New T Shirt Muslin

I was hoping to have a new knit top to post today but have got rather slowed down by work demands. But I have done the muslin for my stripey knit top. I decided it would be prudent, as the knit itself is quite pricey. It's soft and drapey, a cotton polyester knit - Japanese. I only bought a small amount as it was not cheap (One of Spotlight's nicer fabrics). As I am not experience in making up knits, I decided to use a very simple pattern. I was also worried about the drapey- ness and the stripey-ness - not a good combination for a beginner. So sleeves were vetoed. I chose this New Look pattern: Prudently, I decided to make a muslin out of some horrible, thick, nylon, knit that seemed a good idea at the time ( I think I thought it might work to line stretch fabrics, as stretch lining is next to impossible to find where I live). But it is so hideous, I decided to sacrifice a piece to trial this top: And I am glad I did - the neck doesn't sit at al