Today was the Brewfest in the town that I work in. It is a big event and fundraiser for the local Lions Club. We haven't gone in a few years, and although we had fun, I'm not sure that we will go again next year. It was pretty hot too, but nice in the shade. What did I wear? Well I made this skirt S2609 last summer and it's a great throw-on for warm weather. Elastic waist and nice and cool. I just finished the top this morning and it is NL6569. There were some problems with this top. I made this a few years ago and had already cut out the pattern. It seemed too big to me because I think I had cut a 14. Normally I cut a 10 in the shoulders and do a FBA. On the pattern tissue it was printed that a size 10 had a 37-1/2" finished bust measurement, so although I did an alteration for length, I did not think I needed to add to the circumference. WRONG! This top was VERY snug across the bust. I thought about just scrapping it, but decided to put in a little gusset on both sides under the arm hoping to correct the problem. Well, there is a little more ease now, but it is still snug and has lots of drag lines. Also, the neckline is too wide and seems to need a dart. I also need to take it up in the shoulders. I really do like the shape of this top and the front, so I may go ahead and make these changes on the tissue and try it again.
Saturday, May 04, 2013
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