After looking over the photos from the first muslin of the Dana Point Top, I decided to try another muslin. Here are the changes that I made to the pattern:
1. Return the 3/4-inch to area above the bust both front/back
2. Removed the 1/4-inch that had been added at the waist front/back.
3. This is the biggy - added 1 1/2-inches to the length in the front by slicing through the bust point. This makes the dart bigger.
4. Added 1/2-inch to the side seam below the dart. The alternative could be reducing the size of the pleats on the front.
Next, I checked the stash for a lightweight fabric that would have enough drape and I was willing to use as a muslin. I have lots of fabric and not all of it is located at my house but I did not find anything that I was willing to use in such a manner. Walmart did have a fabric that should work just fine.
The Walmart fabric was just as icky as the first muslin but it pressed better. Here are the pictures of the second muslin:
Well, this muslin looks a little bit better but I can see that the pulling up in the front and still swinging forward a little bit. I need more length added to the front.
This is a really good example of the differences that bras make when taking measurements. When I have a better fitting bra on, the darts are in the correct spot. Just saying, wear the same bra for any fittings and wearing.
I have officially given up on this pattern. It was a fun experiment to step a little outside my comfort zone with a different sleeveless top pattern than my Phoebe Tank.
Review of the pattern:
The pattern is well drafted. The instructions are good. Since I never made a completed top, it is hard for me to say much about the lining portion of the pattern. I do think that the lining would not show on this pattern unless you did not follow the instructions.
Happy Stitching!
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