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This is the wrap top from October It is very comfortable and because I like this style, I will be making it again…but (as you can see) I have had fitting issues and next time I will make a size smaller (it is VERY big). I will also eliminate the back darts and decrease the size across the shoulders (those darts I added are not in the pattern), the bust sizing is also somewhat ample so that needs to be tweaked. Easily put together and worn today for work and, as I said before, very comfortable :)
Material Notes
Cotton jersey. I simply hemmed all the edges and did not use the vilene or facings- easy!
Elbow length sleeves for spring, summer and autumn, longer sleeves for winter.
Difficulty
Novice
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Nov 16, 2012, 11.15 AMby Anne Wagenhauser
I have been tempted by that top. You say it comes out very big.. what size had you originally planned to make, and how much smaller did you need to go?
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Nov 16, 2012, 03.38 PMby jennyrecorder
Hi Anne, I’m a pretty standard 42, but am somewhat shortwaisted. I took in about 4 inches from the back neckline, the bust gapes a bit, so next time I’ll cut a 40 and see how that goes, my fabric wasn’t that stretchy and so the fit around the waist was okay. I am only 5’3", so ended up cutting about 6" off the bottom and 9" off both sleeves (which end at my elbows, a necessity for my work). I also used a 1/4" seam allowance to reduce bulk as the fabric is quite thick. I had received advice to follow the style but use sizing off a favourite top as others have found this pattern big also, wish I’d done that! Hope this helps.
Nov 18, 2012, 04.43 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
That’s great, thanks!
Nov 15, 2012, 12.53 AMby ndimi
You’re on a roll, well done! I’ve been eyeing that top, but as it’s made in knits, and I’m a knit-twit, I’ve been afraid to try it. It looks super comfy though!
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Nov 15, 2012, 03.34 AMby jennyrecorder
Thanks, not perfect, but a good grounding for the next one :)