Slopermaking took a break while I cut out a pair of Unique Slacks. This is the pattern that came free with my bodyskan. The muslin of these slacks fit real well and I need a dependable pants pattern that can be quickly cut and sewn. The fabric is a medium/heavy weight black polyester with a woven pinstripe that washed beautifully. Dare I hope to end up with a nice-fitting pair of black slacks? If they turn out well I have some bottom weight stretch twill that would make a cute pair of cropped pants. The ole wardrobe could use some warm weather clothes.
Two well-fitting cotton knit mock turtlenecks have become summer t-shirts. Yes, the necklines were re-designed (lopped off), raw edges turned under, stabilized with wash-away wonder tape and top-stitched. They are now wide scoop-neck tops. A little too wide, actually, because I'm on constant bra-strap watch when I wear them. Other than that, and the fact that the shoulders fall back (big surprise), they fit so well for a dartless t-shirt that one of them will be sacrificed to use as a pattern (with wider shoulders and a forward shoulder alteration). On the fashion side of things, the scoop neck is more flattering to my figure than the turtlenecks, according to What Not to Wear.
Two well-fitting cotton knit mock turtlenecks have become summer t-shirts. Yes, the necklines were re-designed (lopped off), raw edges turned under, stabilized with wash-away wonder tape and top-stitched. They are now wide scoop-neck tops. A little too wide, actually, because I'm on constant bra-strap watch when I wear them. Other than that, and the fact that the shoulders fall back (big surprise), they fit so well for a dartless t-shirt that one of them will be sacrificed to use as a pattern (with wider shoulders and a forward shoulder alteration). On the fashion side of things, the scoop neck is more flattering to my figure than the turtlenecks, according to What Not to Wear.
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