BWOF September... My Picks

I've had the September issue of BWOF in my hot little hands for over two weeks now. I haven't made a thing out of it, but there are several things that I like and that I might make sometime. I didn't like this issue quite as much as the August issue, but I have a feeling that this one is going to be a sleeper. I'm going to come back to it in the months to come and find more and more to love.

This is blouse #118. It's simple and pretty. I love the scoop neckline with the bow. The sleeves are nice, too with the pleats and the simple cuffs.
This is blouse #120. I love the pleated collar. It's absolutely gorgeous and would really draw the eye up to the face. However... I would leave off the flappy thing running down the front over the buttons, and I would probably substitute the plain cuffs from #118. With that beautiful collar, you don't need a lot of other frou-frou going on.

This is blouse #139 from the plus section. This is incredibly beautiful in the photos made up in a white silk chiffon. What a classic piece. I love the V-neckline, the gathers at the raglan seams, and the bow that you could tie as high or as low as you like. I'd wear this with a fabulous high-waist skirt and pearls.

Okay, this piece, waistcoat blouse #129, is kind of odd. But I kinda like it anyway. It's like a vest and blouse all in one. I'd omit the ruffles on the sleeves- they take away from the pretty pleating, and I'd leave off the waist ruffle. Without them I think this would be a really cute top for work.

And here we have Jeans #113. I love the yoke detailing, the pockets and the fact that they aren't low-slung. (Thank you, BWOF!) And the best part? They're the extra pattern with the illustrated sewing course!

And last but not least, is the sheath dress, #138, from the plus section. At first I didn't really give this one much attention. It's just another princess seamed sheath dress. Yeah, the gathers at the shoulder are a nice touch, but still. Then I saw the back. It has a swishy little fishtail hem! How adorable! I'd definately have to make a muslin of this one- the neckline appears a bit wide in the drawing and in the photo. I already had a disappointing experience with a wide neckline once this year. I don't want to have another one.

All in all this a good issue. I can't wait to scrape up some mojo and make something out of it.