43. Mood Sewciety Onella Pussy Bow Blouses (Free Pattern) + New Look 6843 Skirt #PatternReview

A New York City tax lawyer learning to sew (mainly for work) in her non-billable time using fabrics made from natural/compostable fibers in an effort to live a more natural life and to reduce the impact on the environment from our fashion waste. Sewing machine = Bernina B530 with adjustable presser foot pressure purchased used on eBay in 2020. Love it! Serger/Overlocker = Brother 1034. Mood Onella Pussy Bow Blouse Free Pattern: https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-... Sew Custom to see how to construct the collar/bow-tie portion - The Making of My PussyBow Blouse - YouTube Video:    • How I Sewed my PussyBow Blouse 🎀   Cost per garment (size 8 on regular commercial patterns, EU 34, size 0/2 of the Onella Blouse pattern) is rounded up to the nearest higher $0.50. 1. Ann Taylor Loft Refashioned Orangey Red Blouse: $26 for two dresses, 6 x 12 mm buttons at $0.25 each. Total cost of garment = $27.50. 2. Navy Blue Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse: 2 yards of 45” silk crepe de chine from moodfabrics.com at $25.99/yard. 9 x 12 mm buttons at $0.25 each. Total cost of garment = $54. 3. Black Feline Viscose Emsemble: 2.5 yards of 59” viscose from moodfabrics.com at $9.99/yard (https://www.moodfabrics.com/mood-excl... ). Lining = 1.5 yards of black rayon lawn from fabric.com at $5.93/yard. 6 x 12 mm buttons at $0.25 each. Zipper = $1. Total cost of garment = $37.50.