A few months ago I was introduced to Lekala patterns. I like the concept of made-to-measure patterns, so thought I'd see what they were actually like to use. For a trial run I looked through their free patterns and picked out a knit top (8004) to see how it would work for me.
I did ignore some of the assembly instructions, mainly regarding finishing the neckline. I was a little unclear on what they actually meant in a couple of places too, but had enough sewing experience to make it up as I went along. The fabric I used was some cheap stretch mystery fabric I got from Kutwells some number of years ago. It wouldn't be my first choice now, but perfectly adequate for a pattern test!
I couldn't find my clear elastic this morning so I stabilised the neckline with bias binding. I suspect there are many better options, but this was easy and I had it on hand. I still need to finish trimming the neck hem.
The pattern could fit a little better - there isn't really enough room vertically through the bust, so the underbust seam rides up, or if I tug it down the neckline is quite low. The front pleats are also not placed right for me (but I accept that I may have done something weird there). I have just read some reviews that indicate that this is a known issue, although I may have guessed wrong on some of the optional adjustment measurements. I don't feel particularly inclined to get a new version of the pattern to test that theory though, I will just think about altering what I have. I don't know if I will make it again, although I am thinking it may adapt nicely into a light summer dress. I also have a bunch of merino knit that I got ridiculously cheap from Fabric Vision last year...
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