The Itch To Stitch Foz pdf pattern has been one of my favorite patterns since it came out. You can see my favorite late fall/winter/early spring version here. This version is going to short sleeved. Here is the fabric that I chose:
You can read more about this fabric here. It says that I purchased 1 1/2 yards but it sure seems like there is more fabric than that. I used approximately 1 1/4 yards. Drum roll...here is my lovely new Foz Top with the Love Notions Allegro Pants that I made in May here:
Here is the same Foz Top with black pants and sandles:
My sewing machine just did not produce a stitch I was happy with so I did pull out the coverstitch machine to finish the hems. It was challenge because I have not even looked at the coverstitch machine in a couple of years. I know shame on me. However with the help of youtube, I was able to get it threaded first try. Then it was off to play with the tensions and differential on scrap fabric. You know both of these were a challenge as well. First try on the actual garment ended up wavy, so I changed the differential. Any one else find the coverstitch machine a challenge?
Overall, I am happy with the results. The fit of the top in the the ITY knit feels closer than the fit of the top in the ribbed knit. I know it is the difference in the fabrics. Next time, I will give myself a little additional room at the sides. I also see that I really need to increase the bust dart and do a small sway back adjustment. It definitely makes me want to get rid of the belly as it is a bit clingy. I do tend to avoid the ITY knits for that reason. I will wear my top as the weather permits. Maybe I can figure out how to slim the belly so the top does not have as much to cling to.
Happy Stitching!
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