tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post8457497935710478261..comments2024-03-20T14:03:40.992-04:00Comments on Polka Dot Overload | Sewing, knitting & embroidery projects by Mikhaela Reid: Sencha Blouse Muslin--feedback welcome!Mikhaela Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-8438322052740842662010-03-28T07:15:41.657-04:002010-03-28T07:15:41.657-04:00This is a very impressive adaptation! I agree that...This is a very impressive adaptation! I agree that adding a bit more ease at the bust would be good insurance. When I was pregnant, I kept thinking my bust could not possibly get any larger, and then it kept right on expanding. And then there was nursing. Good heavens. You look fantastic, btw!Virginia at A Sewing Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734911883557993627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-11973391806017882612010-03-28T02:14:30.196-04:002010-03-28T02:14:30.196-04:00It does look good. I agree with Anonymous that th...It does look good. I agree with Anonymous that the back needs to be slighly more fitted to match the front. Overall the more fitted look is a lot more flattering. I'd probably allow an extra inch across the front bust, just in case! Actually looking again, I'm wondering if a tuck across the back (sway back adjustment) may be needed.<br />You said the cap sleeve was pulling toward the bust - in that case I think a little extra ease may help. As a non-maternity top it isn't an extremely fitted top so you would expect to get a few wrinkles. I had a look at the Colette website Sencha picture and the model wearing the mustard coloured top has lots of wrinkles. Honestly I wouldn't worry about yours too much.<br />I'm also thinking that perhaps having some extra length (larger hem or something) to be able to let down as your tummy gets bigger over the next 3 months. <br />I'm sure that whatever you do, it's going to look great!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-79542643322215036642010-03-28T01:10:25.624-04:002010-03-28T01:10:25.624-04:00Looks good! I think there is a rule that the bigge...Looks good! I think there is a rule that the bigger the boob, the further away the dart line should be from the apex. A size B cup is normally 1 inch away from apex, but larger sizes should be further away. I think your front looks good. The back neck needs to be scooped out a bit to match the feeling of the front. Also, your back looks a little loose and blousy in comparison to your front, which is rather fitted. I prefer fitted, so if it was me, I'd take in the back. If you add more ease around the bust, you risk looking too much like a blob due to lack of waist definition. <br /><br />Love your sassy croquis, btw!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-87323896001355931992010-03-27T23:52:19.473-04:002010-03-27T23:52:19.473-04:00I agree, it is pretty much a whole new blouse, but...I agree, it is pretty much a whole new blouse, but it looks great! I would definitely add a little ease in the bust if you think you need it -- you won't be able to wear this non-pregnant so you'll want to wear this the whole next 3 months.Sarah @ ColorKittenhttp://www.colorkitten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-70149399147204292412010-03-27T23:26:42.746-04:002010-03-27T23:26:42.746-04:00I love the lowered neckline! Hehe... looks like a...I love the lowered neckline! Hehe... looks like a lot of work!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11669454301859970896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-14525693539960737652010-03-27T23:20:58.109-04:002010-03-27T23:20:58.109-04:00Oh, do NOT be intimidated! I didn't make up th...Oh, do NOT be intimidated! I didn't make up this math at all--I learned how to do the FBA by following along with the very clear diagrams in Fit For Real People, and I got the tummy adjustment info from this <a href="http://rowena.typepad.com/rostitchery/2006/04/full_tummy_adju.html" rel="nofollow">Rostitchery online tutorial</a> (I was going to post both of those as references when I show the FO).<br /><br />And while I may technically have learned how to sew over ten years ago, I think this is only my fifth truly successful FBA--I used a different method back in my college days with far less success!Mikhaela Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817367214920267825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863792023187803515.post-39096409874217434832010-03-27T23:01:30.669-04:002010-03-27T23:01:30.669-04:00I can't say it calls to mind the Sencha blouse...I can't say it calls to mind the Sencha blouse immediately :-) but it's a great top and I think it fits you very chicly. It drapes really nicely over the growing belly. And I like the height of the neckline. See - that altered pattern freaks me out! :-) Just figuring out all the math involved overwhelms a little. Of course, you have many years of experience so I'm sure, for you, it's just an extra step (or 5), not a mental mountain.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com