It took a little fiddling, but once I got the pattern adjusted, I'm in love! I needed to do an FBA and then still had to shorten the shoulder seam. I still need to learn how to do a shoulder adjustment. Even as a teenager I remember my mom always having to move the sleeves up higher on my shoulders. I didn't think I had narrow shoulders, but I guess so! I've had to change it on nearly every pattern I've made.
This is just one version that I've made and my latest one. I saw the fabric at Hobby Lobby. It's lightweight knit and sadly starting to pill, but I still love it. I wear it with my Fay skirt and just feel lovely! And check out that pattern matching on the side!! You can hardly see the side seam. Score!! I did elbow-length sleeves so it's great transitioning into Fall.
I've been longing for a dress form for quite a while since it's so stinkin' hard to fit clothes on yourself. My sweet husband bought me a dress form for our anniversary! Man does he know how to make his wife happy! Thanks Honey! I haven't adjusted it to my measurements yet, so the shirt looks baggy in the waist, but all versions of the Bronte were fitted to myself and are perfect (not baggy)! The form also comes in handy to take pictures of the clothes I make because, let's be honest, it feels weird taking pictures of myself.
The Bronte is a lovely pattern and now that I have the fit right, a great, easy sew. Perfect stress reliever! Plus, it's classy and comfortable...who could ask for anything more in a shirt?
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