Issie has quite a multitude of style options included and comes in children's and teen/women's sizing.
I was particularly drawn to the curved bib feature.
And I instantly knew I wanted to use lace for the bib.
I paired crochet lace with a modal brushed french terry, both from La Finch Fabrics. (I have so much love for their famous maker offerings!)
I'm really pleased with how it turned out and I absolutely love wearing it.
I chose to make size 8 AUS based on the finished measurements chart with my chest measurement of 36". Having sized down, the overall fit is trim. It's very comfortable and I particularly like the long sleeve cuffs.
It's a rather easy modification (if it even qualifies as such!) from the original pattern-
Use the curved ruffle template to transfer the bib shape to the front bodice. Add 1/4" seam allowance here. Also add a 1/4" seam allowance to the bib template. Notch the centers. Voila! Two new pattern pieces to color-block (or should I say lace-block?) your Issie tops.
(I must admit I had a couple pictures to illustrate this process, but I think I missed adding the seam allowance to the front bodice and my head is still spinning trying to reason how and why I goofed. Thankfully knits are a bit forgiving!)
There's a 10% discount off all sewpony patterns with code WOMENSISSIE10 for the duration of the tour (through Monday, September 3rd).
What do you think, should I make an Issie to twin with my daughter next? She's wearing one made during testing last year. She's got some spunk!
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