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Modified Malissa
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I’ve been wanting to try out the Malissa pattern for so long because of the raglan sleeve lines and the gathered cuff. However, the rest of the pattern gets a big fat F from me because I think it would make me look like a pregnant lamp shade….. still, it has such a great sleeve! So recently, I found this really crazy “knit” printed wool jersey for $2 a yard on 39th street so I figured this would be a good fabric to make working muslin for my trial Malissa.
Pattern modifications: Cut 17" from the bottom hem (no way was this wacky print going to work as a dress for me). Then, I eliminated all the front pleats (what’s the opposite of “slash and spread”?) by extending the lines of the pleats and then folding out the excess. To make sure I didn’t eliminate too much I placed the front pattern peice on my Lydia pattern to check the width at the bust waist and hips and it was fine. Then, I lengthened the bodice front and back 1", and the sleeves by 1".
Except for the hand gathered basting stitches for the sleeves, I sewed this entirely on my serger. I even used the serger to “blind hem” stitch the hem (first time I tried that function) and as you can see, it’s not blind. I think I’ll use the double needle top stitch next time, and there will be a next time! I am very happy with the fit of my modified pattern. I have some lovely solid wool jerseys in my stash that want to be cozy long sleeved tops.
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Wool Jersey
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Dec 14, 2009, 08.13 PMby xnickerxje
It looks great, and thank you so much for the detail on your mods. I want to give it a go now!
Dec 14, 2009, 01.44 PMby kallers
What a great idea! I too love the Malissa sleeves, but shied away from the pattern because of the body. I might have to give this a try!
Dec 13, 2009, 11.43 PMby ncn6
I laughed out loud at your pregnant lampshade comment, because that so happens to me on garments that just hang straight down off the boobs. I really love the print, too… how I wish I could pop down and pick up some for myself at two bucks a yard!
Dec 13, 2009, 10.18 PMby nehmah
(Ya done real good, Louie!) The fit is great. Even though the Malissa is in a smaller size, I can us it due to the raglan sleeves. Your top looks so comfortable. Cordially, Nehmah
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Dec 13, 2009, 11.14 PMby wzrdreams
Thank you Nehmah!
The pattern has plenty of fit ease built in and even though I cut the sz 42, which is the smallest size I normally go, the fit is quite roomy. Without the pleats I think it wouldn’t be hard to grade up a couple of sizes. This top was worth all the pattern mods, but I love the puzzle. :)