I have been feeling like crud. Having allergies feels like having the flu at times!
Before the allergies hit, I cut all the fabric from yesterday. One of the things that I cut out was a new top. Blouses and tops was one of the reasons for my purchase of all the Sense and Sensibility patterns. I have been having problems finding tops I like and patterns of tops I like. They are either too big, too short in the sleeves, too frilly, too tailored, too unstructured. I could go on but you get the picture. Yes, I am picky and it is one of the reasons I sew.
I took the bodice from the 1911 kimono dress from Sense and Sensibility. Changed the neckline, shortened the sleeve, flared the waist, and made it shirt length. This is me following a pattern. Russell laughed at me and said I just use patterns as guides.
This is the muslin I made up. It does not look like much but I really recommend a muslin when you modify as much as I do.
Then I put it on. Would you be surprised if I said I do not like t-shirts? And this was so comfortable and soft that it may definitely become the "t-shirt" in my wardrobe? I have already cut out two more. If I have time, I may add some embroidery or ribbon trim or wait until the next batch but I can say:
I finally found that top that works for me!
What a relief!