This top was a bit of a toile to check the fit and see if I liked the bound neck and arm holes. It’s made of cotton jersey interlock and I didn’t do myself any favours by cutting the bottom edges right on the edges of the fabric, which rolled and meant I ended up ‘levelling’ the bottom hem about three times. I also got my lines muddled up around the neck opening and so have to recut the neck facing, possible in a different size from the rest of the garment. Despite that, it was quick to make and the bound edges are a nice alternative to twin needle finishing for knits. I used some very stiff linen to bind which gave the sleeves a pleasing structure. I’d probably go up a size next time and then blend down at the waist. Planning a dress version in ponte de Roma for cooler months. I suspect this would also work with woven fabrics too so plenty of possible ways to adapt.
The only reason I gave four stars was for the price, I think the paper version is quite expensive, consider how simple the pattern is.
