I'm reading The Egyptian by Layton Green. Fun, fast reading for the summer. Meanwhile, I have a stack of books from the library due back today that I haven't touched, including A Book of Common Prayer by Joan Didion. Couldn't get into it. I'll try reading a couple more chapters, but thus far I have no idea what all the hoopla is about.

I am 5'7,and made the 2x but always need to take out about 2 " between shoulder and bottom of the armseye.   Christine Jonson patterns usually fit out of the envelope except I need to make the shoulder narrower.  With the tonic I adjusted nothing in the upper bodice. I always play with the hip width, as I do not like a tight in the hips tee.   
On the other hand, I made the xs for DD who is 5'3" and has broad shoulders and the tonic fit her well too...but then she can/likes to wear her tops more slim fitting.
On

Tonic is my go to pattern for a shaped T.  It fit right out of the envelope.  I'm 5'1", and not heavy enough for the smallest size of the PP patterns. 

So far, Tonic is perfect as is.  I have to adjust other patterns for a mid chest petite adjustment, not so with SB.  And, I really like the shaped sleeve.   

Also,  Maxi skirt pattern is exactly right (hip in right place, flare in right place, length fantastic).  Pants need a tiny bit of adjustment at waist in back, otherwise are right proportions. 

I'm pretty impressed with this company.

Boppingbeth I'm also 5'1" so interested to learn you find the Tonic T shirt so good. I've had the download a while but not used it so think I'll dig it out! Have you made the long sleeved version as I downloaded that one as well.

I think Robyn, bluemooney, may have the best solution for your problem!

Here is a German company that has lots of CUTE styles that are suitable for orthotics (usually called "inserts" in German). The shipping info says to contact them for delivery details for places other than Germany, Austria, and Switzerland...I'm pretty sure they will ship anywhere.

deerberg

Decluttering is a slow ongoing process and this past week or so I have made some progress.

I have sorted through some of little man's wardrobe and found a large bag of clothes that no longer fit him along with some child size clothes hangers that are now too small for his clothes. I have also sorted a pile of books I no longer want nor have room for and some clothes I no longer want or need. I have only done a tidy on my wardrobe at this stage so once the sort is done there will no doubt be more to go.

All these will be loaded into the car tomorrow to be dropped off to a charity store next time I am passing.