This project has not gone all that well from the beginning. The fabric is lovely but a bear to deal with. The other issue for me with this is that I am not sure why I wanted to try this style. I am rather full busted so gatherings around a front placket are not very attractive on me; especially when it is such a close fit. Though I did a FBA I need more than what I adjusted. The style looked rather like a maternity top on me when I tried it on for fitting; I should have taken a fitting earlier in the sewing process. Not that it would have changed my mind about the style on me.
A real dislike about the pattern was the tie neck binding. The neckband was very narrow and after taking a 3/8 inch seam, I could not get the strip turned inside out. I used to have Fasturn notion that would help with this but those got messed up years ago and I never replaced them. I ended up damaging two strips in the turning inside out process with no success.
I came up with an alternative and used fold over elastic. It worked okay. I could go on and on, but I won't. I am chalking this up to a nice tunic, just not for me.
To make a long story short, here is my tunic top that's a wadder for me but hopefully for some shopper at Goodwill it will have a new home.
On to my next project. I plan to make a kimono jacket from fabric I acquired from Fabric Mart last July. I was a Julie's Pick Swatch Member and this was in the July swatch mailer.
As always more sewing posts to follow.
Well that bites, as the fabric was lovely. I've seen such beautiful applications of FOE, but I've not mastered that notion yet. I adore the way you simply chalk it up and move on.
ReplyDeleteYes it bites! I have gotten better at moving on.
DeleteOh, how disappointing. But you sound ready to move on! I feel your pain - I just (almost) finished a dress that just isn't going to work. 5 yards of fabric...but I'm re-doing it into a nightgown. Oh well, that's sewing!
ReplyDeleteActually I thought about turning this into a night shirt with short pj bottoms for the summer. I still think someone at a Goodwill store will enjoy this.
DeleteBTW - I just went back and looked at the pattern you used. Thks for this post - I was wondering about the pattern, it's very new - brave you!
ReplyDeleteThe version on the model is so attractive, that was the appeal. I really just don't wear tops like this much.
DeleteOh how I know the feeling. a couple of my tops had me working overtime trying to salvage them. So sorry you will not keep this beautiful top.
ReplyDeleteYes, I hate the loss of this fabric. I do think that someone will get use from it when I donate it. I do plan to serge finish the sleeve and top hems so it will look better.
DeleteChalk this one up to experience :-( Pretty fabric, too bad the pattern didn't work out.
ReplyDeleteThanks Patty. Some projects just go that way.
DeleteWhat a blow - but I guess that's the joy of sewing sometimes...yes, good decision to relieve oneself of an unflattering garment. Good luck with your next projects...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah Liz! Life's too short to worry about somethings.
DeleteSometimes we need to put a project behind us and look forward to the next 😀
ReplyDeleteI truly agree with you!
DeleteIt's always annoying when this happens. Like Lisette said, just focus on your next project; you'll feel better in no time
ReplyDeleteThat is good advice from you and Lisette.
DeleteSuch a pity, the fabric is lovely, but I'm sure someone else will love it. Your new fabric choice looks lovely too, so onward and upward!
ReplyDeleteI do love the fabric and hate that I will not get to enjoy it.
DeleteToo bad that tunic didn't work out. Looking forward to seeing the kimono jacket!
ReplyDeleteI hate that it did not work out either. I started the jacket and think that this will be a keeper.
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