crazygrad said... LOVE your fabric! I have been sitting on this pattern for a while-- thanks for the review! 9/5/10 8:06 PM
carolynw said... I think it looks very nice but I do know what you mean about kimono sleeves sticking up a bit - has happened to me so try curving the shoulder seam towards the hem - that may help but as said it looks really nice - the fabric is so beautiful 9/5/10 10:49 PM
barebear said... I think it looks gorgeous! You picked a beautiful fabric, and the pattern shows it off well. But I can understand the reluctance with the sleeves, if that isn't your thing. I like your modifications already. You could try to tuck or pleat it at the top of the sleeve, where it sticks out, and either attach a tie or a tab or something (possibly in a contrasting colour) to hold the tuck closed. This would draw the winged out sleeve closer to your arm. I hope that makes sense. :) 9/6/10 4:58 PM
Vivienne said... I love it too! Totally get you about the Madame Butterfly / culturally appropriate feeling though. 10/10/11 1:33 PM
very pretty top
9/5/10 5:26 PM
LOVE your fabric! I have been sitting on this pattern for a while-- thanks for the review!
9/5/10 8:06 PM
I think it looks very nice but I do know what you mean about kimono sleeves sticking up a bit - has happened to me so try curving the shoulder seam towards the hem - that may help but as said it looks really nice - the fabric is so beautiful
9/5/10 10:49 PM
I think it looks gorgeous! You picked a beautiful fabric, and the pattern shows it off well. But I can understand the reluctance with the sleeves, if that isn't your thing. I like your modifications already. You could try to tuck or pleat it at the top of the sleeve, where it sticks out, and either attach a tie or a tab or something (possibly in a contrasting colour) to hold the tuck closed. This would draw the winged out sleeve closer to your arm. I hope that makes sense. :)
9/6/10 4:58 PM
I love it too! Totally get you about the Madame Butterfly / culturally appropriate feeling though.
10/10/11 1:33 PM