More sleeves! Sleeves are having a bit of a fashion moment, so I guess now is not a bad time to start sewing garments with sleeves. This time, I went with the flounce on Vogue 1522. As far as flounces go, it is pretty understated. Not too long, or crazy full, so definitely wearable (even for cooking dinner, as I found).
That said, I don't think I will be making this pattern again. The lowish armhole combined with a narrow sleeve means that the whole shirt lifts up when I raise my arms. I need to layer it over a singlet if I don't want to show too much skin. In these next couple of photos, you can see how restrictive the arms are by the pulling across the blouse, even for minimal sort of arm movement.
The fabric is another viscose from Atelier Brunette. This time I purchased it from an Australian supplier, Maai Design, which is good to know if you are in a hurry and don't want to wait for shipping from overseas.
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That is one of the most annoying pattern problems.... it is pretty otherwise, though.
Interesting. The top I made from this pattern is one of my favorites and I don't have that issue. Caveat: I always need a large bicep adjustment so perhaps that made a difference?
It sure is gorgeous though. I have definitely been eyeing that Atelier Brunette viscose!
Shoot, I forgot to add...I just LOVE the sleeve treatment with the bias strip and flounce!!
Thanks KS! Sleeves is my problem area for sewing and I think it will take me a bit of experimenting to work out what shape cap and sleeve width is comfortable for me.
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