New Look: 6838 (Misses Pants and Knit Tops)  - Type:Tops  | | Viewed 312 times
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| | Posted on: | 2/11/13 10:35 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | New Look Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Recommend, with Modifications | | | | Fabric: | Cotton-Lycra Knit [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description: Knit tops with neckline and sleeve options and drawstring pants
Pattern Sizing:Size A (XS-XL) I cut a small which corresponds to size 10-12.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes, after I made some alterations.
Were the instructions easy to follow?Yes, very simple.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I love the shape of the boatneck option in this pattern.
Fabric Used:A light-weight red, black, and white patterned Lycra jersey knit (free) from my stash and Pellon Easy-Knit fusible interfacing.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:When I made this pattern before I found the neckline was too wide to stay on my shoulders. This time I added half an inch to the inside edge of the shoulders on front and back. I took the time to reinforce the shoulder seams by fusing knit interfacing to the seam allowances. I also fused it along the neckline curves because I used that technique in another knit top and the neckline has stood up to constant wear. Even so, there was some stretching at the neck so I folded the hem in place and steamed the ease out of the fabric as I shaped the neckline.
The first time I attempted this pattern, the back was extra wide because the pattern had an extra inch added to the width on the back pattern piece only.That did not work for me especially since my back is actually narrower than my front. Therefore, I customized the back piece narrowing it at the center and scooping in the curve, beginning at the neckline. I also fused the hems of the sleeves like the neckline to make them more durable.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Yes. However, I can not recommend this pattern. I think you will receive better results if you either draft your own pattern or buy another basic t-shirt pattern. This one might not fit you straight out of the envelope. I do reccomend that when you buy a t-shirt pattern that you choose one with a center back seam for shaping and for dealing with swayback issues.
Conclusion: Another great knit t-shirt. My goal is a whole wardrobe of them. I have a great medium weight black & white Lycra stripe all ready for the next one. |
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Looks like you got a very nice fit. Thanks for your thorough review.
2/11/13 12:17 PM
Lovely top with great fit. Thanks for all the helpful info on this pattern. Great job!
2/11/13 12:34 PM
Beautiful fit and fabric. I shall take your recommendation about the centre back seam for sway back fitting. It certainly worked for you. Now make more!
2/11/13 2:21 PM
I too made this pattern and found the shoulders way too wide and made the same adjustment to the neck and back. It frustrates me that I have to almost re-draft every pattern I use. There have to be better patterns out there, even the independents are sometimes way off. You have a very nice fit, and cute top.
2/12/13 5:58 AM
Nice!
2/14/13 11:24 AM