I wanted to update you for the B6687 project. I have been working on the project off and on. I had fitting issues with this top. I was going back and forth to fix the fit. The pattern runs large and I had to make adjustments to the shoulder width and to make an FBA of 1 1/2 inches. I also had problems aligning both darts on the front piece. Most of this issue was the slippery fabric and poor marking on my part.
When I sew darts, I normally baste them when sewing a new pattern. After basting darts and sides/shoulders I had to make several adjustments. I ended up sewing a 3/4 inch shoulder seam, even after I had made a 3/8 inch horizontal tuck in the upper front and back pieces.
As noted above, the markings were off and fixed that issue. I also sewed a 3/4 inch seam on the back piece from waist up. With making these changes I have now moved on to attaching the bias tape to neckline and working on the two-piece sleeves.
The sleeves are the
ones the model is wearing on the pattern envelope. I have hemmed the edges and preparing to attach the upper sleeve to under sleeve.
On a personal level, I continue to have an issue with a finger tendon that cortisone shots only work for about three months. I will go for an outpatient procedure sometime in April and not sure the impact of that when it comes to sewing. Yesterday I had my second cataract surgery and follow up visit today so I am back on the computer once again. I could not read on my iPad or be on the computer yesterday which created true boredom. I am glad to say the eye is working great today and my hand is with less pain and not enough to keep me from doing things I love to do.
The project I hope will be completed this weekend. Thanks for stopping by!
