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Posted on: 9/27/16 1:37 PM ET
Hi. How would you suggest I adapt this woven pattern for a knit?
https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/65598
Should I keep the darts or illiminate them?
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Posted on: 9/27/16 1:52 PM ET
https://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/65598

Angled front bust darts
Eliminate - if small, eg. up to 1.5"
Keep - if larger or you need a full bust adjustment

Dart on back of sleeve - Eliminate

  
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Posted on: 9/27/16 1:59 PM ET
I think those French darts are a design element, and should definitely stay! Otherwise it'll just be another plain knit T (albeit with a boat neck).

...And I'm not really a fan of darts in my knit tops. You might need to adjust the fit of them, but I think you'll miss the styling if you get rid of them altogether.
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Posted on: 9/28/16 6:50 PM ET
What kind of knit??

I made that pattern in a lightweight cotton sateen and a ponte. I made no changes for the ponte other than slightly larger side seams. HOWEVER, I am considering removing the facing and just binding the neckline. Even with understitching it flips out.

So I would say if you're using something stable like ponte or other double knit, not many changes will be needed.

Oh I kept the zipper because I did an (awesome) visible zipper.
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Posted on: 9/28/16 7:53 PM ET
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