Lightning McStitch

Hi Maria,
Yes, the pattern is wider at the back than the front. Sounds strange, I know, but if gives a nice fit this way!

*I have not made this yet* but that sounds about right. Your back is broader then your front.

Aww Mim, I missed this….. 🙁
Bumped for usefulness.

Thank you Sandi, you are awesome!

It’s the one in the Ball Blue Book (canning book) if that helps at all. I forgot to type it up before I put the cook book away tonight.

It’s the one in the Ball Blue Book (canning book) if that helps at all. I forgot to type it up before I put the cook book away tonight.

Not for dinner (at the moment), but cooking away on my stove right now is tomato jam. We like to add bacon to our grilled cheese and smear on the jam or dip in the jam after toasting the sandwiches.
It takes most of a day to make, but totally worth it!

I have done that soooooo many times! 🙂

No, don’t worry, a lot of us were so excited to have shirt we jumped in and sewed it up!

No, don’t worry, a lot of us were so excited to have shirt we jumped in and sewed it up!

I am sorry you are sad Roxy.
If you look at the picture on the pattern packet, the shirt is untucked and only just reaches the waistband, thus the style.
I did a length comparison shot here. https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/4773996320/in/set-72157625212212623
If you want to tuck, it does need some length added.

I made two versions with longer sleeves, they have a more casual feel, one is a farm/play dress.

I made two versions with longer sleeves, they have a more casual feel, one is a farm/play dress.

The sleeve cap is not that gathered but I can understand what you mean by then looking ‘poofy’.
I would consider narrowing the sleeves down to the sleeve hem, tapering them, but I probably would leave the sleeve cap be.

Yes, this style is not as fitted as some of our other styles. The dress is intended to be a looser fit, not a very fitted style. But if you find it to be roomier than you prefer, you could certainly refer to the finished measurement chart to choose the size you prefer. I hope that helps!

I have made both tops but it would be beyond me to do an ‘easy’ tute to swop them over.
I am not sayings its not do-able, I am just don’t think it would be a simple task.

I’ve been asking/hoping for a blazer pattern for some time….poke…poke…poke

I’ve been asking/hoping for a blazer pattern for some time….poke…poke…poke