Josephine Sews

When I saw this pattern I absolutely loved it, but I knew I would be taking a huge risk with it falling at the 2nd widest part of my body.  I thought if it were just a little longer it would be perfect on me.  I knew that and yet I did not lengthen it. How I Did It Such an easy pattern and it takes me to make it hard and mess it up.  The first one I had to trash because the parts would not fit - yep it was that bad.  The second time I was successful. Fabric Brushed jersey animal print that I found in JoAnn's.  I absolutely love an animal print. Pattern Adjustments I can't find the pattern envelope, but based on my measurements I am sure I cut a 9 at the neck and graded out to a 10 from the bottom of the armhole to the waistline. Some Construction Pictures (the red light is my laser level that I now use instead of a yard stick to ensure I lay my patterns on grain) . Some Finished Pictures Conclusion If this top was lengthened about 2" I believe it would be perfect for me bu

I bought both patterns in March 2021 with the intention of making them right away and that didn't happen.  I was immediately drawn to the patterns because of the comfort factor.  Between the patterns and the fabric I was not disappointed. Mile End Sweatshirt and Plateau Joggers How I Did It I stabilized the shoulders with Sewkeyse Knit Stay Tape but just realized that I did not stabilize the neckline, but the neckline appears to be ok. Fabric I finally bought fabric October 2021 to make these pieces.  I purchased " See You at Six Scattered Scribbles French Terry " from Style Maker Fabrics.  The color is call "Cider" (reminds me of the color of a sweet potato).  This fabric feels so soft and good against my skin. Pattern Adjustments Mile End Graded from a size 18 to 20 starting at the bottom of the armhole  Shorten the length 1" Shorten the sleeve 2" Plateau Joggers Shorten the length 2" Raised the back rise 1" Lengthen the front/back pockets