I had this pattern cut out before I found I had Shingles, so this was made completely under the influence of anti viral meds and Tramadol!
I finished it last night, and on the whole I'm very pleased with it, although I would change a few things next time.
I find the front band is very wide, and next time I will narrow it down. It's also very fiddly to do the front edges, which end up being quite bulky. I would also use the most lightweight interfacing on the FB, as I used the only grey one I had, and it rippled a bit.
I found the idea of a wrap around tie to be potentially bulky, so I just had a tie on the left front. The inside I fastened with a loop in the side seam, and a press stud fastener.
Too much hand sewing for me, and I must change this, and try for a machine friendly front band
On the whole though, I love it, although it's sleeveless because I didn't have enough fabric, this is why the front band is pieced too. On to matching trousers now.
Jessie
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