weekly photo challenge: let there be light!

LIGHT, n. lite. [L. lux, light and luceo, to shine.]  1. That ethereal agent or matter which makes objects perceptible to the sense of seeing…  7. Illumination of mind; instruction; knowledge.

Knew I wanted to make this pattern as it reminds me of one I had 20-odd years ago and loved.  But also knew I wanted to make some modifications, which took a bit more time than “Make It Tonight” as it says on the envelope.  Thank you, dear Karen, for the pattern!

McCall’s 8964, 1984

first I wanted longer sleeves, so changed the 2 sleeve pieces

instead of a shirttail hem, decided to use rayon seam binding

added piping at the neckline, a ruffle to keep hands warm, and its done

Didn’t realize when I started that I’d end up with this version, but as the blouse came together, each change dictated the next, as I thought about the mood and feeling I wanted from the double fleeced fabric.  This isn’t an office blouse, but something to keep me warm while sitting in a cold room working at a computer.

Interesting how “let there be light” works into how we choose to make up each pattern, don’t you think?

Link to WordPress Challenge here.