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Are knit twist tops *finally* over? Wondering about Simplicity 4076...
Eme   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/4/04 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/26/11 7:07 PM I only made the "famous" twist top once (I used Simplicity 4076, and I didn't use stretchy enough fabric, so it was kind of a wadder. (I think there might have been Jalie twist top that was "famous" on PR...) Was thinking about making it up again using the correct fabric, but I haven't seen a lot of twist front/knot front tops lately...I just did a search on Nordstrom's and shopstyle.com - of course my search terms could be off. I'm not suggesting people should go toss out their old twist tops, but just wondering if that look is not quite as current anymore? Thanks!
goodworks1   Advanced IL USA Member since 7/19/03 Posts: 3293	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/26/11 11:14 PM Curious about this myself.... ------ blog: goodworks1.wordpress.com
RockNRoll TN USA Member since 3/12/10 Posts: 1323	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/26/11 11:48 PM i sure hope so, I never liked that style. ------ Go Sew Something
Rosews13   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/17/10 Posts: 1063	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/27/11 0:10 AM Hey, I like that style!!! It's not over if it looks good on you, right?
petro   Intermediate FRANCE Member since 6/24/07 Posts: 2202	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/27/11 1:58 AM Are knit twist tops finally over? They must be, I have the fabric, and the pattern, waiting for me to make up. ------ so many patterns, clamouring to be sewn http://patternpandemonium.wordpress.com/
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7400	Login to reply to this post In reply to Eme Like this post Date: 2/27/11 2:51 AM I don't think this is something to fret about, unless you live/work in a very trendoid region or are employed in the fashion business. How many women in your circle have worn twist tops in the last few years? A lot of them? If not, make your twist tops in modest quantities and wear them in peace.
3KillerBs Advanced NC USA Member since 7/1/08 Posts: 699	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/27/11 10:56 AM If its a style you like that looks good on you then wear it. Flattering clothing that makes you look and feel good is never out of style. For myself, I'm glad to see waistlines approaching the actual waist again because that style came in just as I finished up my childbearing so my new, non-maternity clothes ended up looking pretty much like my maternity clothes. ------ 3KB "The combination of physical strength and moral sincerity combined with tenderness of heart is exactly what is wanted in a husband." Amelia Peabody Emerson
Eme   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/4/04 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/27/11 12:19 PM petro - haha - I figured they must be "over" because I was finally ready to make them! lol Thanks for the responses, ladies. It's certainly not something I "fret" about - but if I'm going to spend the time, effort and fabric in making something, it may as well be on trend, or at least current. To me, it doesn't make any sense to slave over a garment if the majority are going to think it's "dated." (imo, of course) I suppose also, that because I _don't_ follow trends that closely, I'm always a bit tickled when I manage to put together a "happening right now" look. It's fun! Thanks again for the feedback!
yardbird   PA USA Member since 8/4/04 Posts: 101	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/27/11 12:32 PM Interesting question I have also thought about. I made my first twist top two summers ago and was surprised to note how long before that they had been popular. Since the twist followed the plain scoop neck and scoop necks are still around ( albeit with some embellishments), twists are here to stay for a while longer. Personally I find the style flattering and they appear more difficult to make than they actually are.
Eme   Advanced Beginner MA USA Member since 7/4/04 Posts: 1158	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/27/11 12:39 PM I'm kind of wondering if they have evolved into a slightly different embellishment...more draping perhaps?

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