Sometimes I really struggle with achieving that perfect harmony of fabric and pattern. Apparently my version of Jalie 2562 with the chiffon knit is one of those that struck a bad chord. Since the polo style didn’t fly, I attempted to salvage it into a v-neck tee, but in order to get rid of the hole where I accidentally snagged the fabric when picking out some of the older stitches I had to cut a vee that was deeper than I’m comfortable with. š¦ Of course, I discovered this after I had already cut the new neckline. A shame really, but what can you do? Oh well, I can still salvage it for lingerie, and it’ll be be cuter for that anyway.
On the upside, I did discover that my alterations for the Jalie polo should work marvelously for a better fabric. š I nailed the FBA, and I even tried the “easing” method for the bust darts. I was a bit nervous because it looks kind of ugly and wrinkly flat, but it looks pretty normal on. And I forgot to do the swayback alteration. š³ So I guess it’s still there, but it looks like an easy fix, and I can probably work out how much to remove on my dressform using the shirt I’ve already sewn most of the way up.
So I guess I’ll pick something else out of my plan and see how badly I can mangle it. š
Splinters & Stitches 
Too bad about the chiffon knit. But nice to know you have a go to polo shirt pattern!
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I’m not too heartbroken about the fabric, since it was very inexpensive. But I’m pretty excited about having a polo pattern that fits, since I really like the style as an alternative to a t-shirt. I guess I need to go shopping for some appropriate knits!
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Nothing wrong with cute lingerie. Although could you layer it with a tank top or cami if you did want to wear it as a V? I have a couple of shirts I do that with to make them work appropriate.
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I think I’ll stick to the cute lingerie….I made the neckline deep enough to make Burda blush! š³
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That takes some effort from what I’ve seen of Burda. Nicely done. And a happy Valentine’s Day in your house. š
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