Thanks to all the lovely readers who appreciated my chevron skirt. This is a small update on the muslin I made for the T shirt draft along.. at Sewcountrychick. Did it really work out well for you ? Justine's was a success. Okie dokie, sewers who are drafting along I need some suggestions.. So please read and tell me what you feel.
I had this material which is not a knit but a little bit of stretch. Its a kind of poly and crushed. So I added a 2inch of ease to all the measurements the author suggests while making a woven blouse.I drafted using the steps for a knit.
I also added a yoke as in Sophie Tee..
Here are my results. The neckline and hemline still remain unfinished. Sorry for the weird poses ;) That is just to give a feel of how much pinching the armhole is :P
Should there be some ease at the arm hole if it is not a knit ?
Should there be some ease at the arm hole if it is not a knit ?
The problem is the armhole is sad !! I chose a depth of 6.5 inches. Well Its too uncomfortable when I lift the hands. So do you think a 7 inch of depth will give the required ease, when I lift? Did you face any problems while drafting ? Please leave me a comment..Or links on drafting arm holes.
Hi diya. I had the same problem with my green T. I explained a little what I did in my post. You need to bring your side seam in ay the bustline, lower the armhole and bring the shoulder seam in a little. I would bring the whole from the from the shoulder to the bust in and lower the armhole. Just scoop out your pattern. I hope that helps a little. It's pinching because its too high on you. You can still save the shirt. Leave the sleeve alone, remove it, adjust the bodice, and sew it back on.
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I like the fabric and design of your top.
Justine gave you the same advice I would have given.
I will look forward to seeing it finished.
Susan
It's a lovely shirt, I think with certain materials you have to allow for extra room because some materials have no "give" or stretch to them. I remember sewing a shirt that I was so excited about out of muslin but (as a big girl), I forgot to put a little extra room in it and I could barely get it over my head! ;)
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