Stylearc Ivy Knit Top

Made a color-blocked top from 2 fabrics - polka dot jersey (doesn't have much stretch) and black rayon knit.

Size: 16
Alterations: raised neckline at front and sides 3/4 inch. shortened back 1 1/2"

Comments:
Sleeve can be shortened and the front can be lowered.  Very comfortable to wear.

SB328 Tonic 2

Made 2 Tonic 2 tees. It is a free pattern from SBCB. The fit is great.  The only change made was to shorten the sleeve to elbow length.

Size: 1X
Alteration:  shortened sleeve 11.5 inches.

Comment:

Neckline can be raised in front about 3/4 in

Dolman Sleeve Top - MariaDenmark Olivia Oversize Top

Made two tops from Maria Denmark's pdf Dolman sleeve pattern.

Pattern:  MariaDenmark 105-Olivia

Fabric: rayon/polyester mix light knit

Alterations: shortened sleeve 2"; shortened body 2".  The bottom band was too big, so wrapped fabric snugly around waist/hip area and used that as the band length.  Neckline was too low, so raised it about 2".

Conclusion:   A very comfortable loose top.  

Raglan Top - Kwik Sew 2874

Pattern: Kwik Sew 2874
Fabric:  cotton interlock - black body with mint sleeves
Alternations: sleeve shortened  3.25", added 2" to body Size: XL
Conclusion:  a bit tight around abdomen area, add 2" for next time

Top - Ottobre 2-2007

Made this top from the Ottobre magazine.

Fabric:  Unknown - I suspect it is a poly-cotton blend.
Pattern: Ottobre 2-2007 - Pattern #2
Alternations: sleeve shortened 1", ribbing - widened from 1 1/2" to 2".
Size: 50
Conclusion:  drag lines around bust, have to do a forward shoulder adjustment for next one.  Overall, quite pleased with the fit.

Kwik Sew 2900

Pattern: Kwik Sew 2900

Used size XL

Fabric: cotton interlock

Changes: Lengthened sleeves to elbow length, and decreased width at bottom of sleeve.

Thoughts: Shoulders are a bit too wide.