Martha Blouses

Red really should be considered a basic colour don't you think? Well, maybe not everyday for everyone but it certainly makes you dress differently if you embrace the idea!

This red is in a cotton fabric, and isn't as dramatic as the last red we did. This one is a true red, I'd say a primary colour red.

Great for under a suit at work, tucked into a pair of our trousers, worn loose as a jacket at the beach or knotted at the waist for fun and frolics. Match it to your lippy and it really won't matter what else you are wearing!

We've named the Martha blouse after Shona's great grandmother, a real adventurer, who followed her children out to New Zealand after her husband retired. Now that is some trip to make later in life. We think the Martha set is all about adventuring, even if it is a bit more urban than a pilgrimage on a sailing ship - just look at the pockets on the jerkin!

This style of blouse, with the strong pointed collar and darted shoulders shows up in sewing patterns from 1941 - 1946. The collar itself lived on a little longer, still appearing at the start of the New Look era.

Vintage credentials and other points to note:

Inspired from a vintage pattern (we have modernised the fit and the construction but not the style)

• Classic curved and pointed 40s collar
• Small darts sewn into the top of the sleeve
• Suitable for war-time renactors
• Pearl effect matching buttons
• Machine washable
• 100% cotton
• Breast pocket
• Fabric and components all purchased in the UK
• Manufactured in the UK

Modelled by: Luna Nightingale and Kitten Von Mew

We've named the Martha blouse after Shona's great grandmother, a real adventurer, who followed her children out to New Zealand after her husband retired. Now that is some trip to make later in life. We think the Martha is all about adventuring, even if it is a bit more urban than a pilgrimage on a sailing ship. Some might remember we did a version of this on black for a Fleur dress years ago. Its back in a easy to wear Martha blouse.

The print can take you on dates, Anniversary parties, wedding related activities and is very handy for Valentine’s Day! Shades of red, pink, green and beige adorn an off White background

Vintage credentials and other points to note: Inspired from a vintage pattern (we have modernised the fit and the construction but not the style) Classic curved and pointed 40s collarSmall darts sewn into the top of the sleeve Suitable for war-time re-enactors Breast pocket Machine washable 100% cotton Fabric and components all purchased in the UK Manufactured in the UK

Modelled by: Gemma Seager

We've named the Martha blouse after Shona's great grandmother, a real adventurer, who followed her children out to New Zealand after her husband retired. Now that is some trip to make later in life. We think the Martha is all about adventuring, even if it is a bit more urban than a pilgrimage on a sailing ship.

It truly is Mellow, in fact it’s quite a buttercream colour that is not often seen.

Alert all redheads! This is your blouse!
I find yellow really refreshing in the months when spring is just waking up but you can’t yet go without your Woolies. It will liven up the browns, blacks, greys and navys that got you through winter.
Quirky trick - use lemon against leopard print. Classic twist - warm up a black with white outfit

Vintage credentials and other points to note:

Inspired from a vintage pattern (we have modernised the fit and the construction but not the style)
Classic curved and pointed 40s collar
Small darts sewn into the top of the sleeve
Suitable for war-time re-enactors
Breast pocket
Machine washable
100% cotton
Fabric and components all purchased in the UK
Manufactured in the UK

Modelled by: Gemma Seagar100% cotton
Machine Washable

We've named the Martha blouse after Shona's great grandmother, a real adventurer, who followed her children out to New Zealand after her husband retired. Now that is some trip to make later in life. We think the Martha is all about adventuring, even if it is a bit more urban than a pilgrimage on a sailing ship.

This sweet print will be sure to delight whenever you wear it. Dogwood roses in peach, ivory, terracotta and light ochre scramble over a warm taupe background. The leaves add tones of forest and sage green.
It would go great with all your brown and beige tones, all greens, peachy pinks and could even handle being paired with raspberry red if it toned in with the peach.

The fabric is 100% viscose (AKA Rayon) and as such is very true to the styles vintage origins. However it does come with a warning in that all viscose will shrink 1-2% when washed. With ironing you can recover it to its original width, but the length doesn’t revert back to the original measurement. The manufacturer recommends dry cleaning for this reason but we prefer to wash on a cool setting (30 degrees is ok) and accept the small shrinkage. You cannot put it in the dryer, not even for a little bit, as it will not iron out again! The shrinkage will be permanent!

Vintage credentials and other points to note:

Inspired from a vintage pattern (we have modernised the fit and the construction but not the style)
Classic curved and pointed 40s collar
Small darts sewn into the top of the sleeve
Suitable for war-time re-enactors
Breast pocket
Machine washable @ 30 degrees
100% viscose
Fabric and components all purchased in the UK
Manufactured in the UK

Modelled by: Gemma Seagar100% viscose
Machine Washable @ 30 degrees

Calling all musicians, singers, dancers, and people who like music (that is everyone, isn't it?)

This very last blouse comes up small. It's really more of a size 6. Please check the measures below:

across bust 18" = 36" bust, Across Hem 17.5" = 35", length mid shoulder to hem 21.5" (this is shorter than our current blouses) and importantly, the arm cycle (the seam where the sleeve meets the body of the blouse) is shorter than normal at 16"

This lovely smart print features musical notes and symbols scattered about a navy background. You really can't go wrong if you need a simple novelty print on a classic blouse. Team it with denim or navy, any hot red, orange or yellow, bright greens, or white and ivory.

This style of blouse, with the strong pointed collar and darted shoulders shows up in sewing patterns from 1941 - 1946. The collar itself lived on a bit longer, paired with a softer shoulder at the start of the New Look era. It isn't "wrong" if you need it to wear as a late 30s blouse however, as sewing patterns always happened after a new style became popular

Vintage credentials and other points to note:

Inspired from a vintage pattern (we have modernised the fit and the construction but not the style)
Classic curved and pointed 40s collar
Full gathers at the wrist
Small darts sewn into the top of the sleeve
Suitable for war-time renactors
Pearl effect matching buttons
Machine washable
100% cotton

Our model is Caroline, owner of Fritzi's Hair Parlour in Sweden. The shoot took place there and at the neighbouring Austin's Vintage. The Photographer is Lee Parker

We've named the Martha blouse after Shona's great grandmother, a real adventurer, who followed her children out to New Zealand after her husband retired. Now that is some trip to make later in life! We think the Martha set is all about adventuring, even if it is a bit more urban than a pilgrimage on a sailing ship - just look at the pockets on the jerkin!100% cotton
Machine Washable