Butterick 5889

[b15erk]

I bought this off a FB seller, and really liked it for my hols.

However, I haven't yet finished it, and it may stay that way, as there are a couple of things I really don't like about this.

First, it comes up huge!!  I did a medium after reading PR, and it's still large (I'm 42 bust usually).

Then there are all these bindings....  I had to do contrast because I didn't have enough fabric, but I have to say, those hem bands are horrid.  It says to interface, which I did, but the interfacing - soft as it is, makes it stick out like a marquee.  The neck band I made wider, as it looked unbalanced with the front band, but still not fond.

I think, if I'm short of a project, I may rip the bands and facings off and replace them, because a) they are not a good colour contrast, and b) the hem facings hang very badly.

What do you lot think?

Jessie

eta: apart from that, it's a nice make 

[BrendaP]

It looks as though it's meant to be loose and floaty - if the neck and shoulders fit the rest is surely OK.

I see what you mean about the hem bands.  If you can get them off without damaging the main fabric a plain hem like you've done on the sleeves will probably hang much better.