I've made this pattern before in View C but the assymetrical knot just didn't work for me in real life. This is view B. I've been keeping an eye on the knit top challenge that RuthieK has put out there and this is my small attempt to try another knit style.This fabric has two-way stretch and the … Continue reading Grey knots – B5283
Category: knot knit top
In knots – Butterick 5283
This pattern is doing my head in. I made this top last week with spotted fabric and sleeveless. This time I've used a comfortable knit that has one way stretch and good memory. I've also only cut out one front piece, so this is not self faced. That saved me a bit of fabric but … Continue reading In knots – Butterick 5283
The beginnings of a set – Kwik Sew 3378
This was a quick top to make at our sewing weekend, with one hitch. I cut out the small size and not the medium size. The view above shows the extra piece I added to the side seams. When I wore it as a small, my tummy rolls where there for all to stare at. … Continue reading The beginnings of a set – Kwik Sew 3378
Animal instinct – giraffe
Animal prints are not my scene, especially tiger/leopard prints. The humble giraffe is much slower and definitely my kind of animal.This fabric was on the bargain table and it suits my sewing buddy, but I loved it, so we both have this print in our stash/wardrobe. Birds of a feather, flock together...Sewing hintsSeams great on … Continue reading Animal instinct – giraffe
winter greys – kwik sew 3378 and 2683
I had some time on the weekend to finally make these tops for my winter wardrobe. Many of my tops have a v-neckline and they're flattering but they let me down when it's cold and I have the sore throat that signals an oncoming head cold.These fabrics are all soft knit that have 10% wool … Continue reading winter greys – kwik sew 3378 and 2683
Fabric stash catch up items
I've finally had a chance to go back to the garments I made during the fabric stash competition. The patterns I've used were ones that I've made before so this was the best way to make the fabric into clothing during the eight week period.I adjusted this twist top by raising the neckline by 3 … Continue reading Fabric stash catch up items
