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Notch collar blouse

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Name	Notch collar blouse
Status	finished
Happiness
Started	May 8, 2017
Completed	Jun 5, 2017
Progress	100 %
Privacy	public
Notes	A bit snugger than I expected. This is a very figure hugging shirt. I had to fiddle wth the collar, I took in the width and sewed it about 3/4 inch closer to the front to get the notch in the collar I was after. I didn't have enough fabric to do the sleeves hence the shortened version. 29 October 2017: I have decided that I need to do a few things to make this shirt wearable. So I have shortened it. Made a slit in the side seams and I will be experimenting with putting what it essentially a godet for the sleeve to increase my ability to raise my arms a bit and not have to pull my shirt back down when I have lowered them again. I did some research and found this invaluable video. http://www.threadsmagazine.com/2016/01/25/video-how-to-modify-sleeves-for-better-arm-mobility Failing that, it will just have to be a sleeveless top! I finally took photos of the alterations I made. I could not save the sleeves but at least I got rid of the wrinkles on the front and the back and I will wear this.

Roberta Lopez

Congratulations! You fixed it quite nicely.
sshelagh

Thank you Naomi, that sounds like a good idea. I haven't had this problem in Lekala patterns before.
Naomi

Looks great! I've been wanting to try this pattern. For the fit, try shortening the bodice 1/2 inch below the bust on all peices. For me, this resolved the tightness around the back