Jalie in Pink Merino and.......

I have bought another Jalie pattern, Jalie 3352.  I was a little hesitant about this one because of the price and the simplicity of design, figuring I really should be using a pattern I already have.  Desperation for long sleeved tops made me click the buy now button.  This time though, I chose to buy the PDF version because this is now available for some of their designs.  It works out a lot cheaper than paying postage from Canada to New Zealand as well.  Despite having an aversion to actually taping patterns together, it did mean I didn't have to trace my correct size so time wise it worked out the same.

The fabric in question is a lovely weight merino that I got at the Lane Walker Rudkin receivership sale last year.  I measured my size which corresponded to T in the bust and U in the hips, so this is how I cut it.  I ended up running the entire top in by the width of my overlocking stitch so actually could have cut it to a size s.  Not to worry, fabrics behave differently so the next one I make up may fit perfectly.

Using the neck binding piece as my guide for length, I created a neckband and finished it with the twin needle.  I will probably do this on future versions as well.  This would be a great top to use my cover stitch machine on, but I will have to wait until my new sewing space is complete.

I love the cut of this top!  It is roomy without being over sized and makes the perfect wok top to wear with pants.  That being said, I am off to my stash to see what other fabric I can rustle up!

A remnant piece of grey merino and just like that.....version 2!