When reading Karen’s Pattern Pyramid Giveaway Launch post, Simplicity 5547 caught my attention.  I’m rather partial to a peasant top (or do you say blouse?) even if it’s from 1964!

In June, when the competition was announced, I was not a blogger and not ready to become one!  So, that evening I logged onto Etsy and the sewing gods were smiling on me.  I found and purchased the pattern in my size.

On Saturday, while my girls helped Brett and his wife transform our little backyard…

I got to work on View 2 (with 3/4 rather than full length sleeves) using some Japanese Cotton Lawn from Spotlight.  I have quite a bit of this fabric in various patterns and colourways.  It’s primary use is to make wearable muslins before I cut into my Liberty of London stash!

The pattern drafting, sizing and instructions were all good (it’s always fabulous to have a ‘win’ after a wadder!).  By the way, I ignored the instructions for creating the drawstring and used my bias tape maker.

I’m really pleased with my new top.  I think you’ll be seeing more of these… maybe even a Liberty one!

Interested in this vintage pattern but can’t find it online?  Why don’t you try StyleARC’s Anita Peasant Blouse?  They look very similar don’t you think?