How to sew a Romy blouse?

Romy is our first pattern of the year, and a good opportunity to get back into sewing and practice a number of techniques: smocking with elastic thread, laying a tunnel of elastic, gathered ruffles, delicate handkerchief hems, she's a bit like the piece with all the little details that make a wow effect. 

We advise you to choose a fabric strong enough to withstand all the gathers, but supple enough to slide easily. Cotton, viscose and silk are the fibers of choice. In terms of weaves, avoid cotton poplin (too crisp and puffy for ruffles), but twill, crepe, satin and voile are still good choices. You can ditch the collar ruffle altogether for a more sober version!

To make Romy, you'll need :

-1.50m fabric in 1.40m width or 1.90m fabric in 1.10m width,
-50cm of elastic 0.75cm or 1cm wide,
-a spool of fine elastic thread for smocking,
-6 small buttons,
-1.20m bias tape.

Enjoy your sewing session and see you soon with the Samantha skirt tuto, which will be February's pattern of the month!