Muslining another criss-cross top
Although I was fairly happy with my first try at Jalie’s Criss-cross Top pattern, I could tell that some alterations would really improve the fit. Last time I just removed a couple of inches from the hem. This time I folded out two inches throughout the body length of the front and back pieces, one inch from just above waist level and the other inch from just below.
I think that it’s now a much better fit through the body. I’m pleased with it from the front, although the back still has a few wrinkles at waist level.
I suspect the back wrinkles may be partially due to the wraps on the front pulling against the side seam – there are three layers of fabric at the front side seam in some places, and only one layer of back fabric. I don’t think I’ll alter this pattern too much more. The fit through the chest and shoulders is great.
This is really a muslin – when Mr Thornberry saw it he hesitantly asked if I was intending to wear swimsuit lycra in public . . . I reckon that it could make a good rashie for the pool! I’m not so sure about the flutter sleeve style. I’ve got some other fabric upstairs (are you surprised?) to make a proper wear in public version of this top, but may swap the sleeve for a more traditional short sleeve shape.
Thanks everyone for the lovely birthday wishes for Clare – she did have a wonderful day – and for the compliments on the new look blog! I thought that it was about time for a change. It’s almost three years since I started blogging and my blog has looked the same ever since the first post. I’m finally getting a little more technologically savvy.
Lara I am always amazed at the clothes you make but yes I went back and had a look and this one does fit better. I’m glad Clare had such a great day !
The sleeves suit you Lara, I like them on this top.
And love Nic’s tulip dress too. I am glad she is doing kids patterns.
I like the fabric. In the photos you can’t tell it’s swimsuit Lycra. Here in the U.S., I can’t imagine anyone would hesitate to wear that fabric “in public”, would make no difference. The color is flattering, and I like the sleeves flutter-y It gives some width to the shoulders, which narrows the waist appearance. I would not have noticed that you’re short-waisted if you hadn’t pointed it out. I am tall and quite long in the torso, so I always have to add inches to lengths of patterns. (May I take this opportunity to tell anyone who is vertically challenged, it’s not that great to be tall.)
Great top. Be sure to show us your final version!
oh I actually love the sleeves and love the fabric colour and fabric! I agree I can’t tell the fabric is for swimmers!
mind you I once made a top from some old fabric and my husband asked me if I was going to the ASEAN conference as it looked like a man’s shirt like the leaders wear for their group photo! MEN!