Mods:

1. Made long sleeves.
2. Back is made with the same curved hem as in fronts.
3. Front bands bind off with tight i-cord, as well as sleeve hems.
4. Front bands are re-knitted. First time picked up stitches at a ratio 3:4, as in the pattern. It was too much stitches at the back neck. You can notice even in the pattern pictures (Lady with the blue one) - there is very loose back neck hem. Second time picked up twice as less stitches and the result was a lot better (9th picture).

Sweaterpile in the last picture:

Robin
Granite
McIntosh
Triffle