I seized one sunny day between two snowy ones to sneak in some fall photos with one of my more recent projects, my new 1930s blouse.

Though I have many 1930s patterns to make on my sewing queue, somehow I have only managed to actually make two 1930s blouses from that list, of which this is one. 

It was a sort of trial version for a future project, for which I wanted a blouse that could be worn tucked or untucked. This one I thought might fit the bill.

And it does work both tucked and untucked, so that was a winner! In fact, since the peplum is fitted, it seems to stay tucked in better than loose blouses with a shirt-tail hem.

I used the Thistleberry fabric leftover from my gold dress. It's such a good color for autumn wear!

I adapted the pattern a little by putting the zipper upside down and opening from under the arm all the way down to the hem. It makes a wonderful difference with the ease in getting it over my head and shoulders! I'm going to incorporate that idea in other sewing projects, where applicable.

I also changed up the pattern a little by lining the peplum instead of using a bias facing. I don't like bias facings that much, and thought for a peplum where the underside might show, a double layer of fabric might be better. And as a bonus, it encased the zipper for me. Much more comfortable.

It was a simple pattern overall and quick to make, with a few of those little details that make vintage fashion so special.

I found when I was putting the outfit together that I have a terrible lack of solid color skirts, and 1930s style skirts. That's something I'm going to fix! This one doesn't coordinate very well; next time I'll do better.

But the blouse did go well with one of my few 1930s hats.

The style of the blouse has more ease across the shoulders than some I've made from other eras, so it's actually quite comfortable to wear for everyday and is a useful piece in my fall wardrobe. Time to make more 1930s garments – after my Thanksgiving dress is finished, anyway.