Better day; less frustration

I'm happy to report that my plan for the "dress fix" worked out OK. Sorry, I don't have pics. I reinforced the "V" slice with fusible interfacing on the wrong side. Then I took two tucks--about 1" at the slice area. I then pressed the tucks toward the hem and topstitched each of them. Now it looks a bit like a "bias strip" sewn on the lower skirt area. At least it's salvaged!

In case you might be interested, I did take a photo of the cool collar (my original one as I already gave the new one to Sis).



Finished length is 26.5 inches and width is 3". 4" length of hook/loop tape on each end to secure while wearing. The flap area is left open--where you load it up with ice. Fold the flap down, wrap around your neck and you are ready to go. I use it all the time when I mow.

On to the Ottobre tank top saga.

Here's the first one, a size 42.



Like I said, I felt like I had on a sports bra. No way I could wear this one. As I mentioned, I'm sure some of the problem was the fabric and it's lack of stretch (although it is a knit).

This afternoon, I traced a 46. Flat measurements of the 44 just didn't seem big enough (and I can always take deeper seams). Here it is:


This is not the greatest knit either, but at least it stretches--just not great recovery. Can't you tell it's been in the stash a great while? Anyhow, this one will definitely work as a "house/yard tank." When I go final, I will cut a tad smaller and snug up the neck a bit. I do like the roomy armholes--not digging under my arm.

For the Ottobre Puffed T, I'll trace somewhere in between the 44 and 46----I think.