I am still experimenting with pattern fitting via the Pin & Needles fitting videos. I chose the Love Notions Barrington Boxy Tee. Here is the line drawing:
This tee is a boxy tee that hits at the high hip. I choose to do the long sleeve, crew neck, and the split sides. I chose a large in the shoulder/armscye area and an x-large from the armscye to the hip.
Here is the the pattern changes:
The bodice changes were minor. My bust point is shorter than average so I move the bust point up 1 inch by taking a pleat in the pattern. To get the waist in the correct spot, I added 3 inches just above the waist. I made identical changes to the back bodice.
We have been having renovations down and I had to move all of my fabric from their hiding spot in my room. It was like Christmas. I found many fabrics that I had forgotten about. I found this wonderful cotton knit in a royal blue.
I have been having pretty good luck with making changes according to the Pins & Needles fitting method so I ditched the muslin and just made the top. I did have challenges but it was 100% machine issues. My coverstitch machine just did not want to function properly. I ended up having to finish one side of the bottom hem in a different stitch because the lower looper on the coverstitch machine would not stay threaded. It was very frustrating. Here are the results of my efforts:
The fit is far from perfect but every bit as good as anything I can purchase. In looking at the pictures, I am wondering if I need a round back adjustment. Many tops need a high round back adjustment but I do not feel like that is the case here. I will definitely make a couple more for spring/summer because that v-neck version really calls to me. Maybe if I dig around a little more I will find more suitable knit fabrics for this pattern.
Happy Stitching!
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