I got this fabric in a mystery box, years ago. I knew exactly what I wanted to make with it, a mock neck sweater. I also received a smaller cut of the same fabric in olive. I started out with a pattern from a designer I usually like and made one up in the olive as a toile. But, I hadn’t realized how much negative ease was built in. Yes, it fit. It even looks good. But I really don’t like clingy clothes. So then I tried making a larger version of the same pattern out of cotton lycra. Nope (that’s been recycled into sleepwear). Then I tried another pattern, but I didn’t like the drop shoulders. . . Third pattern was the charm. I measured, I looked at the ease, decided to size up, and cut it out in tissue. Then I compared it with a similar style ready to wear item that fit how I liked. I figured this fabric has been around for a looong time, might as well go for it. . . . And. . . it fits as expected. Phew! It could use a few tweaks, but I’m really happy with it. Now I can safely embark on the view with bishop sleeves in a gorgeous rib knit that came in the same box. Stash Hub has really helped me make the most of my stash!
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I think it is lovely! It is pretty and looks very cozy.
it looks so good!!! and you get bonus points for sticking with it thru trial and error!