Samantha Top

2 reviews for Samantha Top

1. 

   4 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

   j****************r (verified owner) – December 19, 2020:

   I don’t think this is a terrible pattern, but the fit was not great for me. I made a size 8, since I have lots of Style Arc patterns and that always fits. However, this top fit oddly. It is very form-fitting, which I think is fine, but the fabric bunches up under my arms. The neckline is good–I took about 2 inches off the neckband to keep it from being floppy, and that snugged it up pretty well. In my experience, you always need to eyeball the neckband and shorten it if it seems like it is fitting the neckline too exactly. You should have to stretch the neckband a little bit to get it to fit the neckline or it will be floppy, and this depends on how stretchy the fabric is. My bra straps do show, so this style would require a strapless bra. I would try the size 10, but I’m not sure that would fix the armpit bunching issue. I love the neckline, I just wish the top fit me better through the arms. I’ve never had this problem with a pattern before! I may use the sleeves and armscye off another pattern and just redraft that part.

2. 

   3 out of 5

   Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

   r***********n (verified owner) – November 5, 2020:

   love the sleeves and body but the neck is so wide that it’s impractical to wear without alterations.

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1. When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
2. Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
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A. Shoulder Breadth

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