This is my first time sewing a pattern by Pienkel. I am really pleased with the results of this pattern. For this first "wearable muslin" I used this striped very thin knit for the main bodice with solid gray rib knit binding. For my 13 year old, I made size 8. She was actually between size 7 and size 8 and the pattern suggests sizing up if between sizes. (This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase by using my affiliate links, I receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting my creative efforts!)
Overall I'm pleased with the sizing and fit. But I think on the next one that I make, I will make a few adjustments--the first one will be in the arm scye. I think I'll cut a size 7 along that line. I am thinking it would help with the little bit of gaping going on in the back. I also won't top-stitch the bindings in place. I usually don't top-stitch knit bindings in place unless I have a really good knit with some spandex for good recovery. This knit is thin and almost no recovery to it. That's the thing with knits, you just never know how they are going to respond until you have completed the project. So that's why I'm calling this one a wearable muslin. She can wear it as a layering tee, and now I know what to adjust on the second one.
Overall I'm pleased with the sizing and fit. But I think on the next one that I make, I will make a few adjustments--the first one will be in the arm scye. I think I'll cut a size 7 along that line. I am thinking it would help with the little bit of gaping going on in the back. I also won't top-stitch the bindings in place. I usually don't top-stitch knit bindings in place unless I have a really good knit with some spandex for good recovery. This knit is thin and almost no recovery to it. That's the thing with knits, you just never know how they are going to respond until you have completed the project. So that's why I'm calling this one a wearable muslin. She can wear it as a layering tee, and now I know what to adjust on the second one.
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