The new collection from Mimoï Patterns was released last week and I obviously fell for it... because I have loved Isabelle's models for many years! 

In short, the 5 models of the new collection appealed to me but with the return of the sun in Belgium and the little coupon of golden daisies I had in stock, I naturally turned to the pretty Savage model. 

A super original model with a front pleat and a tie knot. Isabelle once again did a very beautiful pattern design job and I love it! 

I share my sewing adventure here. 

The Savage blouse model by Mimoï

The Savage sewing pattern allows you to create a shirt that is as elegant as it is comfortable. Its gathers and wide draped pleat, which ties stylishly, give it a unique and refined look

The finishes are neat with French seams, a beautiful facing to have a collar if you open the blouse, or not if you close it all the way up! 

It can be paired with both pants and a skirt! 

A really great top to sew for spring/summer! 

Information for sewing this model

The Savage blouse is available in PDF version on our site from size 32 to 50.
If you wish, when printing, you can select size layers to print only the size you need. It makes it easier for you to find your way through the cutting lines.
The pattern in PDF format can be printed in A4/US Letter or linear A0, with seam allowances included.

You will also receive a richly illustrated sewing guide for easy and intuitive tracking of each step and 

A booklet with the necessary instructions for printing and using the size layers.

The model's height is 168 cm 

In the seamstress's basket

To sew your Savage blouse you will need a lightweight to medium-weight woven fabric: poplin or viscose crepe, tencel, lyocell, linen, linen/viscose, viscose satin, viscose twill, broderie anglaise … 

The necessary supplies are:
- 140cm wide fabrics: Sizes 32–36: 134 cm,  Sizes 38-42: 150 cm,  Sizes 44-50: 155 cm
- Fusible interfacing 50 cm
- 15 mm buttons x5 or x3 if you want to wear the top of your blouse open

My supplies

I chose a coupon of coral cotton voile plumetis with daisies in gold foil from our joly coupons, the 3m coupons as well as a good quality thread in a coordinating color and white H200 fusible interfacing.

I selected some buttons from my personal stash. 

I would add that a heat- or water-erasable pen will help you with making this pattern, especially for the ties and the clean finish strip. 

The technical points for sewing this pattern

Savage is considered intermediate level and I think that is entirely justified. It is a pattern that requires precision for sewing the pleat and the ties. 

When sewing Savage, you will encounter the following technical points: 
- Sew ties
- Sew a yoke panel
- Sew gathers
- Sew armhole facings
- Sew a front facing 
- Making buttonholes
- Finishing a hem with a clean facing strip

My sewing experience

I chose to sew the blouse in size 34. Being between two sizes (34 and 36), I looked at the finished garment size chart. Since the blouse has a lot of ease thanks to the pleat, I decided to take the smaller of the two sizes. 

I cut my pattern and pieces very quickly. 

Then, I set about fusing the front and armhole facings. 
Finally, I was able to start sewing.

I read the assembly manual but preferred to do the assembly my own way 😂 especially for the shoulder seams and attaching the facing (page 8 of the manual). 

Let me explain...

I sewed the front and back neckline before assembling the back facing. I attached the front facings at the shoulders leaving a 1cm seam allowance free, which made it easier to sew the neckline. Once my neckline was assembled, I attached the back facing to the shoulders and resumed at the casing step (page 10). I found it faster and simpler, at least for me. 

The rest of the steps are very easy, especially with flat-felled seams for the sides and armhole facings. 

Sewing the ties works very well with marking the notches with a marker even though it requires some technique and precision. 

Finally, I tackled making the buttonholes and attaching the buttons and tada... the blouse was finished! 

It took me about 5/6 hours from printing the pattern to attaching the buttons. 

I really like how my Savage blouse turned out! 

I find it comfortable and original in its design.

I'm sure that by varying the fabrics, you can get very different results: from a chic blouse to a very casual blouse! 

I think it will be perfect for spring with jeans or even in summer for warmer evenings, or simply over a swimsuit! 

Find all of Isabelle's patterns from Mimoï patterns here

and our joly coupons including the daisy fabric here

So, ready to sew Isabelle's patterns? I am, in fact I still have several on my to sew list 😂! 

Get your needles ready!