Sleeve Woes

So, something funky is up with my sleeves. Sigh. I've redone them five times but still, they don't hang right, they don't feel right and the elbow dart does not fall in the right place. I don't understand why since I used the exact same pattern and the exact same size for my striped drawstring dress and they worked great. All I can think of is that I somehow majorly messed up when cutting out the sleeves or the crossover bodice piece is somehow affecting the fit. I feel that I need more room in the sleeve head for the sleeves to fit comfortably and I need to move the dart over at least two inches so it hits at my elbow, not the side of my arm!

And, alas, I am out of this fabric besides the odd scrap or two. I think I'll have to sojourn to the Great Empire of Wal-Mart to see if I can scrape up another yard or so of this fabric so I can redo the sleeves. Fingers crossed - Wal-Mart is supposed to be getting rid of their fabrics and I have no idea what they have left as of now. (*weep* *wail* *mourn in sackcloth and ashes*)

As far as the rest of the pattern goes, I am really happy with how the crossover bodice came out. I even like how it looks when I'm wearing it! This version I shortened to half-robe length so I can use it as a blouse or a half-robe, depending on what I'm wearing underneath. Of course, right now I can't wear it because it will not fasten over my belly but as of tomorrow I will have a flatter tummy and this little watermelon will be out instead of in! I had hoped to have this done by now so I could bring it with me to receive visitors in but alas, I don't know if I can wear it with the sleeves this way. I should go ahead and at least finish it, just in case. All that is left to do is to bind off the waist seam and add a fastener.

Finally, thank you all, so much, for your prayers tomorrow! It means so much to me to know that so much prayer will be going up for me and the little one! What a treasure and blessing it is to be part of such a wonderful group of God-fearing, loving people. I am so thankful for each one of you!!

Off to make fudge and almond bark pretzels, for hospital snacking and for two little men to enjoy while their mama is gone for a few days.

A lovely weekend to all!

Love,

Sarah