger sizes are more expensive! Still, such a beautiful piece and goes so well with the blouse you made

[@paulamiller8386]

Glitter on fabric. DON'T DO IT. I made one skirt with glitter on the surface and the first time I made it, it shed everywhere. Tinkerbel was following me that night. Also, it does not wash. If you want a glittery effect, di as Bianca and get a fabric with mettalic woven in.

[@venlafaxinequeen421]

How come you never make shirt patterns and just use your basic bodice block pattern? I want to know how to do dart manipulation on an actual shirt pattern.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

To me a bodice block /is/ a basic shirt pattern. I do things as I was taught to in university training, where all patterns begin from blocks. Still, you can do dart manipulation on any blouse pattern, or indeed any pattern with darts, as the technique remains the same no matter what top pattern you start with. If you would like to see a longer loser more traditional button down shirt, I have a version here on the channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJi7XmChjruKgsk The remaining dart in that blouse can be put into the neckline as gathers using the same techniques I show in this video.