Winter was officially warm this year but as August left us, I gave winter sewing one more chance.
So there was the white test version first with my self-drafted pencil skirt. This test version doesn’t count as one of the final 3.
Then there were 2 Knitwit fabrics in animal prints that had to be made up. They have a winter feel to them and this was the perfect way to use them and keep cosy.
Tops 1 and 2 are jungle-inspired.
Finally here’s a Pitt Trading piece that I bought a while ago.That made 3 tops in 3 days.
And then I decided to make the white print with a remnant piece from a couple of years ago. Yes. I can’t count. I officially made 5 winter tops and they covered my winter shape too.
The side ruching was done on my overlocker, now that I know how to use it more since attending the overlocker workshop earlier this year. And that’s as complicated as this top is. I can cut it out and sew it up within 2 hours.
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Great job on all the tops. I just love sewing knit tops, quick results that look great and are a bonus to your closet.
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They all look great, and I'm sure that the summer ones will too. Now you've made me put another pattern on my “must buy” list!
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Five is even better than three! I like all your versions of this lovely top – I look forward to seeing your summer versions.
Winter sewing's on my mind now, as we're enjoying our last few warm days and the birds are migrating…
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Impressive!! Wow. I am just making my way into knit sewing and this looks like a great top!
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What fabulous tops you have made. Love them all. It is funny how different fabrics can make the tops so different. Lovely.
Good luck in the triathlon!
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They all look great and the food looks yummy.
Can you explain a Mozzie to me?
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Oh wow, look at you go! Nicely done-I think I like the white one best as it would go well with casual as well as office attire. There's a similar pattern in burda 02/2013 (but sleeveless) so I might give it a go for summer.. XD
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love that top pattern I like the red blue one especially, such lovely fabrics.
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That's a solid ten hours work, five tops. The asymetrical neckline is lovely and also points the eye down to the side and away from the middle of the mid section – very clever! It's a very smart top, and so different in all your colourways.
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WOW Maria! Your tops look fab! You're such a fast sewer! It's been a while since I've made anything in under 2 hours!
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Prolific as usual! Great work. 🙂
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I reckon production line sewing rocks. My skirt factory is open, to be followed by the top factory. Love this look on you. The green is my favourite.
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3 tops in 3 days … wow. I feel very humbled as I am sitting here with my birthday dress still only at the beginning stage and my birthday already well passed. Well done 🙂
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I am humbled by your output – and all those tops are wonderful!
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You are such a prolific seamstress Maria! It's a lovely neckline and the ruching looks great :).
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Lovely set of tops – when I get a fave I repeat it too. This year it was a Lekala top (I have 3). I have this pattern and must try it out as I love the neckline on you. Maybe I need to try to prepare for a triathlon too as I still have my 'winter coat' on! All the best for it!
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