I'm trying to make a toile of an extra long close-fitting pullover top that I can wear under and over the scoliosis brace. Bonus, if I can make it with short sleeves.
I thought that the tank top included in Vogue 9286 might be a starting point. I liked the lower cut neckline in the front. I cut a size medium and extended the length by ten inches, I might add a couple more inches. It didn't quite work out as I planned. It is too wide in the lower section. I will have to take it in quite a bit if it's going to stay in place when I lift it over the brace.
I borrow the short sleeve pattern from vintage Vogue 2447 and to my surprise it worked out, fitting without any struggle. I did lengthen the sleeve an inch and wouldn't mind a bit more length, not much.
My toile fabric is a lightweight cotton knit and it's not the best option. Also, I didn't cut this on the cross-grain, something I noticed is done on the Brace Buddies t-shirts, camisoles and body sock. I will be doing this when I fit the pattern and find a suitable cotton knit fabric. This won't be a wearable toile, just trying to figure out the fit.
Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.
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