As I mentioned in the previous post, I was going to do a separate post on the top. This is the Pattern Emporium Keep It Simple Semi Fitted Tee. I used the leftover moisture wicking fabric from Califabrics that I used for the lining of the vest and skirt. I made my usual size 8 graded to a 10 at the hips with the high round neck option. Overall the pattern went together really smoothly as I’ve come to expect from Pattern Emporium patterns.
The fabric is great, but I didn’t realize until I actually tried it on that it doesn’t have the amount of stretch required for this pattern. Due to the minimal horizontal stretch, it made for a great lining for the vest and skirt. However, it means it was a bit snug across the bust for the top. It obviously still fits as you can see, but I would have done an FBA (full bust adjustment) if I had enough fabric to make a muslin. Due to the snugness, I do have to pull it down every so often.
But all that being said, with the right amount of stretch, this would fit perfectly so I’ll keep this pattern around and make it again with a stretchier fabric. Given that it’s moisture wicking fabric, I’ll probably wear this for running and it does seem to fit okay with a sports bra since that compresses the bust. But it worked great for the photoshoot and I love that I had enough fabric that I could have everything coordinated!
