I have about a 35" bust (with a bra), and I am following the directions for the 32" size. With my gauge, the actual measurement is about 33.5". 
I added waist shaping to draw in the waist about four inches. I also lengthened the body by about three inches. This may have been too much. I don't suffer from the same lack of curves on my lower body as I do on my upper body, and I'm afraid the rolled bottom hits in a place that makes my hips appear even wider--something I try to avoid. But the bust does fit, despite the mythical negative ease that I can never quite accept.I am a little ambivalent about the shape. I usually prefer clothes that skim rather than cling. But it is not "too small," as I feared. I will have to continue with the sleeves and finishing to judge whether this is a top I can wear, but so far, my experiment appears to be a success.
That is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'd call that a success, too!
ReplyDeleteI don't see anything wrong with it. Great job so far. :)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great, very flattering on you! You have a great figure, don't be afraid of negative ease!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cable detail! It aids in fitting as well as being flattering - are there any cables on the sleeves? I can see this with slightly belled sleeves. Very pretty and great modifying of the pattern. You're a braver woman than I!
ReplyDeleteThis looks MARVELOUS!! I'm doubting your critique of your lower regions though. Me thinks you need to readdress that assessment, you have a beautiful shape. A rolled edge isn't the best for a hemline at the hip, but it NOT because of your hips it's the rolled hems's fault. Rolled edges will give a Michelin man flavor to any part of the body!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, you look fabulous!
I totally need to trade bodies with you. Just for like an hour. Honest. I promise I will give yours back...really I will....
ReplyDeleteI don't think it could get any better for fit. It looks wonderful on you.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautifully knit top!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful and you wear all of your FO's so well. I'm sure this one will be lovely also when it's finished.
ReplyDeleteDoes look good.
ReplyDeleteYou could always pick up the stitches above the hem and remove any extra length you don't want.
I think it looks great! You can always block a tiny bit of ease into it if you want when you are done.
ReplyDeleteLooks good to me! That would even look good as a tank, I think. Very cute shaping, and you wear it well.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks great on you, keep going!
ReplyDeleteAwesome fit! It looks great on you! I don't think it hits your hips in a bad spot at all. Blocking it longer could provide some psychological comfort. Bravo!!
ReplyDeleteI like the way it looks so fitted. All the other gathered pullovers I've seen were far too loose for my taste. Well done so far!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the sizing worked out! I think it looks great on your hips also. Very curvaceous! I prefer to accentuate my curves instead of hiding them anyway. Can't wait to see it when it's done!
ReplyDeleteSo so so pretty. It fits you perfectly!
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