I found some fabric in my stash for April's MAGM theme. It's not the oldest piece in my collection but I have had it for several years.
Kwik Sew 3740 is a favourite of mine. I have made it with long sleeves and cowl for the winter and short sleeves without the cowl for the summer and have made two of each previously. I have never made the sleeveless version yet but may do so one day.
The first time I made it I cut size medium. It was very loose and required taking in along the sleeve and side seams. I have tweaked it several times since then and this time I cut the front small size to the underarm then medium to the hem and small size for the back. I raised the neckline to X-small and cut the X-small cowl to match. This makes the neckline neither too high nor too low. The sleeves were cut at size small. I also did a forward shoulder adjustment of 1.5cm at the shoulder point tapering to 0 at the neck edge.
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| It fits Myrtle beautifully |
I'm really happy with this version. It fits in all the right places and I will probably make many more with and without the cowl in future.
Cheers for now.
Great looking top! I have a small/narrow back too and have never thought of cutting the back a smaller size than the front until I read your notes today! *lightbulb going off moment* The color, style and print of this fabric looks beautiful on you too.... not just Myrtle. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa. I often cut a small back with a medium front, depending on the pattern of course.
DeleteLooks lovely Kathy - the colour and pattern in the fabric suit you, and a cowl is always smart. I have to do smaller backs with some garments as well - never thought much about shapes of backs until I blogged - now I study them while in queues - some people seem to have as much back as front!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sarah Liz. I love the added interest a cowl gives to a neckline, especially as I don't wear necklaces often and fitting our unique shapes is one of the advantages of sewing. To think I hated sewing at school :)
DeleteLovely top. I can see why you have made this several times. The fit is spot on and it suits you very well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jean. It's nice to know that all the alterations are done now and the fit is right.
DeleteA very nice fit. I also had a light bulb moment with the cutting out a smaller back, what a great idea! When you get a gem like this you have to run with it. Thanks
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