The front is fine. Nothing special. It fits ok. I'm not crazy about the fabric...I ordered that one online and wasn't expecting it to be so orange. From the shoulders to the navel, it's a 12 graded up to a 16 on the hips. I also added three inches to the torso. I'd say I need a little more fabric around the hips. I measured me, I followed the pattern measurements. It should work. Maybe I needed to add the inches in a different place!
The back is a huge problem. I had to take a tuck in the back neckline to keep it from gaping or falling off my shoulders. Around the small of my back, there is too much fabric...and then we go back to too little fabric around the hips. Fitting suggestions would be helpful!!!
Even though I'm not thrilled with the shirt, these pics are of the COVERSTITCHING! I got a new Babylock Coverstitch Machine for Christmas. (Ok, a little early, I know....there won't be anything under the tree for me...that's ok!)
See how pretty?!?! I actually look forward to hemming and finishing the knit edges. I am just obsessed with this machine and how I can use it next. Let me know if you have any project ideas that are intensive on the coverstitching!
In conclusion, I can wear the shirt, but I wouldn't make it again. Drat. I need a good T-shirt pattern with neckline options. Any suggestions there?
I'm not good with fitting advice, but I have to say the orange looks great on you!! And the pattern is super cute too!
ReplyDeleteThe coverstitching is FANTASTIC! And since I only sew straight lines, I'm definitely not the person to ask for fitting advice!!
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