I like the pattern...it went together easily and quickly. I made the size 6 and thought it was a good fit. The underarm seam sits high and close, but not so much that I can't wear it. I just have to be careful not to rip the seams when I pull it over my head (it's a pullover style). I did make a few changes...The neckline is very low...I raised it 3 inches just for some modesty, and I think it still looks good without being so revealing.
The sleeve hems are finished with elastic. Yuck! I just gathered the bottom edge and sewed in to a 3/4" wide band instead. I like the band a lot better then the recommended elastic.
Total cost: $3
$1 for the pattern and $2 for cheap Walmart fabric. Thread, buttons, and elastic came from my stash.
Cheers!
Jessica
Nice Job! I saw this pattern and liked it, but passed it up because of the low neckline. I agree - it looks just great brought up a bit.
ReplyDeleteYour new top looks great! The wristlet and clothes pin bag are too cute! Love the picture of your boys too!
ReplyDeletecute. I like the neckline raised too. I saw some cute fabric marked down to $1.00 a yard at Walmart today. It wasn't the fabric that comes in at $1.00, but was originally $4.00, I think.
ReplyDeleteI love it... it is sooo nice...
ReplyDeleteand I miss Walmart, too... I have lived in the States couple years ago...
The craft section is much wider than here in Germany... but I won't complain and don't ask me to show you my fabrics... I have more than enough... lol... so I promised myself to sew first all the fabrics before I buy new one...
But it is so hard to keep to my comittment sometimes...
Warm regards
Andrea
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