BurdaStyle Magazine: 12-2011-109 (Leather Top (A), Check Top (B)) - Type:Tops  |
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| Reviewed by: | miausiau | 
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| Posted on: | 12/19/12 6:19 PM |
| Last Updated: | 12/19/12 6:21 PM |
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| Fabric: | Boiled Wool [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Here's a cute little easy top that can work with many different fabrics. I have made this one up before in a crushed silk and decided to try it with a 1.25 yard remnant of boiled wool. I had a thrift store Talbots dress in merino wool that I had bought for the beautiful wool ribbing thinking it might come in useful. I used this dress fabric for the added on cuffs and turtleneck. The construction of the sleeve/armseye is what drew me to this pattern in the first place. You don't see a lot of this cap sleeve with a sleeve attached. This is a 42 with just a sliver shaved off the shoulder curve to fit my slightly sloping shoulders. This is really the main fit feature. The torso is a straight cut...not great for everyone, unless you use a knit. Although knit is not amongst the recommended fabrics, the design is simple enough to have broad applications.
Had I known how easy boiled wool is to work with I am sure this would not be my first go at it. I used a large baste stitch to initially secure the seams and then once I was satisfied I stitched up with a stretch stitch. I did not use the stretch stitch from the beginning as it is difficult to undo, had something needed changing. I made up the proportions as I went with the ribbing, utilizing finished edges whenever possible.
I am pleased that this resembles what I had hoped to create...I have a fair portion of "meh's" and failures, so its nice to feel a sense of accomplishment from time to time! |
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Really cute! You did good.
12/19/12 7:52 PM
Ooh, I love this! Great job!
12/19/12 10:27 PM
Looks like a really cozy sweater!
12/20/12 10:47 AM
A cute top.
12/21/12 0:36 AM