So, I am finally getting around to working on The Pussy Bow Blouse by Sew Over It. Here is the line drawing:
After looking over the instructions, I picked the size 18 in the larger size range. I am hoping that it will fit right out of the package as the larger size range is for a "D" cup and that is more me than the "B" cup in the regular range. After printing the pattern, I got a little excited as the 4"x4" square was not 4". However, it did match the cm. So, be aware of this. Here is the muslin fabric that I chose:
This is a Walmart find and actually feel like a nicer fabric than I thought it was going to be. When washed this fabric turned out to be one that puckers in certain areas. I am hoping this does not affect the muslin too much. I ended up ditching this fabric. Although it was a very interesting fabric, it was not suitable for actually sewing. When I cut it out, the front had moved around so much that parts of it was much smaller than the pattern.
Since I don't have muslin fabric immediately available, I decided to spend some up close time with the pattern measuring all the lengths. I am really glad that I did as the pattern would have been huge on me. Here is my altered pattern:
I am still trying to figure out the changes for the sleeve cap without completely flattening the sleeve cap. I ended up measuring the original armscye and the original sleeve. Then, I measured the altered armscye and made changes so that the original sleeve ease was there. Here is a look at the altered sleeve:
Thankfully, Wal-Mart precuts yielded a fabric that might be approrpriate for a muslin. Here is the new fabric:
It is thin and drapey and kinda interesting but not something I would ever wear (chiffon like). The majority of the pre-cuts were knits and not really appropriate for this project.
Here is the muslin:
This is not too bad for a quick muslin. I see one thing that I have not seen before. It is a diagonal line from shoulder at the neckline to the bottom of the armscye. I will need to do a little bit of research. The darts are in a good spot.
The back view is not too bad either. I may add a little bit of additional room in the hip area.
I am not sure that this side view says anything about the garment.
Overall, I am surprised at how well the adjustments that I made worked. I was a little concerned about the armscye depth but it mostly looks good unless that funky diagonal line on the left shoulder is result of needing more depth. Once I figure out that one item, I will be off to make both versions of this blouse.
Happy Stitching!
