Anything But Ordinary -- Muslin #1 Wearable!

There it is.

Louise Cutting's pattern called "Anything but Ordinary".

I finished my FIRST muslin of the top (in green) today.  Can you see on the shoulder of the green blouse -- the one on the girl -- that there is a tab?  I never noticed it.  It is a really fun part of this blouse.  It actually is about the ONLY part of the blouse that I kept.

Changes I made:

I added a Upper Round Back and Sway Back correction.  I have to do that in everything I make.  That is why I sew.  Garments that fit are so comfortable to wear.  I HATE a garment I have to fiddle with all day long to keep it where it belongs on my body.

Neckline -- Made it a "V" instead of a circle.  I don't look good in round necks according to my Mother.  Pardon this dumb pose.  I never know where to put my hands so I don't cover up the blouse.

Sleeves -- I hate big sleeves that make my arms look like sticks, so I lapped the hem and buttoned it.

Bust Dart -- Since I make the "Small" in LC's patterns, I have a lot less ease than what she likes.  Therefore, Phylly and I both always have to put bust darts in her tops.  (You can see the bust dart above.)

Hemline -- I didn't like the maternity look I always seem to get in LC's patterns, so I added 2 pleats to the front hem.

And here is the best picture I got in an attempt to show you the cute tab and button.  The shoulder opens up so you can get it on easier.

I don't know if I will start another one of this style tomorrow, or start a whole new pattern.  Louise really likes mitered corners.  I can make the side vents without mitered corners, so I think I will do them the easy way on the next one. 

OH!  Another thing I have to change is the shoulder seam.  It is way too far back on me.  Relax-a-Little was the same way.  Phylly said she had to move it forward also.

Gotta get. 

I'm running out of steam, and still have things to do before I get into my pj's and slippers and fix a cup of hot DEcaf tea.  

The tea is Phylly's fault.  I have to do everything she does, you know, and she loves tea.  Not just ANY tea.  The fancy kind you order from the internet, and it costs so much, you BETTER drink it!  

Actually, my Mother is from New England -- Boston, MA -- and she has always loved hot tea.  We had it served with many a meal in beautiful tea cups and saucers.  She would have a fit and a half if she was served a cup of tea or coffee in a mug.  As far as I'm concerned, the bigger the mug, the better!

Hugs, Joy