After yesterday's little hissy fit, I sat down today and sewed the neckband on, pressed it well, then after much measuring, I carefully trimmed the bottom of the kimono to even it up. To make it the correct finished length, I made a band the same width as the neck band and attached it to the bottom of the jacket. It is definitely not perfect, but it is infinitely wearable and will be a perfect layering piece for my summer work wardrobe.
The Sylvia Robe Pattern is from Sew Over It (I was by the time I had finished it), and is easy to follow and to make, other versions I have seen on Instagram and blogs look as though they have turned out well, so I'll put this one down to a maker's mistake somewhere. I may make this pattern again one day, and Sew Over It have lots of other blouse patterns I'd like to try one day also. I might need an overlocker first though.
Anyway I'm off to celebrate the arrival of the weekend and the fact I finished another garment with a glass of wine now.
Happy weekend to you all.
**Photos taken by Miss B on a slightly breezy afternoon**
