Simplicity 4111 is a great pattern that I've enjoyed sewing before. My (uhh... and Husband's) one gripe was that the neckline was
so low. I lept out of my comfort zone and decided to alter the pattern. I pinned the pattern onto muslin fabric. I raised the neckline center point a few inches and then drew in the curve. Then I traced this new neckline edge to make facings. You can see the height difference and the old/new pattern pieces below.
I love the way this came out! The height is just perfect.
I left the sleeves off and instead created bindings from the extra fabric. Never done that before, either! How do you start/stop your bindings?? Mine is a bit lumpy. Luckily it's hidden when worn. My favorite part is how the facing stripes became this beautiful little perpendicular trim when turned. I couldn't have planned for this to be so nice. Love it!
4 comments:
I had the same problem with this pattern -- I'm not sure how anyone who wasn't completely flat-chested could pull this top off as is without flashing the universe. Great modifications!
hubba hubba ... that top was low! Good for you for taking the plunge ... I mean altering the pattern ;-)
Very cute.
The low neckline has kept me from repeating this pattern. Thanks for showing us how you raised it up (very flattering)!
So, so nice! I really like this more tailored empire style (vs. the sort of flower child style that's popular)--especially with this good ticking stripe. Your modification has made a really summery, old-fashioned blouse that's very "seashore."
I bind armholes with fabric on sleeveless pieces a lot, and what I do I cut each of the join ends on opposite 45 degree angles and match them up at the join with as a little overlap as possible. This reduces bulk a bit more than just keeping the overlap fold at a minimum.
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