Can I just say that I hate that song? Not because of the song itself, but because the radio at the pottery studio is set to a station that plays it EVERY DAY. I am not joking or exaggerating. It must mean something special to the DJ.
Anyway...
I was on a roll this weekend. After finishing my polka-dot top, I started working on a knit top and finished a UFO from 2000 something. Maybe 2011.
The skirt is New Look 6274 and it's made out of a stretch cotton bottom-weight. I bought the fabric at Sawyerbrook during a visit to Boston in 2011. There's nothing new or different with the construction. I lined it, used an invisible zipper, and faced the waist with petersham.
The top is Jalie 2805 and I used a Sophia double knit purchased recently from Vogue Fabrics at the American Sewing Expo. In theory, the outfit looks pretty good, right? Even the v-neck is nearly perfect.
Unfortunately, this outfit only looks good on the dress from or on a hanger. The top has MANY problems on my body - mainly stemming from being too damn tight.
Ugh. Where do I even begin?
I didn't make a muslin because I've made this pattern before. I didn't use a Sophia knit the first time, though, and I think that's where the problem starts.
Sausage anyone? The sleeves aren't uncomfortable, but you can see that they are tight and all kinds of wrong.
I don't know how I missed the swayback adjustment because I need it in the worst way. Look at how the back is pulling near the underarm seam. The front is too short because I obviously need an FBA.
There is so much FAIL in this one, I think I deserve a prize. Hmm. Margaritas sound good right now.
I'll definitely try it again, but after I make some necessary changes. For now, I want to finish a different knit top and start working on my...wait for it...denim motorcycle jacket. So. Many. Zippers.
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Gosh don't you just hate it when that happens! I say get a Margarita and take a break!
ReplyDeleteI thought about you when assessing the fit on the front. I thought to myself, Rachelle would immediately say, "You need a bust dart!" You know I hate bust darts in knits. I really, really do. But I might have to give in this time if I want this pattern to work.
DeleteIt's always a downer when this happens - and always it happens when we are fully confident things will be okay. I guess you could wear it as an undergarment on chilly nights.
ReplyDeleteI hope the zippers are kind to you...
I was a little disappointed. But, I learned something about this pattern and the types of knits to use with it. Making it again in a Sophia knit will definitely require substantial alterations. Live and learn!
DeleteI'll likely donate this version, though. I don't want to wear it around the house as a reminder of the massive fail. =)
Denim motorcycle jacket?! Bring it on!
ReplyDeleteThat V *is* perfect!
Too bad it doesn't fit you!! My Renfrew is made out of sophia or ponte and it has a lot of similiar issues. Jennifer Stern's analysis of my shirt was that it needs to be made from a stretchier fabric, which I plan on trying....sometime!!!
LOL. We'll see. I've got a vision of how it will look. Whether that vision turns into reality is different story! It might be Margawadderville all over again. =)
DeleteI made this Jalie top a few times before and didn't have this problem. I think using a cotton lycra will work much better the next time - along with the adjustments I need.
I'm learning the meaning of that word "muslin" as well lol! love the color combination of your outfit, you did a great job as far as working with knit which is something I haven't been brave enough to work with yet lol
ReplyDeleteHelen
It does look fantastic on the hanger and that V is too too good (how is it done!!) Shame that you don't feel good in it. I had a similar problem when making a top that I had made before with a different knit fabric. Give it to someone who will fit it better as it really is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLynne I thought I was the only one who HATED bust darts or any darts for that matter in knits. They just don't press well - that's what I hate! Your skirt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the skirt! It doesn't look like a wadder at all. It is always such a downer to make something out of a beautiful fabric that doesn't work. Guess you could consider it your muslin. Your V is definitely an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful color! But oh no! about the fit..
ReplyDeleteWhat if you wear it under a jacket for winter? Can you add a slot seam on the sleeves and side seams?