Candy Stripe Muslin

I went into the weekend thinking I would have the entire day Sunday to hang out in my sewing room. I thought I could throw together a muslin of B4454 and then cut out the actual fashion fabric to prep myself for the coming week. But as weekends go around here, things change minute to minute, kids who weren't coming over came over and hung out with Mom, kids who weren't coming for dinner came and dinner became more elaborate.

I did have time to cut out this muslin (really an old pink and white striped sheet). The pattern says it is not suitable for a stripe, but I envisioned this top in a blue and cream stripe shirting I found last year at JoAnn's and wanted to see how the stripe effected the overall look before I cut it out. This muslin has been sewn partially and just pinned to the dress form so there are some wrinkles that should disappear when it is actually sewn. The bottom of the shirt was supposed to be cut on the bias so I may have to cut it a little bigger. I really like the neckline. I've had this pattern forever but wasn't inspired until I found a pair of shoes that I loved in a soft blue and realized I didn't really have any clothing in that color. Hopefully, I will be able to translate this the way I see it in my head.

It's funny how seeing your body replicated in a dress form makes you realize how imperfect you really are. I feel like a square block. I read several blogs by seamstresses of all different body types and I notice that most know how to dress for their shape. Does this come naturally? No one wants to spend time on a project, have it come out great but look terrible on them. I have tried on several ready to wear pieces just to see if a similar pattern would be a good fit for my shape. I love Vogue patterns for their shape guide. I wish all the big names would do this.