Seamwork Rhett Muslin Round 1...

 I started my next project for my Design My Wardrobe plan.  Here's the line drawing:

This is the Seamwork Rhett jacket.  Originally, I was going to make the view with the square pockets on the left.  Then I discovered this hack:

This hack has hidden front pockets.  This hack is found in the magazine.  So, here's round 1:

The front of the jacket isn't too bad.  You can see that the indications that a bust dart is needed.  Looks like the shoulder is too long.

Here's two views of the side.  The view with my arm down definitely shows that a dart is needed.  I am not sure what to do about the puffiness on the back near the bottom of the sleeve.  I didn't actually wear the muslin long enough to know whether or not I need to add a round back adjustment.  Let's see what the back looks like:

The back just looks too big.  Maybe that is the puffiness that I noted form the side view.  There may be a need for a round back adjustment.  I think I need to find something to get my hair off my neck so I can see what is going on.  

I'm off to make changes to this particular muslin and see how it turns out.  I will definitely reduce the length of the shoulder since that seems to be affecting so much; add the collar so I can see how the collar is actually hanging; baste in the hems.  I think that is enough for Round 2.

Just so you know.  I only make one muslin unless the size is extremely off.   A muslin that is too small just won't work.  A muslin that is too large will be easier to deal with but will require too many changes.  I am not looking for perfect because I am not sure it exists.

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