This is a loose-fitting top or dress with an slight a-line silhouette. The top is also referred as a t-shirt. Much to my surprise when I opened the pattern there are separate pattern pieces for the top and the dress.
I am starting with the top or t-shirt. After measuring, I decided that I would increase the size of the pattern by one size. I need to also figure out how to increase the size of the sleeve without increase the armscye. I will be using the pivot and slide technique to get more room - sleeve tutorial. I also found a video on youtube - here. Here is the first muslin:
I like the neckline on this. I am actually surprised that it fits fairly well. I think that I need to the a bust dart but that is not unusual. Here is a side view:
This does not look that bad. I can tell be the front hem that I need to add length. I will increase the dart and that will add the needed length to the front. Here's the back:
I think I am happy with the back. I will not know if it is too wide until the sleeves go in but right now I am happy. Here's a version with the sleeves in and a dart pinned in on the right side:
Not sure why this is so out of focus but it is all I have. I am happy with the fit. The sleeves still need to be modified using the tutorial above but the pivot and slide method is fairly easy. I used this method a lot in the 80s and 90s.
I think the camber set will be very nice for the warm days coming.
Happy Stitching!
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