I did a sew-along with my daughter, teaching her to sew, and we each made a Driftwood blouse. I love the pattern and I have another cut out with the button front to sew next. Pleased that the smallest size in the women’s pattern fit my daughter. One less star because sometimes the videos didn’t quite match up with the written instructions in this one but I was spoiled by the perfection of the Breeze pattern I made last! I had a bit of trouble with the gathering on The neckline such a long stretch(gathering threads kept breaking) and in the end looked up and learned a new method for gathering which was zig zagging over a length of crochet cotton, and that worked well. I also put pockets into the blouse. Thanks Twig and Tale for a great pattern which I will use many times over.

Wonderful pattern! Amazing, easy to follow instructions. To make it better, I’d add info for a full-bust-alteration from the blog in addition to the bust/hip alteration already described in the pattern. I used said alteration from the pattern, but still had fit issues in the underarm and neckline. I hope to perfect the fit for me and make several more with the various options it provides.

I used a very large thrifted men's button-up shirt for the front and back. I added extra buttonholes but otherwise I did not alter the shirt. For the sleeves i used cotton jersey. Gathering is a little looser because I wanted a more generous neckline. Sewn in size I and flared out a bit for generous hips. It came out perfect!

I went down a size from the size I measured at and it ended up being the perfect size! I used some quilting cotton that my mom has had for years. The directions were very thorough and all the parts went together seamlessly. I hadn't done any gathering in years, and got lots of practice with this pattern, and it ended up being easy and so pretty! I think I will make the blouse style next!

This pattern is perfect for summer top. It is loosely fitted and easy to move in it. I struggled with the neckline gather initially but an experienced seamster advised me to gather it in sections. So, I divided it into two sections and it worked out really well. For the long sleeves version, it was a little short for my extra long arm. I will make it longer next time.

An easy summer project, it fits great and fast to make.

I really love the pattern, very versatile, and I will enjoy doing variations in the future. It is beautiful. The instructions were very clear and as a novice sewist I really learned a great deal the easy way, no trial and error, no seam ripper, just follow all the very well explained and photographed steps to get it right the first time.

My first attempt at an adult driftwood blouse for my daughter using a duvet cover she had as a child. I must admit I found the adult version easier and less fiddly than the children's. Again I did struggle with gathering the neck but I'm hoping with practice I'll find that less troublesome.