Port Elizabeth in Silk

Working with silk was a first for me so I wanted the project to be as simple as can be. The Port Elizabeth blouse from Goldfinch and Eagle was an obvious choice for this. There are only two pattern pieces to this pattern, a front and a back. The pattern can be downloaded for free on burdastyle.

I absolutely love this pattern for its simplicity and versatility. The blouse is easy and simple to wear, alomst like a t-shirt, sews up like a dream, and uses very little fabric. It's an ideal evening or weekend project to use up some leftover yardage.

The simplicty of the design also makes this an ideal pattern for variations. My Port Elizabeth version has buttons down the back. They are only there for aestehetic reasons since I can easily slip in and out of the blouse without using them.

I also modified the pattern slightly to accommodate for my larger cup size. I made an FBA and added a small bust dart. Additionally, I added tucks at the front and back to cinch the blouse in at the waistline, which looks so much better when you have a large bust.

Both alterations were super easy to do and I now have my very own Port Elizabeth master pattern from which endless variations could spring. Have you tried this pattern yet?