I have to admit that making a Sorbetto muslin took about two seconds.  There really is no excuse for not making one, except the cost of fabric.  Luckily I had a lightweight woven on hand that was a shipment mistake, so it was easy to sacrifice for the cause.

So, making the muslin is easy, but getting the fit right is a whole other matter.  Let's just slip this bad baby on...

Um, tada?   Yeah, no.   Instead, It feels more like this...

For reference, this is me in my body.  I'm 9 months postpartum with my 4th child and 35 years old.  I give myself permission to be comfortable in my skin.

I don't expect to look like a swimsuit model in the Sorbetto, or even like the Colette model in the Sorbetto, but I'm pretty sure the top isn't currently doing me any favors.

The Sorbetto Sew-Along has tips for narrowing or widening the shoulder, but I think I'm good there.  To focus on the positive, it looks fine from the back.  If that's a thing.  When I move it really gaps at the front neckline, but maybe that would be controlled by the bias binding on a finished top or lessened with the drapey rayon I plan to use?

It's definitely too big under the arms.  I could take in the side seams evenly, by sewing an extra-wide seam allowance.  Would that fix it?  Or, I could bring the shoulders up slightly, which would also raise the bust dart helpfully.  But, wait, that would make the shoulders wider too.  That's probably the wrong way to go.

For sure I've got to do something!  The Sorbetto Sew-Along has instructions for moving a bust dart, so I'm going to start there.  By my calculations I need to raise the dart by 1.25".  I'm not sure at this point if I should also move the dart in slightly towards center so that the outer edge of the dart section aligns with the rest of the top, or if I should keep the dart where it is and blend the edges with some extra paper. 

So don't be shy!  Tell me what you think, you garment sewers out there.  If I was sewing alone I'd probably wimp out at this point.  Advice welcome!!!