You know that feeling when you make something and you just instantly fall in love with it and can’t wait to make it again? Well, that’s just what happened with this make!
Having put off making the Adrienne blouse for so long, I made one and then couldn’t wait for another.
So I decided to use my next Ambassador fabric (which just happened to be a jersey) to make another to wear to the Sewing for Pleasure show at the NEC last weekend. This didn’t give me much time, and unfortunately I ran out of time to share it before the event. So here it is, together with a few photos from the event.
Once again, I used a beautiful 100% cotton jersey stretch knit fabric from Minerva’s print-on-demand range, although this time it did seem a little lighter weight than the previous one. It probably is just my imagination as it’s the exact same base cloth, but that’s how it seems to me.
This time the print is called Butterfly Brush and it’s a background of abstract brush strokes that look slightly reminiscent of feathers with white butterflies stamped on the top. It’s all gorgeous autumnal colours, and I have to say this is probably one of my favourite Minerva prints; it’s just stunning when you see it.
The jersey in this print really looked fabulous with the gathers of the Adrienne top, and being such a buttery soft jersey, it was so comfy to wear around the show. I was very grateful that it was a breathable 100% cotton as it was incredibly busy and got very warm.
I won’t go over the construction methods again as they were exactly the same as last time, and you can read all about them here: https://thewheeliestitcher.co.uk/2026/03/12/the-adrienne-blouse/
If you haven’t tried the cotton jersey, then I would highly recommend it. It’s such a beautiful quality, and you don’t just have to make tops or t-shirts with it. I definitely could envisage a beautiful dress or, at the other end of the scale PJ’s or even undies.
Image description: (There are six images taken from different angles showing Yvonne sat in her wheelchair. Two of them are taken at the NEC. She is wearing a jersey blouse that has gathered statement sleeves and a print of abstract brush strokes in red, black, green, beige, and brown with white butterflies.)
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