With all the signs and ticket prices splattered all over, I thought it interesting what these quotes and quirks represented. So, I went traipsing the Internet to see what it all meant.
"Reynolds Coliseum" N.Y.C. State Campus. Well, no such thing.
"Reynolds Coliseum" N.Y.C. State Campus. Well, no such thing.
What I did find was-- Reynolds Coliseum- former home of the NC State Wolfpack, college basketball team.
The Konbats-- turns out to be a place in the country of Myanmar, under the Shan State administration, between Bangladesh and Thailand on the Asian Continent. It was definitely a quick study in geography for me.Fabric: Cotton lycra from my stash. I got help on choosing the pattern from Andrea @Knit-knac.blogspot.com. Its good to meet new sewing buddies. Thanks Andrea. She is a Burda Style enthusiast for sure.
Construction notes:::
A fusible stay tape was used on shoulders and back neckline. I used a triple zig-zag at 2.7 length and .7 width for all the top stitches.
Pattern Alterations Notes:: Burda 01/2008 #116, traced a size 14/40. The size 40 finished measurements: bust 36.25, Waist - 29.25, Hip- 38.5,-- All changes were made using the Pivot and Slide method of Pattern alterations.
FBA- 1.5" to side using 3/4 swing out to gain the width.
Increase the neck of the wrap by 1/2
The underlay was only increased by 1/2" to keep it at a negative ease.
3/4" broad back adjustment and
Sleeve bicep increased by 1/2"
I measured these areas::-- front, back, waist length at side seam and bicep width, on the pattern and compared them to my body to determine additional amounts needed to make the fit I desired. Keeping in mind that I wanted only 1" ease in the back and 0" ease up front. (This helped to avoid bra indentions showing.):: Front, back, waist length at side seam ad bicep.
Conclusion:: I'm very happy with the top and will be sure to make another very soon. I can see it quickly becoming a mainstay in my wardrobe rotation.
Cute top and love the print.
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DeleteYes I like your top too! Nice print.
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DeleteI love your top, great fabric!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is the perfect use for this fabric and the fit is spot on! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome choice of fabric for an awesome pattern! :)x
ReplyDeleteThis fabric is gorgeous! I love the styling of this type as specially like it with your white pants, the length is really cute on it!
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