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phoebe & vita

Vita

Vita 1(above: Phoebe Blouse. Photo by Anna Allen)

Anna Allen is a talented young designer/maker who specialises in original handmade clothing. Via a tip-off from a friend on Instagram, I found a photo of a beautiful blouse she made for a customer, using Spoonflower fabric. 

Read more about Anna's 'Phoebe Blouse' on her blog.

The fabric design, 'Vita', is one of mine from a few years back, (you can find it for sale, in various fabric types, here) inspired by the Bloomsbury Group. I remember that year I binge-read lots of books about Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf and their creative community.

I really enjoyed making fabric designs, I'd like to do some more one day. Thank you, Anna, for letting me use your photo!

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10 responses to “phoebe & vita”

  1. muenzeeins Avatar
    muenzeeins

    beautiful fabric and beautiful blouse!! thanks for sharing!!

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  2. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    I saw this blouse on Anna’s site and just fell in love with the blouse and the fabric! I was wondering if you can recommend the type of cotton that would be soft and work for a blouse like this? I am thinking of ordering some. Thanks!

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  3. louana Avatar
    louana

    Absolutely gorgeous! That design has long been a favourite of mine and it looks stunning as a blouse! A lovely collaboration!

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  4. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    I too was wondering what would be the best type of fabric to choose. The fabric makes a wonderful blouse. I would love to treat myself to my own item of clothing in this fabric. The blouse is very beautiful, both the wonderful fabric and the design of the pattern. The sewing is pretty good too!

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  5. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thank you, muenzeeins 🙂

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    tinyhappy

    thank you, melissa! to be honest, i’m not sure exactly what fabric anna used (should have asked her that) but will email and find out. 🙂

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    tinyhappy

    thank you, louana! x

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    tinyhappy

    hi sara, thank you for your message. i’ll ask anna about the fabric type. i have ordered this print in basic cotton (quilting weight) and the voile (lightweight) and would probably prefer to wear a voile shirt… though it would be a strictly summer garment!

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  9. Emma Avatar
    Emma

    Goodness, I have to admit to some blouse envy. I’ve been eyeing your fabric for so long Melissa and I hope to receive a sewing machine for my birthday next month. I think I know what I’ll be aiming for now.

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  10. Leigh Avatar
    Leigh

    I remember this fabric from when you first designed it – it’s so lovely, Melissa, and how wonderful it looks made up into this pretty blouse!

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