Today's "Notes on a Pattern" is for McCall M7929.
I couldn't skip this step in the fit process. I wanted to be sure about the fit before I cut into my fashion fabric. Luckily, the changes that I initially made to the tissue pattern were very close to what is needed to make this top work for me.
In these notes, my main focus was the fitting the front bodice. My muslin is a combination of view B and D. It helps me to see how it all comes together and how it will look on me.
Below are the tissue pattern changes. Here I made a full bust adjustment (FBA).
For the bodice back, I made swayback adjustment and I adjusted the back pattern for a zipper closure instead of a button closure. Please forgive the pencils and pens. I used them to hold the pattern pieces in place. On both front and back I raised the neckline a little. I hate how low pattern fall on me.
Now, to look at the outcome of my changes. For the FBA, the bottom edge of the cup is now longer than the midriff. To reduce length, the excess needed to be removed. So on one side I made a dart and the other I ease in the excess. I liked to dart better. So, in my fashion fabric I will make a dart at the lower section of the cup.
The back is very good with this muslin. So I don't think I need to make any more substantial changes. Maybe a little tweaking here and there.
The next is to determine whether to make the top or add a skirt to the top for a dress. Stay tuned.
Happy Sewing!
C
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