I adapted my self drafted (traced from RTW) dropped shoulder knit top pattern to have a slightly less dropped shoulder and a wider sleeve so that I can use it to recut oversized men's tees to a more flattering shape.
(All the normal set in sleeve patterns wouldn't fit on due to the smaller armhole clashing).
To check this would work, I then cut out and sewed it up in a beige knit.
I tried it on at the fit is fine (with the expected drag lines from a dolman sleeve).
Left as it is its a very versatile item for my capsule travel wardrobe - works with everything, can be easily layered, but it is very plain.
At the moment the side seams are only machine tacked together, as I was undecided about some sort of embellishment, which would be easier to do if the front could be laid flat.
Options going through my mind are
1. Self fabric embellishment e.g. lines of gathered fabric
2. Machine embroidery - but the fabric is too thin and would need excessive stabilisation.
3. Hand embroidery e.g. simple design in embroidery floss.
4. Design with fabric paint e.g. stencilled butterfly or other motif done with fabric paint.
5. Beaded embellishment - though needs a firm foundation and may not be very practical for travel.
6. Applique
Please do vote and or comment. Thanks.
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