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Indigo top - Tilly & The Buttons

Happymrsg

Indigo top - Tilly & The Buttons
« on: March 29, 2020, 14:51:51 PM »
Looking for some help with fitting.
I have made a toile of the above. It is quite a good fit but feels a bit snug at the back, between my shoulders.
Do you think I should unpick the sleeve / back seam & sew with a narrower SA, or do I need to make a larger size.

Thanks a lot  :*

Ploshkin

Re: Indigo top - Tilly & The Buttons
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2020, 15:13:10 PM »
I would have a go at letting out the seams first - 1/4" off one seam* gives you 1 /2" extra, its surprising how much you gain.

 * theyre not dratted 10mm seams are they?  Not so much to play with.
Life's too short for ironing.

Vezelay

Re: Indigo top - Tilly & The Buttons
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2020, 16:18:30 PM »
I think all Tilly's patterns have 5/8" seam allowance. Should be plenty of room as @Ploshkin says to give you an extra 1/2". If that's not enough then yes size up. I don't like anything that feels too small on me - it just ends up in the charity shop :(.

Happymrsg

Re: Indigo top - Tilly & The Buttons
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2020, 22:48:18 PM »
Thanks for your replies. i'll try unpicking the seams first.
it will be later in the week.
i was going to do it today, but decided to do my Cross stitch - I usually only do cross stitch on holiday.

ElOmbu

Re: Indigo top - Tilly & The Buttons
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2020, 17:06:19 PM »
One of the reviewers on PR had issues with the armhole on this. You may also want to compare the armscye with one that fits you well. It could be too small, or it could be that the shape of the armscye needs tweaking. Or both....

Happymrsg

Re: Indigo top - Tilly & The Buttons
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2020, 18:07:00 PM »
Thanks ElOmbu i look at thePR
I'm not sure about changing the armscye  :|