One Tuesday, I cut out the pieces to make the view photographed on the cover, and pinned them together, which is when I got a bit worried. The top looked totally shapeless. Although it did have a slight shaping at the waist, it was essentially straight sided, with no darts or any shaping tools. I had a bit of a panic, and asked the wonderful ladies on The Sewing Forum for advice. Most came back to say that with my generous bra size, they probably wouldn't have gone for this design, as it would end up like a sack and not be flattering at all.
Last night I decided to see what I could do to save it. I took the seams in by a quarter inch around the bust, and a half inch around the waist, which helped a bit, but did cause some creasing across the bust. I could live with that, but then I looked at the back, which was gaping badly. As this was just a toile, I hacked a centre seam into the back piece and took about an inch out of it which also helped, but there was just no getting away from the fact that it looked like a sack.
I have to admit that I gave up at that point. I'd also sewn the sleeve in the wrong way round, though in my defence, it was the first sleeve I'd ever put in.
I'm not giving up on the pattern, but I think I will try the view in the yellow as it has elastic under the bust which should help my problem, and I'll choose a smaller size doing a full bust adjustment.
I've now discovered Lekala patterns, and have ordered this one, which I hope will be more flattering. I have my knitting group tonight, but I'm aiming to make it up on Friday to wear at the weekend.
Wish me luck!! Have you made any Lekala patterns, and if so, any hints?
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