New Look 6213 and HotPatterns 1216: Garden Party Tee

Every now and then my finished sewing project doesn't meet up with the expectations that I may 

have had for it....take New Look 6213 for instance:

I love everything about this pattern: cute tie, length, V-neck.

The pattern noted that there was an allowance for ease of 7 inches. As I usually make an

FBA of 3-4,  I decided not to make the FBA and only add an inch to the side seams.

Not enough.

And there are no bust darts, but notice the gathering at the neckline instead.

I also failed to see the more cut-in shoulder.....not a favorite style for me.

This silky poly from JoAnn Fabrics is so cute though.....right?

So....my 'wearable muslin' is wearable, under a sweater tho, due to the wonky fit.

I plan to make this one again, now that I know what adjustments to make, as it was fun 

to sew up with a clever way to approach that neckline. Just watch for stretch there, as

it is all bias!

I had more success with HotPatterns 1216: Garden Party Tee, which is my usual experience

with HotPatterns.  

Since I've made this before, and knew it would fit great, I went right to the serger for construction. 

The polka dot is a cotton knit, and the floral chiffon was purchased at a local  fabric discounter.

                                  I did add a couple of inches at the hem to the chiffon flounce,
                                                        and finished it with a narrow hem.

Thought I've had it in my head to combine polka dots with this floral chiffon, I wasn't

quite sure that I liked it. Did it need a scarf to tie it all together?

                   In the end, I decided against the scarf, I think it was just a little too matchy-matchy LOL!

                  Besides, I really LOVE that chiffon, and want to use what I have left for a kimono top/jacket.