...by Vogue 1357.
It was such a cute little summer top that I couldn't wait to get it made.
But I should have made a doggone muslin - yes a muslin of this simple looking top. So what's the problem with the pattern?
- Well, on me the armhole is 2 1/4" too low - causing major underarm bra exposure
- I decreased the center front neckline and center back 1". Needed to decrease 1 1/2" to 2" instead.
- Increased back strap seam allowance to 1 3/8" to remove excess slackness
Stitch-slapped. Hilarious! I've been there friend. It is always the simple looking patterns that do me in...
ReplyDeletelol! Muslins to the rescue! It never dawns on me to do a muslin. When my eyes start gleaming bright on that fabric and my hand grabs those scissors, sensibilities fly out the window. I'm learning.
ReplyDeleteHi Faye, yes, I've fallen into this trap too :)
ReplyDeleteDon't you just hate those. I have one too and I've been dreading creating the post. Lol
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain! lol! not having sewn clothing in years, my first blouse was way I mean way to low & the more I tried to fix it the worse it got lol!they say it will get better, humm good thing we have a year lol!
ReplyDeleteHelen
I'm guilty of not sewing a muslin too. Usually, it works out OK, but when you want it to work .... disaster!! You have my commiserations.
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