I just spent 30 minutes writing this review, and it disappeared into space. So here I go again. (-: Hope there won't be two of these.
I have made FIVE of the sleeveless shell pattern. #3 is wearable, but has issues. #5, which I finished today, is wonderful! The others have gone bye bye to the wadder graveyard.
My problem with this pattern, and another that I recently made several times, is the huge amount of ease included. These resemble maternity tops. I'm not sure how to choose the size I want to end up with. Louise does put body measurements and finished garment measurements, but they don't seem to help me.
Even though there is so much ease, I still have to put a FBA in the pattern. The FBA increases the length by 1 1/4", but that still does not lengthen the front enough so it doesn't hike up. The weird thing is, I am NOT large busted. I must have a very small rib cage under what I do have to require so much FBA.
I also have had to put a HIGH ROUND BACK adjustment in this pattern and the other one I made. (I think it is called Relax A Little.)
For pictures and more details of the issues I encountered, please see my blog post here:
http://www.joyful-expressions.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-heart-really-is-aflutter.html
I love the style of this pattern, and I love the top-stitching. I will make it again, I'm sure, now that I have it almost perfect.
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I love how this has turned out on you. It looks perfect.
3/13/13 10:44 PM
A beautiful and stylish top that looks like an excellent fit.
3/14/13 0:47 AM
This is a lovely top that looks great on you.
3/14/13 5:26 AM
Beautiful fit and great fabric!
3/14/13 6:48 AM
Great job on perfecting the fit.
3/14/13 6:52 AM
It does look perfect. What a great fit, looks great on you
3/14/13 6:53 AM
Pretty top! I enjoyed the blog post and found the commentary helpful on the shoulder and armhole fitting.
3/14/13 6:55 AM
Congratulations -- 5 times is a winner! Love the top on you - beautiful fit. Thanks for your comments.
3/14/13 12:11 PM
The fabric is especially lovely - hard to distinguish what it is from the photo but it's very pretty!
3/14/13 3:19 PM
Very nice top - the fit is perfect
3/14/13 7:33 PM