This is #1 in the Ottobre 05/2013 issue ~ Design B
I measure in the bust at 40cm Ottobre sizing and 44cm in the hips. When I traced this out I traced a 38cm bust and graded out to 42cm at the hips. I don't like a lot of ease in my clothing.
I performed a square shoulder adjustment which I talked about yesterday with my Washi tank. Seriously, I'll always do this adjustment. I've never had things fit this well in the shoulder! I sloped out 1/2" in the front neck area (also talked about in yesterday's post). I didn't for the back, thinking it would fit well because it is a knit..... oops. I should have sloped out 3/4" because I had a huge back-neck-gape issue after I tried it on. At that point I could only add a back neck dart to remedy the issue. It is not very noticeable. I added twill tape to the shoulder seams to prevent sagging or stretching out.
I used the instructions as a loose reference because I have sewn many knit tee's now and know the flow. The instructions do say to hem the sleeves before sewing them together. I sew my sleeves in flat and then sew the sleeve sides and bodice sides all in one. I didn't hem the sleeves first - ** listen to the instructions here ** hem the sleeve's first! Those puppies are so small and tiny that it was very hard to hem them.
The sleeves are really tight too. Like "hug my arm so tight it almost is uncomfortable" tight. Do yourself a favor and add 1/4-1/2" to the sleeve sides.
there's that swayback again!
The fabric didn't want to sew nicely for me at all. It was shifting and moving. The pockets and binding are from an old polo shirt my mom gave me. This was the worst fabric! It was a pique knit. Too slippery! I managed. The pockets gave me the most problems because the pique didn't want to sew smoothly. I got smart for the second (my right) pocket and used wonder tape to hold it in place and then sew. It looks way better!
Likes:
LOVE IT! - love the design
It was a fast sew - took me this afternoon - I started at 11:00 am and was done by 2:30 pm.
It has a nice shape to it
Dislikes:
sleeves too tight.
Fabric: "Geometric Print Sweater Knit" 2 yards, $7.99/yd from FabricMart. This was one of Julie's Picks in the September 2013 mailer. Poly/Lycra 56" wide. I used my membership coupon so I only paid $11.48 with shipping. I only used 1.25 yards so $7.18 total :D yay!
Miss K has already claimed the 3/4 yard plus a chunk of 30" x 18" leftover for herself!
~ Happy Sewing! ~ Kristin ~
You were quick in sewing this one up; I've hardly looked my issue over to pick what I want to make first.
ReplyDeleteIt is super cute and seems like the pattern will be a good fall and winter basic.
I would have sewn it immediately if life would stop getting in the way... LOL. just kidding, sort of. But I did have to wait for FabricMart to get me the fabric. It was a matter of an hour after the mailman came by that I cut into it (prewashing/tracing took up that hour).
DeleteI don't know how you have such self-control! I scour those issues immediately! ;-)
I feel the same as Joy above - you are really quick off the mark with this one! I do really like it, the fabric was worth the battle! I could see it styled with tights and boots as well as trousers.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I agree it was worth the battle. I thought of pairing it with leggings but I'm a bit shy when it comes to the lower half of my body :)
DeleteWow, you saw it and you conquered it. It's nice to see you get the pattern, get the fabric and have a new tunic just like that. Thanks for inspiring me to step up the pace.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane! I usually don't move so swift but I really wanted this one. :)
DeleteI like this pattern too! Thanks for the tip about the arm sleeves. I made a tunic a while back and found the sleeves on it really tight. I don't think my arms have been that thin since high school! LOL I guess we need to keep the sleeves in mind when sewing up Ottobre patterns for women.
ReplyDeleteThanks Shirley Ann! I wonder why they have tighter sleeves. It sure does bug me! :)
DeleteThanks Shirley Ann! I wonder why they have tighter sleeves. It sure does bug me! :)
DeleteOoh. I would buy that if I saw it in a store :) I'm intrigued by the square shoulder adjustment. I came across it yesterday in a fitting book and I think it may be what I need since everything I sew with a sleeve eventually becomes sleeveless so I can lift my arms properly.
ReplyDeleteThe bird fabric is by Charley Harper, who usually draws those geometric birds/nature as art. But you can now get it in many different kinds of fabrics from Birch Fabrics: http://www.birchfabrics.com/Birch_Fabric_Collection_s/1817.htm
Thanks Lisette! That makes me happy. I do recommend the square shoulder adjust. It feels soooo much better.
DeleteLove that fabric. Man is it awesome - now what to make with it ;-)