Agatha Christie Blouse

I have long admired the style of Agatha Christie, especially when she was a young woman in the 1910s and ‘20s. After the delightful recent adaptation of ‘Howard’s End’, my resolve to have a smart striped Edwardian blouse increased.

The inspiration for my blouse. 

I bought a pattern from Past Patterns, found a lovely striped cotton and set to work.

A closeup of the collar, which was a bit tricky! 

I liked the pattern, but it was a little difficult, and I mis-read the directions for the pleat/ tuck that goes around the shoulder. But I liked the look of my mistake so kept it.

The Norwich area is full of gorgeous churches and it was a nice plus to explore them in my 1910s outfit. The skirt is an original, from around 1917. 

I made the belt with some vintage ribbon, and the neck-scarf is from Burnley & Trowbridge. 

It’s been a few months...

I hadn’t realized that nine months (!) has gone by since my last post. I have not been entirely idle, so this is one of a few catch-up posts to show what I’ve been up to. 

Rachel & me at her hen night/ bridal shower

In March, my dear friend Rachel was married. We met at church whilst we were both at uni, back in 2010, and though attending different universities, we became fast friends, and even shared a flat for three years. It was a wonderful opportunity to be able to travel to the U.K. in order to be there for her wedding. 

Before my trip, I made Rachel a temple dress. Rachel and I are both members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and we have temple ceremonies, for which you wear a white dress. I didn’t feel up to making her wedding dress, but it was a delight to make her temple dress. 

I was terrified that it wouldn’t fit,  but luckily it did! 

What a huge relief!

Rachel’s wedding was a relaxed, quiet affair, and absolutely one of the best and most beautiful weddings I’ve ever been to! 

The bride and groom. So lovely!