This top is as simple as it gets but it’s fabulous for mid-season layering.
I trialled this top last week in a yellow/white rib knit so the top was easy to make up again. Rib knits are a challenge if you’re making a full garment, because they continue to streeeetch…
I’ve done a bit of ‘extreme sewing’.
This fabric is like ruffle fabric, except the pieces are not quiet ruffle.
What you can see is the base fabric is fairly see through, so I’ve lined this top with cream coloured tricot knit. I actually applied the lining layer after making the top but before finishing the hems. The tricot is sewn into the hem edge and because the additional layer makes this fabric heavier, the hem can be a smaller width. I’ve used the selvage as the sleeve finish.
I’ve chosen this as a mid-season top because I’m trying to avoid black, if I have the option. Now I do.
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| Here is the brown spot print knit version. |
Cardi – Simplicity 2603 burgundy rayon knitDress – Vogue 8379. I’ve used the burgundy rayon as a sleeve cuff on the striped dress.
It was too cold to take this pic outside this morning.
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Wow you have been productive and love the Jalie and KS tops you have made let alone the Jalie Jeans.
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Love the texture on your new top. Great look!
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You do keep getting better. How big is your wardrobe (where you hang everything)? I would hate to have to pick a favourite. Nice work.
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I love your terrific tops, the ruffle type fabric one really takes my fancy. I somehow have no cowl top patterns, but am suddenly thinking I need to fix this problem.The drape of your collars is just right in all the different fabrics, very nice.
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All great tops, the textured knit is fabulous. Also, the yellow pants are great.
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3740 is a great pattern and your versions are all terrific. I am sure you will get lots of use out of all of them.
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I love the large cowl! And your version all seem so different because of the fabric choices.
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