I raised the back neckline by an inch and scooped the front out by a couple of inches. The resulting neckline was very large so I added darts in the top of each sleeve, and tapered the top of the back seam slightly also. Then I used the original neckband for this view which fitted fine.
It is OK, but I don't think this is my new TNT yet, and I would like to try #8 Raglan-sleeve T-shirt from Ottobre 2008 Issue 5. The neckline on this looks much neater and closer to my desire finish.
I would also have another try at the Santa Monica Tee from Textile Studio Patterns as I have now managed to find it. However I think I will need to scoop the front neck down quite a bit for it to work for me.
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I love the print. Grey and purply blues - they are my colours! Good luck with your next version.
I think the colors are wonderful and that it looks chic but comfortable.
I agree that Raglans can be tricky. I've used a Kwik Sew and a Burda download with success.
Good luck on finding your TNT.
Yes I hope you find your TNT. I really like the Santa Monica one though, and with the dart at the top of the sleeves, you should be able to get a good fit.
I agree that Raglan Ts are not all that simple. If you get the fit sorted on the Otto version, it is used as the basis for Otto's other Raglan variations. I thought it worth the effort.
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