Amelia Top - Revamped

So after yesterdays failed attempt at a new pattern - the pattern failed not me ;-p ...top was way too short and the straps/armholes were to tight.  So today I brain stormed with my mum and we came up with two ways to make it fit my little miss better.

First i had to do lots of unpicking, the straps from the main body and the bottom band.

Added a bigger contrast band and bottom band to give it the length needed.

Second problem was the straps/armholes were a bit tight so added a small contrasting band under the straps as well.

Just waiting on my buttons to arrive so I can have a matching fabric covered one.

Woohoo I'm much happier with this version hopefully i can get little miss to wear it.

The Amelia top

so this is what I made today...My daughter is very grumpy as I made her try it on when she had just woken up.

i found this pattern on etsy and thought i would give it a go.

I love my fabric choice but I think I am going to have to unpick the bottom band and try and make it longer as it way to short, and its a bit tight under the arm as well but not sure how I'm going to fix that. Still have to add a button as well.

Looks like I'm going to have to play around with the pattern alot to get it to fit better.

I think i will try a completely new top pattern tonight and see if i get better end result.