It only took 2 years

This cute little silk sweater has seen better days. But in its prime was on a weekly rotation in my wardrobe. I loved it so much I spent some time two years ago tracing the sleeves, front and back pieces to see if I could tweak it a bit and make myself some basic tshirts.

Yesterday in the throes of "oh I'm feeling a little better" I finally sewed up the pieces I cut out two years ago. Since this was a muslin (what sewists call a tester garment), I cut it out of an old polo style shirt Mr. Maricucu put in the donate pile. I also took advantage of the finished hems in the shirt and cut my sleeves and front/back pieces lined up with the hems.

I like it okay but it definitely needs some tweaking. I can see from the side view, those pull lines mean I need to do more of a full bust adjustment. From the front I'm not crazy about the neckline. I've never liked super high necklines and I prefer v-necks. I'm not talking about letting things spill out but about 2-3" lower to elongate the neckline and put less emphasis on the bust fullness. Last, the sleeves aren't great. I think the original being a little more lightweight and knitted made for a more fitted sleeve. The sleeve on my muslin sticks out and looks more casual which is not the look I wanted. I might tweak it or move onto another pattern.




Which reminds me. I took some birthday money and finally subscribed to Ottobre magazine! I subscribed to the children's issues as well as the women's issues and I'm looking forward to some very well drafted women's patterns.

On the "coming up next" front I will finally get around to making the new spice tins to hang on the fridge.



Also will be turning this expired shirt of my dad's into a kitchen curtain.