Pretty in Purple Margo Blouse

Today I'm sharing a new purple Margo Blouse for spring.  I stitched this one up in a lovely Anna Sui silk that's been sitting in my stash for a year and I'm quite proud I cut into it because it was becoming one of those fabrics that was too precious to cut into. 

My Margo Blouse Pinterest board was the inspiration for this version.  I made View B but left the elastic out of the sleeve.  It looks fresh and it's right on trend with the bell sleeve craze.  I sewed it up in about 3 hours and brightened up my closet.

I've been quite busy in my sewing studio these days and while I sew I like to watch Netflix and listen to podcasts.  Unfortunately when I get ready to sew I find I spend the first 15 minutes figuring out what I'm going to watch or listen to.  Does anyone else have this problem? This week I binge listened to The Maker Style podcast hosted by Rachel.  She interviews different people in the sewing industry  (my favorite is the Kate from The Foldline episode) and has a modern take on garment sewing.  I don't just listen to sewing podcasts and I'd love some suggestions.  What are you listening to or watching?

​Diane