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White polo knit shirt n1

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Name	White polo knit shirt n1
Status	finished
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Started	Nov 7, 2023
Completed	Feb 10, 2024
Progress	100 %
Privacy	public
Notes	White polo knit in cotton. It has not a lot of stretch to it. It is my first trial to see whether the amount of stretch makes this fabric suitable for this pattern. I used custom measurements for this project. I have cut off approximately 15 cms from the hem, Narrowed 6 cms at the bottom of the sleeves, at the elbow 3 cms, and underarm 0 cm. I have raised the underarm circle 1 cm and cut the curve a little larger at the front. This way keeping the arm cycle the same length so no need to amend the sleeve head. I did not use shoulder pads as the instructions recommend to do so. I did not like that the collar upper part was proportionately too wide and pointy compared to the lower part of the lapel. I have reduced the width of it towards the points to equal it to the lower side. I ended up having to lengthen the facings. Somehow it turned out to be too short after I eased it in and sewn it on. Very well done pattern on the measurements of a person. Sitting well on the body and very well drafted and comfortable garment