sewing adventures to date
I have four go-to patterns that I use all the time. TNT, if you will. I love the fit, and have adjusted the shape over years to my shape- pants,underwear, tee-shirts, and a woven shirt with forward yoke, gathers instead of darts, and a convertible collar. I was wanting a pattern for some raw silk (silk noil) woven shirts that reproduced some I had in 1995- a more traditonal shirt with a standard collar. I preferred no darts, but as I wear size 38 triple D bras, I pretty much must have a dart. Last month, I dug out some old patterns that I had bought (on sale, of course) and never used. I made a top in a pattern specifically designed for plus sizes. Hated it. Into the goodwill bag. Last week, I tried an old pattern that I had made at least twice before, but never wore much. I thought it might have been the fabric choice. Tried a more flowy rayon challis. Hated it ! Hated the fit, the fabric, the color... Binned it, both the top and the pattern. Although I still have at least 5-6 patte
