The pattern ran extremely small. I cut out a size 22 and thought I would have to take huge side seams...Nope. As a matter of fact it was tighter than I wanted and I wound up removing the back darts. The sleeves are too tight especially in the forearm.
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Another reason it took me so long is I'm on crutches! Too much step aerobics and bowling and my left knee just couldn't take it anymore. I can't put any weight on my left leg. I had an MRI last week but don't have the results yet. I'm hoping for the best. The final reason it took me so long to finish is that I've absolutely fallen in love with cardmaking. Here's a couple of the cards I've made.
I've made that pattern 3 times already, and I can't get it to fit no matter what I do. I think I might give it one more go since i'm a little more expierenced now, but i'm almost ready to give up on this pattern.
ReplyDeleteDespite your problems with this pattern, the blouse is very pretty. You're correct, I love the fabric too!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blouse! And I like the fabric as well! Hope you get off crutches.
ReplyDeleteThat fabric, although very pretty, looks like a very tight weave. There should be a creative way to fix the tight sleeve problem, making it more comfortable. Hope your knee gets feeling better soon. Enjoy your card making!
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric choice. I hope your knee feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteThe blouse is really cute and I love the fabric. And what's this with cardmaking - first Sheila and now you! Hope your knee is doing better soon!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your injury. I hope it is something simple for the doctors to fix!
ReplyDeleteThe blouse is so pretty. Just don't flex your muscles and the tight sleeve won't matter. lol
Great cards!!!!
That blouse is beautiful, love, love, love the fabric. What a terrible time to be on crutches I wish you a speedy recovery.
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