Bring on the Waves! Rebecca Page Patterns Riviera Ruffle Blouse Review

Just another day on the Riviera where every hour is happy.


One of my goals this year is to sew up the patterns I have now and cave into only the best of the best mid way. I'll be happy with a 2-1 ratio (sew 2 I own, obtain 1 new trend to sew).

Rebecca Page's Riviera Ruffle Blouse pattern sat in my to-do bin for a good year before I decided to sew her up (FINALLY) last week.


The Riviera features:
- Sleeveless or Flutter Sleeves
- Beautiful cascading front ruffle option (or ruffleless!)
- Side cut bias panel options
- Sizes XXS to 5XL
It is also part of The Blouse Collection - 4 patterns for one price (40% off regular price!!) - click on the blouse to bring up my blog posts for each blouse!
- Very Vintage Blouse- Madison Blouse
- Brielle Blouse
- Riviera Ruffle Blouse

I opted for the flutter sleeve, full ruffle, side bias panels.

The main fabric is a sheer random fabric that was in my stash  already - which paired with a tank top year round or bikini top in the summer, makes this pattern even more elegant.

Honestly, the flutter sleeves are repurposed from one of the last remnants of my clubbing days in Toronto - a La Senza skin hugging, mid-thigh "nightie" that I will never fit into again (goodbye size 2 days). But the pretty meshy overlay was too pretty to dispose of. It seems to pair well with the black sheer fabric I used!

I also paired the top with my hacked Slim Fit Cargos (tutorial to come soon!). 

The Riviera fits perfectly, and grading from Medium bust to XL for my hips makes this top hug my torso in all the right ways.

The only thing I would change for next time, is to lengthen the top to at least mid-behind - I prefer longer length tops.

But seeing as it's really a layering top due to my fabric choice, it's not a huge deal for my first Rivera.

 The side panels are beautiful - like princess seams - and I like that it's an added option. 

All the steps were well laid out in the instructions, and I didn't have to take out my seam ripper once.

The front ruffle cascades beautifully as well - giving the top a nice feminine touch.  Without the ruffle, it would be a more neutral look.

Tip: DEFINITELY use light fabric - anything that doesn't cascade will leave the ruffle looking boxy and forced, and won't be as light and delicate as mine is.

Just a head's up for those wanting to use quilting cotton or similar stiffer fabrics. For the main portion of the top, those choices are fine, but you'll want to use a complimentary light fabric for the ruffle.

Overall, I'm happy with my Riviera, and it's the perfect addition to my summer attire - hopefully yours too!

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