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I didn't high hopes for this pattern because of all my failures in the past with other patterns. The size calculator told me my bust should be 18, waist 28 and hips 30 so I set out to grading and hoped for the best but expected the worst. I made my toile and didn't let myself get too excited, but noticed it looked pretty good. When I tried it on I was amazed and so happy with the results. It was almost perfect and all I feel i need to do is grade up a little in the waist, because I like a looser fit. I will also lengthen it a little bit, but that is personal preference. I see so many possibilities for this pattern and I want to thank you Cashmerette.
I bought the paper pattern many moons ago and used it so much it was in a raggedy state. I repurchased the pdf version and I’m so happy I did.
The instructions booklet now includes the high bust measurement making it even easier to choose the starting size, particularly as my measurements have fluctuated over the years.
I’m currently sewing a new shirt in a 12GH bust grading to 14 at waist and hips
I posted this review on FB initially, but wanted to copy/paste it here. I'm sewing the Harrison shirt now. I just finished the muslin this weekend and I cannot remember the last time I've worn a button down that both fit my body AND didn't gap. Either I have to pin them closed or they're bags on me. Even better, the muslin is nearly a perfect fit! I just need to shorten the sleeves and take in the sides a bit, especially over my hips as my curves are minimal there. As someone new to the hobby (been sewing less than 6 months!), I found the instructions very easy to follow (the trickiest bits were the bottom hems of the button placket as I misunderstood initially where to sew and how fiddly the cuffs were). I cannot wait to sew this out of my chosen fabric and wear it.
The Harrison shirt - it’s a winner baby. 😍 This is a 12EF, graded to a 14 waist and hip.
I just can’t fault Cashmerette patterns - the shoulder fit, the bust fit, heck even the sleeve length is perfect for me. Apart from the simple grading, all I did was shorten the length at the hem. Just a lovely, shapely shirt. ❤️ Happy days
Love the pattern and its instructions. Did struggle with the placket on sleeve but got it 3rd time round. Shirt No4 is in planning stage.
Wow, even though I've been sewing for some years now, I nearly always worked with jerseys or sweat in children's clothing. The Turner dress came out very beautifully, so I really wanted to try this one, using a cheap cotton, albeit with a joyful print. Chose to buy the course as well, as the only cottons I had sewn before were flat ones: a singular quilt, and, well: children's clothing - which to me turned out crucial. I surely wouldn't have pressed and pressed and pressed over and over again. ;D
I definitely was a bit insecure to start this one, and I never expected it to turn out this beautiful! As I'm 1m76 (~3ft9) I chose to lengthen the shirt, but did not know how much I should add to the sleeves. They turned out allright-ish though for a next one, I'd lengthen them a bit too. Hint: A blog on how to determine needed length for the sleeves would be a very nice addition... :D
Which brings me to the only disadvantage of this pattern: If you're very tall or very short, the site of the apex of your bust might not correspond with the apex in the pattern - and I would not know how to adjust this. For me, the discrepancy was too little to cause real problems, and then the ease did some too. However, this, in my opinion, is something one might want to consider if you intend to sew a slim fit.