Haskell Testing

 I’ve finally gotten around to making up the Haskell shirt pattern from Cashmerette and I’m really pleased with the outcome. This is a club membership pattern and my first time completing any of their patterns — although I did cut out one of their non-club dresses ages ago and never completed it. The pattern was fine — my fabric choice was rubbish.

For testing I used a cotton shirting. I love the color and pattern, but it was an online purchase and a good bit lighter in weight than I would have liked. Fine for testing though, and it will be worn — although I will be refining the fit a bit in my next attempt.

The pattern has different front pieces for the cup sizes offered — heaven! A fba is a mandatory pattern adjustment for me, along with narrowing the shoulders, and it’s lovely not to have to do it myself. Since the Haskell has cut-on sleeves I didn’t need to narrow the shoulders either. My fit refinement though will be lowering the dart a wee bit — what can I say, gravity + age.

The pattern pieces fit together beautifully and instructions for constructing were clear (and copious!). I was a bit short on fabric, so I left off the front pockets and had to narrow hem the shirt instead of using a bias facing/binding. The inside is finished so nicely that I (somewhat) regretted not using French seaming for the side seams — maybe next time. All in all a pleasant sewing experience, and I look forward to making this again.