I love using New Look 6977 for quick knit tops, especially when I about 40cm spare from a larger project. That happens a lot.
I’m showing you the back view as it looks sloppy. It’s too wide. The front view is ok but I’m using an 8 and that’s the smallest size this pattern offers.
Above is the original back pattern piece shortened to my size.
Above I’m marking out to fold out the width I don’t need – 3.5cm in total.
Lastly I’m doing an above waist sway-back adjustment. So the fullness is only folded out at the centre back. This fold tapers to 0 at the side seam. No length is lost at the side seam, only at the centre back seam.
Finally I have to ‘true’ the grainline and add centre back seam length at the hem. Otherwise, the back hem rises and I want the hem to be straight.
Here’s the new back piece. The width is a better fit and there’s minimal fabric pooling now.
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It's a very slight adjustment, but it makes so much difference to fit. I never realised I needed it until we did the blouse workshop at the guild.
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That is an amazing difference.
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Fantastic fit! Thanks for sharing.
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That is an amazing difference, thanks for showing the comparisons.
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Great fit with those adjustments. Way to go!
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So little change to a pattern, so much better fit. Thank you for showing.
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Yes, it is a great improvement – and once y9ou get to know what your body needs, it shouldn't take too long to make the alterations. Pretty top as well.
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Whoops, you, not y9ou.
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Great pattern alterations and such a fab outcome. Wishing you a wonderful festive season Maria and looking forward to catching up in the new year. 🙂
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