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Wardrobe Staples: Basic Knit T-shirts using Jalie 2794 Sweetheart Top Part 2

12/10/2015

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As I mentioned in my last post, I'm in need of some cute, feminine t-shirts. I've cleaned out lots in my wardrobe and what remains are basic full coverage, hide-the-body, kinda frumpy T-shirts that I love to wear, but don't necessarily create the most flattering look. I think I have 2 or 3 T-shirts which are cute and fitted. Queue Jalie Patterns!

Jalie has a fun little top called the Sweetheart Top, #Jalie2794.  It's really fast and easy to make, and from my research, looks great on every body.

This is my first make of the Sweetheart top. Essentially, it's my muslin. So, I went into this project with the intention that if it did not work out, it could be a sleep shirt. Now that I've made it and have it on? Like hell! This is going to be in REGULAR rotation I tell you. And I can't wait to make more!
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I'm really grateful I grabbed this cute zigzag knit print from my stash to use.  This is a Riley Blake knit fabric and it was a gift from my mom for my Birthday this year. The color is one of my favorites! Even while sewing the joy of how perfect this color is for me created a bit of a flutter in my heart. 
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What's super cool about Jalie Patterns is that you can really quickly grade between sizes and the pieces will still sew together like a dream!
  • I cut the upper body to high bust in mostly size Z
  • I cut the bust in size CC
  • I cut the hips in size EE
Would you have ever guessed that from the way it fits on me?  
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There are 2 minor fitting issues. 
  1. I cut the bolero / front yolk piece in a size CC length which is causing the diagonal wrinkle from bust to shoulder seam.  Easy fix.
  2. There's a tiny bit of wrinkling at the swayback area. I will need to measure and figure out how much to take out. But you know what?! This is the teeniest, tiniest swayback adjustment I have ever had to make. Seriously. I'm all amazement at how damn good this looks in the back. It's practically better than my knit moulage!
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I am one happy girl!
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