Folks, I think it's official: I just don't love this sweater.
Don't get me wrong. It's ok. I just don't think it's the most flattering style on me. I generally avoid sewing styles that are boxy or unfitted. Somehow, I didn't realize that's what I was knitting. Or rather, I thought that the boxiness mixed with the cute cropped length would balance my top and bottom without obscuring my waist.
But I think that the shape of the top, combined with the short sleeves that end at mid-bust height, just broaden me across the bust/shoulders/arms.
And it makes my bust seem, um, larger than in real life, I think, but not in a way that I like.
Now, it may grow on me over time. I don't know. These photos don't look awful (some of the not-used ones did look awful) and some look cute. But I'm still only so-so about it.
Anyway, I'm home for the next 10 days (hooray!) and there was actually some sewing this weekend (double hooray!) So, I hope to wrap up my McQueen jacket and maybe even sew something seasonally appropriate before I head to London for work and then the NYLON meet up! Stay tuned!
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| Sleepy suburban intersection - Main St and Greenvillage Rd |
Don't get me wrong. It's ok. I just don't think it's the most flattering style on me. I generally avoid sewing styles that are boxy or unfitted. Somehow, I didn't realize that's what I was knitting. Or rather, I thought that the boxiness mixed with the cute cropped length would balance my top and bottom without obscuring my waist.
But I think that the shape of the top, combined with the short sleeves that end at mid-bust height, just broaden me across the bust/shoulders/arms.
And it makes my bust seem, um, larger than in real life, I think, but not in a way that I like.
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| Yeah, this museum is right in the 'burb I live in. |
Anyway, I'm home for the next 10 days (hooray!) and there was actually some sewing this weekend (double hooray!) So, I hope to wrap up my McQueen jacket and maybe even sew something seasonally appropriate before I head to London for work and then the NYLON meet up! Stay tuned!
