I jumped on that pattern pretty quickly, because I wanted the black and white striped top for choir this month.I shaved 3/8" off the top portion of the back raglan seam, then I added 1/2" to the neckline all around. I shortened the sleeves SIX INCHES, then narrowed them by about 1/2" on both sides at the bottom, tapering it out at about the elbow.
It's a ten minute top, meaning I made it in ten minute increments.
I like the fit at the neckline much better, but it's still not perfect. For perfect, I think I need a teeny dart at the top of the shoulder on the sleeve portion.
I was surprised, too, at how long the sleeves still were. I was shooting for 3/4" length...they're a little past that, even with the amount I took off.
But this one is definitely wearable...it looks good under a jacket or an overshirt!
Really nice top.
ReplyDeleteoh, if only you could see the teeny gold metallic stripes bordering the white ones...it's such a pretty knit! And I got it on sale for less than $2/yard... Woot woot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the description of what you did for this version. I think that's what I'll have to do if I decide to make one. Once the production is over in two weeks.
ReplyDeleteYou've been sewing those costumes for ages!!! AND still managed to do personal projects...you're a true inspiration!
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