This has become a great TNT, especially for the soft, slinky knits that are so popular right now. I find these shirts are great for work, especially in Autumn and Spring, where its cool and then warm. Paired with a cardi, or a vest, they are versatile, and there is no ironing …. you have to love that. The fabrics can be temperamental, causing issues with tension, upsetting the delicate feelings of my overlocker, and tending to tunnel on the coverstitch machine.
This pattern has been heavily modified by me. The side seams have been tapered out slightly to give me more hip room (Big 4 patterns just don’t think women have hips I am sure). I have ditched the facing (and the blinking hand sewing of pleating) and cut the front on the fold. The centre front gathering is achieved by using clear elastic, and stretching as I sew …. much quicker. And the neckline is just a simple band, topstitched with my coverstitch machine.
Spotlight fabric ….. oh what a cow to sew.
More spotlight fabric. I think I might try this with a heavier cotton/lycra knit next winter. Maybe it will behave better.
Still, a useful top, versatile for work.
