With blue skies above, I made up this dress with matching fold over elastic. I can’t remember where I got the elastic from or when, but a most sewers, when you see fabric trims that you think could be useful, you buy them, knowing that you’ll use it one day.

I tightened up the neckline so that it wouldn’t flip open and instead, it’s formed some pull lines from below the bustline. When I wear this, I stretch it over my frame and the pull lines become less obvious.

I use ‘seams great’ to reinforce the shoulder seams with every knit top I make. The neckline shape holds really well, so this product is one that I rely on.