OK, not exactly how I planned to start this post, but once the thought came, it just wouldn't go away.
So here's the OOTD. I really (as in REALLY!) like this top. So much so that I just might be popping out another one come Wednesday. The fit is perfect, with minimal alteration. The neckline is just right, both in shape and depth. The ties are adorable yet not too cutesy for a woman of my age (cough:29:cough). It's an easy sew. And the instant gratification PDF is very reasonably priced at $10.
Here's the lowdown on the minimal alterations, besides the 1-1/2" I added at the hem while cutting. Love that little arm thingie that slides onto my rotary cutter.
1. Moved the bust dart downward. See age comments above. Nothing complicated here. I just drew a box around the dart, cut it out, slid it straight down, and filled in the empty space with tissue.
2. Added 3/8" at the shoulder-neckline point of the raglan sleeve. My bra straps were covered in the muslin, but I just felt I wanted a smidge more. The smidge added was the perfect amount.
3. Fiddled with the raglan dart in the fabric, until I ended up with this new seamline you see in red below. I've had the poof problem with darted raglans before, so I'm definitely chalking this one up to my particular shoulders and not the pattern.
For next time, the poof has been trimmed from the pattern so I should be able to just sew and go.
Parting shot: This pic is for Barbara. A quick blurry and crooked mirror selfie in the messy sewing room after throwing on my black knit dog-walking pants. IOW, the real me. And yes, I love this top so much I left it on to walk the dogs. They were impressed.
As I anticipated, it looks terrific on! Thanks also for sharing photos of your alterations on the pattern pieces. Very, very useful. Especially as I now appear to need to shift bust darts down a little too nowadays....
ReplyDeleteFrom the pattern picture, I thought it was not going to be something I'd like, but I love your version and am of course now coveting the pattern for myself. So cute, I love the raglan+neck tie combination.
ReplyDeletethanks for taking the time to blog all the details. I think this one will be on my cutting table this spring(too cold here now)
ReplyDeletethanks for taking the time to blog all the details. I think this one will be on my cutting table this spring(too cold here now)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great top and a perfect welcome to Monday outfit! I love the black trim on the tie to make it pop! I'm sure the dogs were impressed. g
ReplyDeleteThis is a great top on you. Love the black binding on the ties because it makes the tie pop on the fabric. You should definitely make more of these along with your Magic Pencil Skirt. It's a great look for you...however, I am jealous that you can take photos of yourself with your tripod and remote. I'm still trying to get there!
ReplyDeleteRemote? I wish!! I have a silly point and shoot with a self-timer that takes 2 pics at a time. It's hilarious to watch me run into place and smooth everything before the dang thing goes off. And I have to do this 483 times to get just 1 or 2 keepers. :-)
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So cute! Love the selfie for Barbara!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to your internal alarm... Mine doesn't have a snooze button, darn it! Love the top, particularly the black trim on the ties.
ReplyDeleteIt's a cute top. Good call on the black for the tie straps.
ReplyDeleteLove how this top looks on you! I'd not liked the pattern very much on looking at it, but seeing it made up and worn by a real person is much more appealing. The black binding is a great detail. I might have to add that styling detail to my own TNT raglan.
ReplyDeleteAnd boy do I know what you mean about not sleeping in, and migrating the bust darts southwards... no need to apologise to the younger set though, I wish someone had let me know what things age had in store for me...
Oh so funny. I am with you on the wee thing. I love this top on you. It's so flattering. I also really love your alteration shots. They are so helpful. I just recently discovered SBCC patterns and I love them!!
ReplyDeleteI love this on you, too, Debbie. The black trim is fabulous. I hear you on the bust dart.
ReplyDeleteHa Debbie, loved the last shot best of course. The real you is why we love you whole blog so much. Great top, going right on my own to-do-list.
ReplyDeleteLove your of a certain age comments! This is a great outfit for you,especially the trim. I think that it belongs in your repeater (TNT)file.
ReplyDeleteYou speak the truth, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great top. I really like the contrast detailing of the ties.
Sweet top - thanks for keeping it real! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really lovely top and suits you well. Thanks for all the details.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I love your piped tie, the perfect little touch.
ReplyDeleteI've loved looking back through at all your Mimosas! I don't think the raglan dart is you - I had a horrible time with mine. I have never unpicked a dart so many times so I could avoid a shoulder nipple! Love your adaptation and it makes perfect sense.- I will definitely adopt that the next time I make it.
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