It's a totally easy shirt to make up and I made it as they did in the pattern instructions. But I had the foresight (thank goodness!) to pin fit the sides. If you make it up with no changes, you will be wearing a bag! Sooo, I wound up making a few changes. LOL.
As you can see by the picture to the right, I laid both the front and back pattern pieces on top of each other matching up the side and underarm seams. I kept the pieces I removed from the top and used them to make my changes to the pattern pieces. I didn't mess with the length. It seemed just fine to me.
I do like the pattern after making these changes. And I'll probably make it up several times. I like the lace overlay and have some in my stash so I'll be making that version. I especially like the striped view too. You could also color block the striped view and I think that would be a fun look.
Here's the front where I rescued it from total plainness by embroidering a John Deere lace design on a scrap of fabric and did a raw edge applique to the front. Even tho it's a muslin, it's wearable and I like it. LOL. Oh one warning. The neckline is a little wider than I like so the next time I make it, I will be fixing that. But for some dumb reason, it doesn't gape when you bend over.
Oh I thought you might like to see the lace applique up close too.
The front hemline is shorter than the back. I like that; I think it's rather flattering and it seems to hit me in just the right spot. But remember I'm 5'8" and if you're shorter, you will want to shorten it.
Overall, I like it!
You know it's real hard to read a pattern to figure out if there's a decent cut on this.....a couple of things I look for is on the instructions to see if there's any shape at all in the side seam - a waist or above waist dip; then look for darting, and if there isn't any, we all benefit from an SBA/FBA, even if you don't do anything below the waist, a dart to the side is a life-saver; and the third thing is some sort of shaping through center front with a seam and maybe the center back (if not with back darts).
ReplyDeleteBut (aside from the darts) it's really hard to see if the cut and shape of the garment really has any shape.....it's a crap shoot!
Hey! Actually this pattern had NO shaping at all. Taking it in a bit certainly helped. Glad you're back!
DeleteThanks for this good info. This pattern is on my maybe list. I am also 5'8" and would wear a large, so I'll make your changes and see if it helps.
ReplyDeleteHi Angela! I have a bunch of friends who have been looking at this one too; I try to make it up so they can see whether it's worth the time & money. Hope it works for you!
DeleteBtw, I removed your other comment since it was a duplicate.
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ReplyDeleteI'll take a look!
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