The Mock T is from Jalie's Twin Set (2566). I made it sleeveless, and the armhole needs some tweaking to be perfectly gap free as a sleeveless top, but since it will be worn under a topper virtually all the time I can live with it. I'll work on it before I try it sleeveless again.
This is my 4th Jalie Pleated Cardigan (2919)...and would you believe that, as I put the pattern away yesterday, I noticed for the first time that those tucks should be on the OUTSIDE of the garment? In my head, they should be inside, and I never even looked at the directions to see that my head wasn't in agreement with the Jalie designers. But...even knowing they should be outside, I think I prefer them inside. At least on fabric as bulky as this (it's a poly/rayon/lycra jersey). They would stand away from the garment a bit and add visual weight, I think. If I were using a very thin, limp fabric...well, maybe I'll do it right someday.
However, this is my second major alteration to the pattern. I worked the armsecye/sleeve head over a bit, moving the sleeve cap up and into the shoulder so that it sits more on my shoulder instead of down my arm, and I moved the shoulder seam forward at the shoulder point, adjusting the curve on the sleeve pattern as well, so now the back sleeve cap is longer and shallower than the front sleeve cap and the ease has been reduced in the sleeve so it's pretty close to a 1:1 ratio with the armsceye.
(Just realizes I should've taken photos of my changes. I'll try and remember to do that next time I pull the pattern out). But the big change was a style change in the back:
I added a seam at the waist, and made a gore for the lower back, lengthening it at the center. It might be a teeny bit more flattering if the back waist seam curved down as well, but it's not bad.
I really wanted full length sleeves, but I was literally ONE INCH short on having enough fabric to squeeze that full length sleeve on. So I went with the tabbed 3/4 length that I used on my last two versions.
So, how many pleated cardigans can my wardrobe hold?? We'll see...
Hi,I've read your blog for while, but recently my laptop died and I lost my list of favorites. Is it possible to access your blog archives?
ReplyDeleteAnd no, it's not possible to have too many pleated cardigans!
Melodye, I'm assuming you came in to this post; if you click on the header at the top of the page it'll take you to the home page of the blog and the archives are listed in the sidebar. I really need to neaten them up some, but, well, they're there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!