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New Look 6707

It’s quite thrilling to be one of the first people to review a pattern. When you search for hashtag inspiration and get photos of planes instead of patterns, you know you’re going to be one of the first haha.

Almond Rock makes New Look 6707 v neck blouse with oversized collar in pink gingham

New Look 6707 is a sweet v-neck blouse that has an optional oversized ruffle collar and puff sleeves finished with a hem band. It was only recently released and taps into that trend of statement collars we can’t seem to escape right now.

I really liked the pattern but was scared whether the collar would be too big for my narrow shoulders. I thought the only way to know for sure would be to sew up a wearable toile. I chose a polycotton gingham that I had in my stash from Minerva. It was originally for a sweet 50s dress but I decided I wanted a smaller print for that project.

Close up of Almond Rock in New Look 6707 v neck blouse with oversized collar in pink gingham

The collar involves a fair bit of gathering to make that ruffle but it’s so sweet when finished. I cut my collar as the pattern recommended with a straight grain line arrow position. This means the front ends up on the bias of the gingham creating an eye-catching effect.

Almond Rock makes New Look 6707 v neck blouse with oversized collar in pink gingham

For the sleeves I already knew I couldn’t pull off the pleated sleeve caps. I tried that with my unfinished Sasha McCall’s dress which, yep you’ve guessed it, I didn’t finish for that reason. So on the tissue I folded out the pleats for a smooth sleeve cap while keeping the volume in the lower part of the sleeve. These sleeves remind me of the 70s McCall’s blouse I made recently.

Almond Rock makes New Look 6707 v neck blouse with oversized collar in pink gingham

Even with a wearable toile I couldn’t resist ensuring a good pattern match. But I think the fabric isn’t right for this design on me. It’s too sugary sweet for my liking and again, the print is too big. I’m going to make it again with a little more length in the body and a plain fabric or less oversized print.

Almond Rock makes New Look 6707 v neck blouse with oversized collar in pink gingham

I’ll probably still wear this during summer don’t get me wrong! Have you been tempted by this pattern?

(3) Comments

  1. Carol Thomas says:

    Lovely and fresh looking! Good choice to omit the gathered sleeves, I think it would have made the blouse much too fussy.

  2. shivani says:

    Amy this is super cute! I love this collar, and am sorely tempted by the pattern – just not sure if it’s a particularly “me” style. And I think you are absolutely right to smooth out the sleeve head – with the gathering and the collar, it’s just a bit too much!

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