I'm super excited to announce that I'll be doing a sew-along here for the
B6285 knit wrap top! I think this project is perfect for a sew-along because it's so wearable, no matter what your personal style. It goes well with high-waisted skirts and pants but also works as to layer over dresses or longer tops.
It's also a fairly quick project because there are only two pattern pieces! The top front and back are cut in one--no sleeve seams or shoulder seams even! And the finishing is minimal because the whole thing is self-lined. This avoids pesky knit hems.
If you think you'll participate, grab
the pattern now! I'll post later this week about fabrics and other supplies. We'll start sewing the week of 11/23 and take it at a fairly leisurely pace.
In the meantime, let me know if you have questions! I do hope you'll participate!
Gertie, since the top is self-lined, isn't it heavy?
ReplyDeleteI don't find it to be excessively heavy, especially since it's a colder weather top. :)
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DeleteSounds like fun! I've been wanting to make this top. I used to have a few knit wrap tops but they have all bit the dust.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I am making a blog for a school project about sewing my prom dress. I was wondering if you had any tips I am new to blogging and I love looking at your blog.
ReplyDeleteHannah
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Omg! I have this and a few of your other patterns in my sewing queue. I'm definitely joining in!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog last Mon. I am hooked! Count me in for the sew along. :)
ReplyDeleteThe crossing is high up, can this be adjusted to intersect so that the front piece comes below one breast?
ReplyDeleteHi Rosamond, you can always wear it more open (I have pics showing this that I'll post this week). I suppose you could also adjust the pattern so the neckline is lower, but just like any pattern changes it may take some trial and error.
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ReplyDeleteDear Gertie, I would love to be a part of your SewAlong, but shipping the Pattern to germany is to expensive for me...
ReplyDeleteSo I had to wait, that the lovely pattern ist sold in Germany.
Greetings from Cologne
Martina
PS: I love your blog!
I just picked up the pattern and had a question about the blouse. It says "no provisions provided for above waist adjustment." What does that mean?
ReplyDeleteThat means that there's no line that indicates where you would cut to make the top longer or shorter. It's still possible to do, but there's no line indicated by Butterick. This is usually the case in patterns that have special design features that make length adjustments more complicated than just slashing and spreading.
DeleteYou are missing a large, no pun intended, audience by not making your patterns fit the larger over size 26 population. Love your designs, but I know they will not fit before I even look.
ReplyDeleteHi Gertie,
ReplyDeleteWould you say that this top would be a good project for a beginner? Thanks! Sarah
I wouldn't make it as your first project, but if you have a few garments under your belt and are a little adventurous, this would be a good pick.
DeleteLove this new pattern! I'll definitely be sewing it soon. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy sewing!
Katrina @ Edelweiss Patterns
Http://www.edelweisspatterns.com
I wish I had read this before I finished my top! Well, I guess that means I have to buy more fabric for the sew along (oh darn huh).
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