BrendaJoyce said... Even though you had trouble with the pattern, this top really looks stunning on you. The fit is fabulous, especially around the arms. No gaposis at all. 12/15/12 4:16 PM
Irene said... I feel duly warned by your review . . . but you look fabulous in this top, and it fits you beautifully. 12/15/12 4:31 PM
EleanorSews said... In spite of the difficulties, this top is lovely on you. Both fit and fabric are perfect for you. 12/15/12 5:24 PM
Lori9999 said... Thanks everyone for your very kind comments. 12/15/12 9:25 PM
Vonnevo said... Thank you and congratulations on writing your first review !!! Your top looks fabulous, despite your difficulties with the armhole finish. I have this pattern and was very excited to see your review.
I pulled out my pattern and yes, I think there may be a better way to finish the armholes, to eliminate the bulk. My RTW cowl top is finished in a similar way too. I wonder if flattenning the shoulder seams with wooden clappers, will reduce the bulk. I often do this with knits on side seam facings. 12/16/12 2:47 AM
RisaJ said... Top looks great on you. Thanks for the review. 12/16/12 10:41 AM
Lori9999 said... Vonnevo, I don't have a wooden clapper, but did my best to to reduce the bulk by grading and smashing with a hammer. I am thinking that if I make this top again, I might try either re-working the front facing pattern piece by eliminating the pleat completely or replacing it with a dart, which could then be trimmed to lie flatter. 12/16/12 1:20 PM
usbeckers said... Thank you for the review and advice on the arm hole... looks great :) 1/7/13 10:20 PM
Leora said... It looks great for all the trouble you had. Thanks for the heads up. 4/30/13 2:51 AM
Even though you had trouble with the pattern, this top really looks stunning on you. The fit is fabulous, especially around the arms. No gaposis at all.
12/15/12 4:16 PM
I feel duly warned by your review . . . but you look fabulous in this top, and it fits you beautifully.
12/15/12 4:31 PM
In spite of the difficulties, this top is lovely on you. Both fit and fabric are perfect for you.
12/15/12 5:24 PM
Thanks everyone for your very kind comments.
12/15/12 9:25 PM
Thank you and congratulations on writing your first review !!! Your top looks fabulous, despite your difficulties with the armhole finish. I have this pattern and was very excited to see your review. I pulled out my pattern and yes, I think there may be a better way to finish the armholes, to eliminate the bulk. My RTW cowl top is finished in a similar way too. I wonder if flattenning the shoulder seams with wooden clappers, will reduce the bulk. I often do this with knits on side seam facings.
12/16/12 2:47 AM
Top looks great on you. Thanks for the review.
12/16/12 10:41 AM
Vonnevo, I don't have a wooden clapper, but did my best to to reduce the bulk by grading and smashing with a hammer. I am thinking that if I make this top again, I might try either re-working the front facing pattern piece by eliminating the pleat completely or replacing it with a dart, which could then be trimmed to lie flatter.
12/16/12 1:20 PM
Thank you for the review and advice on the arm hole... looks great :)
1/7/13 10:20 PM
It looks great for all the trouble you had. Thanks for the heads up.
4/30/13 2:51 AM