Yeah. Moderate success. Hope springs eternal. I CAN and I WILL have a successful Sencha blouse fitted and sewn in fashion fabric one of these days soon. And once I get the pattern right, I plan to sew up about eight of these babies and wear them every day, for every occasion. I will be comfortable and look classy AND have a do-it-yourself practicality.However, because I love to self-torture, and because I have some perfectionist instincts, I have circled and noted all areas for concern and further modification above. Individual photos with some notes are also below for your viewing pleasure. And if you scroll to the bottom, I have found many examples of successful Senchas to provide further inspiration.
I know that the fabric pattern makes it a bit harder to see the design lines, but I think I can see the drag lines and areas of concern just fine. Perhaps a floral wasn't the correct pattern to sew a muslin with, but who cares? The truth is that the fabric came from two thrifted pillowcases, and I like them. I wish the fit would have been perfect here so I could wear the darn thing. I am going to sew the full process despite the fit errors in hope.
Further alterations that may be in order include:
- small 1/2 inch forward shoulder adjustment
- 1/2 tuck "sway chest/hollow chest" across front
- 1 inch sway back in upper back
- move center darts closer to center by a few inches, further away from the outside dart
- redraft darts, taking them in deeper near the hips to eliminate excess
A lower neckline will be more flattering for sure. And I think unpicking the darts and re-clipping will allow me the flexibility to take them in as much as they need, plus allow me to place them at the most flattering place.
Back:Not too shabby. It might be pulling a tiny bit at the center back waist, and I do see some fabric puddling in the swayback area. I can fix those.
Right side:I want to limit some of the excess swinging forward between the darts. It is very maternity-ish. And even though I have a round "maternity-ish" stomach shape, I do not feel the need to dress it as such.
Left side:
Side seem:I am pleased it seems to be falling evenly along my true side center, see how it matches up with my pants seem? No crazy pulling to the back or front is a good thing.
There are a number of finished Sencha's haunting the blog world that I have been looking at for inspiration and fit guidance. I am especially looking for fuller busted gals as examples. If their Sencha's all wrinkle in the same place mine does, than it must be a normal wrinkle, right?- The original pattern images from Colette patterns
- Quality Time's finished blouse
- The Naked Seamstress - finished blouse and her FBA instructions
- Backstitch Pattern Review (This gal seems to rock the darted neckline in busy polka dots look, including a full bust. I like it!)
- Salty's finished blouse (From the few photos I have seen, she has some bust to contend with too...)
- A deco version with finishing details from Pacific Rain (not a big bust, but a FABULOUS finishing treatment I would like to emulate once I get the fit right.)
- Gertie made no less than two versions - one with green dots, and a polka dot with a peter pan collar (Even though she is not big busted, her still count for inspiration.)
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