Pattern Description: Close-fitting knit top has neckline and sleeve variations and stitched hems.
Pattern Sizing: 6-8-10
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, except for my design changes.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, they were, although I ended up using a different hemming method.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I really like the fit. I think it is flattering. I dislike the length. I will lengthen the body by four or more inches next time. Maybe the shorter tops were the dominant style when this pattern was released (it is now OOP).
Fabric Used: Striped cotton blend knit from Gorgeous Fabrics
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: No fitting alterations. I made a straight size 10. I made my own sleeve cut-off to make them 3/4 length. I also modified the neckline to make it more boatneck, and I ended up adding a band of fabric to the bottom to make it a bit longer. I also finished all the hems by hand because I wasn't happy with how straight machine stitches looked.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will definitely sew this again and would recommend it to anyone out there. It is a flattering top that is drafted well.
Conclusion: I'm very happy with this top. Just wish I had a coverstitch machine to get a professional-looking hem!
Here's the fabric I'm using to make some jammies for a gift. The floral is cotton flannel, and the solid blue is some kind of poly satin.
Grrrr! This is my little man's "Kitty" costume fabric. We'll see how much of a challenge the faux fur is. I also go lining material - just boring brown.
Here's the corduroy for the skirt I have planned. The brown is for some accent - I'm thinking flat piping.
And here is my purty herringbone... sigh... I love you so much.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, except for my design changes.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes, they were, although I ended up using a different hemming method.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I really like the fit. I think it is flattering. I dislike the length. I will lengthen the body by four or more inches next time. Maybe the shorter tops were the dominant style when this pattern was released (it is now OOP).
Fabric Used: Striped cotton blend knit from Gorgeous Fabrics
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: No fitting alterations. I made a straight size 10. I made my own sleeve cut-off to make them 3/4 length. I also modified the neckline to make it more boatneck, and I ended up adding a band of fabric to the bottom to make it a bit longer. I also finished all the hems by hand because I wasn't happy with how straight machine stitches looked.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I will definitely sew this again and would recommend it to anyone out there. It is a flattering top that is drafted well.
Conclusion: I'm very happy with this top. Just wish I had a coverstitch machine to get a professional-looking hem!
Here's the fabric I'm using to make some jammies for a gift. The floral is cotton flannel, and the solid blue is some kind of poly satin.
Grrrr! This is my little man's "Kitty" costume fabric. We'll see how much of a challenge the faux fur is. I also go lining material - just boring brown.
Here's the corduroy for the skirt I have planned. The brown is for some accent - I'm thinking flat piping.
And here is my purty herringbone... sigh... I love you so much.
2 comments:
Hello Jenny,
Before I got a coverstitch machine, I used the overcast stitches on my regular machine for hemming t-shirts. It takes a lot longer than a straight stitch but gives it a built in stretch, without all the bother of twin needles. I don't have a fancy machine, so I imagine many come with these stitches...I'm not sure what these stitches are supposed to be used for, I have never heard of anybody else doing this, but it worked for me. good luck with the bub on the way!
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