So I’ve had a bit of a ‘meh’ relationship with Sew Over It patterns. I’ve 2 very successful ultimate blouses in rotation in my wardrobe but I did have to do a lot of adjustments to the shoulders and back/back neck. My pussy bow blouse was the same, just a little constrained across the back and arms.
And then it came to me. Maybe I was being a little optimistic (hopeful!) in my sizing choice. Maybe I was veering towards the smaller size instead of sizing up.
This is the Meredith wrap over dress by Sew over It. My measurements (35, 30, 38) put me nearer a SOI size 10 (35, 28, 38) but knowing my previous issues (I’m quite broad across the back and shoulders) I went for the straight size 12.
I was also keen for the ‘wrap’ to be generous. I’d just spent a day in an older Boden wrap dress and was forever fiddling with the wrap across the bust, even with a safety pin in charge.
I’ve worn this one all day at a BBQ with a fitted denim jacket and a pair of wedges and didn’t have to play with it once. A real result!!
There’s more detail about the adjustments I made and more images on my blog here