The Facts
Fabric: Salvaged cotton (maybe polycotton) stretch fabric from friend’s aunty
Pattern: Vogue 8597 – C sleeves (+ 2.5cm), A body length (+ 2cm) Size 14
Made: August 2016
Notions: None
Time to complete: Two hours?
Cost: $0
Make again? Definitely. I made a second one in navy but forgot to do the shorter length. Will post soon. I would like to try a version with curved dart at the shoulder to eliminate the seam down the top of the sleeve. Next version I cut the sleeves and added in 5cm. Loads of length for a long-armed cyclist.
A beautiful fit and super comfy. The cowl is soft without gaping when cycling or bending forward. The front wraps around to become the full cowl collar with raglan back. The neck was completely unfinished as I couldn’t work out the instructions but noone would know. Version 2, I stitched it folded in on the back neck seam.
Worn with self-drafted skirt from upcycled Bird Textiles shirt.
Overall shape and topstitched back shoulder. I’d like to topstitch the neck seam (also the front armhole seams) but worried about puckering with the stretch fabric on a curve.
sistersew 