Revisiting An Old Favourite
Prior to Christmas I was at a work function and I spotted a really nice top on a lady that I immediately wanted to go home and recreate. The top had a knit front and a woven back. I knew I had just the right remnants in my stash and also a pattern that would do the job.
I dug out Jalie 3352 which has already ecome a firm favourite for winter tops. I hadn't really used the short sleeed version but it had been on my radar for a summer top.My woven fabric was left over from this top. It had some stretch so I felt relatively confident in cutting my regular size. The stretch fabric was also a remnant and was leftover from this top. I finished the neckline with binding cut from the woven fabric and then used my coverstitch to finish the hem and the armholes.
I would have thought it would be better to make a top with a knit back and a woven front, to allow extra movement in the back when you move your arms. That is what I have been thinking lately, though I haven't tried it out yet.
ReplyDeleteI like that grey stripe.
Probably but rtw doesn't operate that way!
DeleteJust wonderful that you made your vision a reality, and gifted the first try out of your closet. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteThis top looks very similar to the Maria Denmark Kirsten Kimono tee. Interesting that it worked with a woven back. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit. I can't seem to get a good fit on that one though.
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