Cheyenne Meets Oakridge And Simplicity

 

I had been admiring the Hey June Cheyenne Tunic for quite a while before a hit the buy now button.  I had just the fabric in mind as well, a lovely Liberty Tana Lawn called Painters Meadow.  I really wanted a classic style for such a classic fabric and I thought that the Cheyenne Tunic would fit into my wardrobe nicely.




After printing out my pattern, I quickly realised that my plan was not going to work.  The pattern had no front darts, agh, which are a non negotiable for me, even though I am only a B cup!  After working out my size I also found out that the pattern was very narrow across the shoulders.  Rather than try to adapt the pattern I decided to start with a tnt blouse pattern and reverted to an all time favourite of mine, the Sewaholic Oakridge.


All was not lost with my Hey June pattern though! I still loved the neckline even though the pattern itself was not suitable for me, I used the neckline as drafted of the Cheyenne Tunic but the basic pattern of the Sewaholic Oakridge.  I wasn't finished with my Frankenpatterning though, and decided to use  the sleeve of Simplicity 8084.  To do  this I cut the Sewaholic Oakridge  for the sleeve cap and used the Simplicity 8084 for the lower sleeve.


I really love my frankenpattern top!  It was made before Christmas but hasn't had much use over the summer because I prefer to wear dresses over separates in the heat.  It will get a ton of use over the autumn and will fit in nicely with both my work and casual wardrobes.





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  1. Great work on incorporating features from all those patterns to create your ideal shirt. Isn't it wonderful being able to sew.

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    1. Definitely! You can always be assured of finding something you like!

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