Vogue 9227 - Stripe Knit

Vogue 9227 has been on my list to make since it first came out.  This shirt came about after two fabrics just fell together when I was planning some knit seperates

I had this Mood Fabrics' Knit Pique on my sewing table to make a Blackwood Cardigan and this stripe knit (I think Mood but not sure) waiting for a top.  Well, look what I have - a perfect match!  I knew right then I wanted to make that Vogue pattern.  

The trickiest part is the neckline and something I discovered after making this one, you don't really need to make the buttonholes except on the neckband.  I just slipped this one right over my head without undoing the buttons.

I did have to make my front and back neckband just a bit longer.  The pique does not have much stretch, so a bit of extra length was needed.

After I had this completed, I noticed the quite a bit or room just under the armscye and I didn't like how that looked.  Well, I took it in about 3/4" and that might have been too much.  I have a couple of fold lines above the upper bust.  Also, this stripe knit is a bit stiff and not too much stretch.  The pattern calls for knits with spandex.  I love my shirt and will try it again in more appropriate fabric.

I made a size 14 since, this was a close fitting top and my fabric had limited stretch.  

Another view of the neckline, buttons are from stash.  I did cut the front yoke pattern with the stripes running a different direction.  Play on the stripes and a bit less matching!

I have the Blackwood finished and will share soon.  I need cardigans in my closet and several pieces of fabric to make some.  This fall/winter, I feel like I just need some basics to add some depth to my wardrobe choices.

This stripe knit and solid pique are going to become three new garments.  I love being able to stretch fabric yardage and make as many garments as possible.