
I love the look of this top on the drawing, but it does not look the same on me. There is too much excess fabric around the middle, the sleeves do not hang the same way, and the keyhole is much smaller than shown (even though I cut my keyhole the next size bigger than the size for my pattern. ) I cut a 10 in the shoulders, and graded out to a 12 at the bust and hip. I did no other alterations.
The keyhole with binding was easy to execute, but if I make this again, I would consider using self-fabric for the binding. Prepackaged binding is usually stiff and not as pliable as I would like it to be.
The sleeves are also gathered and finished with binding. I am going to cut my binding off and re-do the bottom of the sleeves. I like the treatment, but although I used the measurements as given, mine are too big and fall down below the elbow. If I have some black FOE, I will use that to finish the sleeves. I am also going to re-do the hem because I did a lousy job at 10:00 last night and I know parts of it will come undone and fray.
As far as I'm concerned, the jury is still out on the dolman/kimono sleeves. I'm just not sure if I like them or that they are flattering. I did wear the blouse to church this morning and got several compliments on it, so maybe I'm over-thinking it. I do think it is quite comfortable, and definitely fits a need in my wardrobe! I felt like a big sack in this top (I wore it with a skirt) and so I belted it. I like it better with the belt, but for casual wear, I'd like to not have to deal with the belt. There are princess type seams in the front and back so I may play with bringing them in at the waist or else adding an elastic casing inside. But for now, I'm wearing it as is!
The fabric you chose is perfect. The colors are lovely on you + I like the look of the black repeated in the slacks. I have only 1 dolman pattern. I took out some underarm fabric to make the top less dolman-like, yet still comfortable. I look much thinner with a set in sleeve, though, so I don't use the altered dolman very often.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: are the colors in the print top some of the ones recommended by the color guy you visited? If so, he made good choices for you!
Janet
Yes - those are my colors. I'm really glad I spent the money to have it done. It's been worth it for me.
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