Yesterday, I showed y'all what I made during the month of June. Today, I'll show you the only thing that I managed to get sewn during July.
McCall's 5471 is one of those made-for-you patterns. It has separate pattern pieces for A/B, C, D cups. This is really great, they've done 1 pattern adjustment for me, only 5 or so to go! The only differences for the various views are the sleeves. I made view A, the 3/4 sleeves with a gathered ruffle around the bottom.
This shirt is a wearable muslin that I made just to try out the pattern and to use up some of my fabric stash. I pretty much made this shirt straight out of the envelope. I started with a size 16, transitioning out to an 18 at the hips. I cut off the collar stand about and 1/8" and the collar a scant 1/4". I did a 1/2" swayback adjustment and I finished off the shirt with red snaps that I ordered online from SewBaby.
Okay, so now let me tell you what all I need to do to next time that I make this. First, raise the bust points about 1 1/2" or wear a lousy bra, slash and spread the sleeves at least an 1" (my high bust measurement may put me in a 16 but my arms are still much bigger). Do another 1/2" FBA. I really need to start writing down what I notice that I need to fix the next time, WHEN I notice that I need to fix it. I know that I am forgetting at least a couple of things. Maybe more of a swayback adjustment?
If y'all notice anything else, let me know. I promise not to be offended!
Happy Sewing!
2 comments:
Thank you for the info on the blind hem feet. Just that amount of info is a huge help. I do have two sizes of the foot. I will look for that book also.
Really nice blouse.
Looks great!!! Even if you do have to do all those adjustments next time it looks lovely on you, and seems wearable to me.. :-D
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