そんな季節は秋真っただ中ですが、とても春らしいブラウスを作りました。まだ日中は暑いからね。
It has gotten cooler here in the desert southwest, but it is still pretty warm during the day so I made a very springy top.
I made a View D, which is the top right corner one on the pattern drawing (mine is a top length instead of tunic).
The fabric is a loose weave, cotton crinkle gauze (hence very springy). I just realized that the fabric is pretty much the same as the drawing on the pattern.
I cut a size Xsmall, though my sizing is probably Small or Medium.
I also shortened by 1" like I do on other patterns (I am 5'3") without measuring the length and it ended up shorter than what I would like. I considered adding a ruffle at the hem using the same fabric to make it longer but did not have enough fabric for the ruffle. Considered adding a lace but with all the gathers and big sleeves, it was too much, so kept it short as is. I want it 2" longer than it is now.
The bust elastic casing needs to be lowered by 1". It is fine as is, but I have to tug it down now.
With the original length of the neck elastic, it was way too loose, so I shortened by 7". This is causing my sleeves to be pulled up on the outer side. There is enough sleeve ruffle to distract but it annoys me slightly.
I think these changes will be remedied next time by just using the size Small and narrowed the bodice. I like the amount of ease it has now. More than this will make me look maternity.
I love the big ruffle sleeves. BUT this shirt is definitely not good to wear at work. I do a desk job, and these sleeves are just not practical when using computer and answering phones while getting numerous file folders on and off the shelf and filing paper documents. I wore it to work one day and ended up wearing a rubber band over the sleeves on my wrists to contain the large sleeves.
On the other hand, it is a perfect shirt for eating out on the weekend. All the big belly after a big meal is nicely covered by the shirt :)
very pretty and love your fabric choice
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