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Some good points to watch for..it is a cute pattern and I'm glad you'll get some use out of it. I have another pattern very similar, so I appreciate this review. thanx
9/12/11 12:39 PM
I do think it's drafted for the cowl really....your version looks good on you though, and it's yourself who is the worst critic - I like the look! :)
9/12/11 2:08 PM
This looks very useful and smart. The neck would bother me to the point of not wearing it - can you do a couple decorative neck darts? That is what I would do even if it meant redoing the neck line - it will be such a useful piece for you during cold weather activities I would definitely want to keep it around. Love the color and warm feeling of this.
9/12/11 3:51 PM
My wheels are turning on a fix for the neckline because it's so nice otherwise. This looks like a pattern adjustment that might come to you in your sleep. I also thought of some decorative darts or a slice and overlap at CF with topstitching to form a V. I like the lines and color on you.
9/12/11 7:07 PM
I would add a collar and sleeves, or just edging, from recovered/recycled cashmere sweater or some such thing. A ribbed knit pulled a little taut could take care of the bagginess.
9/12/11 8:27 PM
Thanks all for those very constructive suggestions. I am reluctant to tackle this project again because the texture of my fabric makes unpicking more difficult than usual. Yet I do have enough fabric left over to add sleeves, and darts at the neck are an excellent suggestion, so maybe I will feel like returning to it after a while.
9/12/11 8:35 PM
I agree with the others -- if you can stand to try a fix on the neck and armholes, maybe adding tighter neck and sleeve bands (possibly in a contrast fabric) into which the fabric could be eased, or else using some decorative darts or tucks, would help. I had a Cutting Line Designs blouse with wingy cap sleeves once that I solved by making box pleats over the shoulder seams, but that might be too bulky in this fabric -- Barb's slice-and-overlap idea sounds better. Hope you can get some use out of the vest either way.
9/13/11 5:44 AM
I can see this top as a great winter vest to pullover whatever you are wearing. I am a cold frog and need to layer up in winter! For the neckline, could you consider a small inverted pleat at CF? I have seen this done on RTW tops and the effect is quite good. I like the "sticky up" armholes!
9/13/11 10:30 PM
Sometimes Freya, I think as seamstresses we are too hard on our sewing....your tunic is great...and gives you a 'bohemian' look...I hope you take that as the compliment it is.
9/16/11 6:39 AM