Wednesday, November 25, 2009

There actually is some sewing happening over here...

Not much, but some!


Nothing too exciting, frankly, but can you ever have enough comfy knit tops?  I bought this pattern because I really like the gathered neckband.  It turned out to be very fiddly and time-consuming! I made View C, and the only change I made was to skip the elastic in the sleeve cuffs and finished it with a narrow sleeve band instead. The fabric is rayon lycra jersey from Fabric.com that I bought in June.


I do have to rave about a notion that I used for the first time - SewKeysE by Emma Seabrooke fine fusible knit interfacing. I bought this at Fabric Depot during PR Weekend Portland in May. It's basically fusible tricot that's cut 1.25" wide, used to stabilize knit hems. It fused onto my fabric easily and beautifully. I'm hooked! So much nicer than cutting interfacing strips yourself. I have a roll in black and a roll in white.

In a few hours, I'm boarding a plane to the SF Bay area to celebrate Thanksgiving with the in-laws. I'm bringing this along for the ride:




I love the Seattle Public Library!  This is the only Threads DVD I found there, I hope they get in more soon.

On Friday, I have an exciting day planned that involves sewing friends and fabric stores...

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!
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13 comments:

  1. TrudyWed Nov 25, 03:51:00 PM

    Cute top. Thanks for the interfacing link. Have a great trip and Thanksgiving

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  2. Ann Made StudioWed Nov 25, 04:40:00 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Very nice top.

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  3. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)Wed Nov 25, 05:06:00 PM

    Cute top and the fusible interfacing on the roll is very kewl! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  4. DigsWed Nov 25, 05:16:00 PM

    Very cute & comfy top! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  5. MarybethWed Nov 25, 05:30:00 PM

    Very cute! Happy Thanksgiving!
    http://puppydogtails-marybeth.blogspot.com/

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  6. SheilaWed Nov 25, 05:40:00 PM

    Lovelyt top.. I've made 3 of them, but did view A which is the dress and just cut it and the neckband is fuss free. If you decide to do another one try view A.

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  7. SheilaWed Nov 25, 05:41:00 PM

    Have a safe trip and an awesome Thanksgiving.

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  8. meredithpWed Nov 25, 05:41:00 PM

    You'll like that DVD with Louise Cutting. She's got some great methods. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  9. Curry MadeWed Nov 25, 07:20:00 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving! Love the top. One day, even I shall sew with knit fabrics :)

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  10. NancyDaQWed Nov 25, 09:05:00 PM

    The Threads DVD is great! I hope you enjoy it.

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  11. senaSewsThu Nov 26, 12:27:00 AM

    Nice top! Looks cute on you!

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  12. SummersetThu Nov 26, 04:49:00 AM

    Nothing wrong with comfy knit tops! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  13. ReethiFri Nov 27, 07:50:00 AM

    Cute top! And thanks for the heads-up on the notions - my knit hems always look terrible, and I'm desperately searching for a solution. So, you didn't sew the hem at all? Just used the fusible interfacing instead?

    (My library has David Coffin's Shirtmaking book, but I've been on the waitlist for over 7 months. Evidently, Toronto has more sewists than I think.)

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