Great pattern, small size range

I made this in a day – I was getting a bit fed up with it by the end as I decided to add the ruffle on the bottom and gathering is not my favourite task!

The pattern is easy to follow and although it only goes up to a 41″ bust this is my high bust size so I chanced it for the toile.  It just goes over my bust – there are no fastenings – and there’s enough ease that it fits me.

Apologies for the creases – I have ironed this during construction but it’s a cheap cotton duvet cover and looks like one!

I think I will use a slightly heavier fabric next time; I particularly like the sample and a couple of versions I’ve seen on Instagram using stripes – this lends itself well to pattern or colour blocking.

The sleeves are very comfortable; I often find elastic cuffs irritating but the instructions suggest measuring around the widest part of the forearm, which worked well.

The only issue I have is that there seems to be a lot of fabric in the back. I do sometimes need to do a swayback adjustment so next time I might curve the seam or add darts.

This is really versatile and I think I’ll try the short length/short sleeve version next.

One star off for the limited size range.