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Monday, November 30, 2009

A wildy colorful knit top - MOT #3 (Sharon)


One more top to add to the Month-of-tops collection. This knit top was sewn from Simplicity 4076, a pattern that I think most of us own.

While I did a small FBA, the first time I sewed this knit top I found that it was still too tight across the bustline. This time I did a larger FBA, rotating the dart into the neck gathers, and am much happier with the fit.

I also removed 3" of width from the long sleeves making them less "angelic".

And the fabric? It's left over from my "Tippi Hedrun" dress. A bit wild, but it makes me smile and will work nicely with a pair jeans.

This is my go-to tee-shirt pattern. I can whip one typically in less than an hour. What's your go-to tee pattern?

6 comments:

  1. Love the fabric - it is really alive! Yes I do have that pattern and I like it very much, however I also love New Look 6735, I think I could make it with my eyes closed. I even bought an extra one on Saturday because my old one is starting to really tear up.

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  2. Love that top! The color is fabuloussssssss

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  3. Love the fabric!! It's beautiful!

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  4. Nice top! I have several go to knit top patterns and they are Kwik Sew and Jalie.

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  5. Gorgeous! I would take it home right away...

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