Inspiration...V-Neck Tee

T-shirts are pretty much a wardrobe stable.  This is no different:

This is Eileen Fisher Organic Cotton V-Neck Short-Sleeve Jersey Tee.  Price tag: $78.00.  Details:  organic cotton jersey, v-neck, short-sleeves, relaxed fit, straight hem, and pullover style.

This is where you pull out your favorite t-shirt pattern and change the neckline.  It's not hard to do.  Just use your french curve.  Need a suggestion:

This is the basic t-shirt pattern by Silhouettes.  It's the Sweater Set pattern.  I can hear you already saying it doesn't have a v-neck.  Use your french curve.

Another good pattern would be this one:

This is the Basic Top pattern by Textile Studio.  View B would be the pattern.  This pattern line is no longer being producer but it would be worth looking for.  I already have this pattern fitted and need to use it more.

Hope your inspired to create something beautiful and useful for your wardrobe.

Happy Stitching!

Ace Funnel Neck Top...

The September Seamwork magazine came out with a cute funnel neck top.  It is a 3-piece pattern and I had to give it a try.  Here's the line drawings:

The hardest part is putting the pdf printout together.  You must invest in tape.

Here is the finished product:

Conclusion:
1.  I was able to make this sweater with 1 1/2 yards of a sweater knit.
2.  This was super easy.
3.   I will make this again.
4.  Overall, I think I would prefer a little more ease.  This is most likely an age thing. 
5.  I would prefer a little more length.
6.  I would prefer a deeper hem.

Changes for next time:

1.  1/2" sway back alteration
2.  Add 1" to the length of the top and add 1/2" to the length of the sleeve.
3.  Either stitch slighter smaller seams or add a little at the side seams. 

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Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Striped Pullover

There is something about a casual top that sometimes you can not resist.  This is a good idea for the really thin fabrics that you find and are not sure what to do with.

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Striped Finespun Voile Bateau-Neck Long-Sleeve Pullover. Price tag: $398.00.  For a closer look, check out Neiman Marcus.  Don't forget to check out the "How To Wear It" section.  Details:  finespun voile sweater with stripes, bateau neckline, long sleeves with solid cuffs, relaxed silhouette, straight hem, pullover styling.

Here's the pattern that is pretty much a duplicate of the inspiration:

This is the Uvita Top pattern by Itch to Stitch.  It is a freebie and you should really check out this pattern line. 

The inspiration photo also shows a tank top.  It's not mentioned in the description but you can see it and you need it if your fabric is as thin as the inspiration photo.  How about this:

This is the Lago Tank pattern by Itch to Stitch.  It is also a freebie.  This designer is very generous.  Don't forget to check out her for sale items.

As always, if you have a pattern(s) already fitted, use those.  Time is money also.  Hope you're inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 10

Week 10 of the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe has arrived.  You can find it here.  The introduction chart is always a good place to start if you are just now bumping into this series.

Week 10 is a neutral top with texture.   I recently purchased this top:

It is the Christopher and Banks Layered Floral Printed Y-Neck Blouse.  To see an up close picture visit Christopher and Banks website and search for the product name.


Are you working through this series?  How it is going for you?

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Cuffed Pants

Cuffed pants...it has been a while since I have noticed them in the stores.  Here's this nice of slim pants with cuffs:

Thisi s the Lafayette 148 New York Clinton Gateway Cloth Cuffed Pants with Pickstich Detail.  Price tag:  $498.00.   Details:  11" rise, 29" inseam, 14" leg opening (these 3 details on a size 8 pant),  side slip pockets, back welt pockets, straight leg, ankle length, cuffed hem, hook/zip fly, belt loops, and pickstitch detail.  For a closer look, go to Neiman Marcus.  Don't forget to check out the "How to Wear It" option. 

Here's a pattern that may work:

This is Vogue 1571.  The pattern includes a slim leg pant.  The bonus with the pattern is you would also get a jacket pattern.   This pattern doesn't seem to have pockets so you would need to add them along with the cuffs.  Here's a little bit of information on adding portions to a pant pattern:

1.  Side pockets - Here is a Seamwork tutorial on Drafting Side Pockets.
2.  Welt pockets - Here is a Silhouettes Pattern tutorial on How to Sew a Welt Pocket. 
3.  Adding cuffs - Tutorial .  You may want to look at several different tutorials for this one.
4.  Pickstitch - How to Sew a Pickstitch.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful for your wardrobe.

Happy Stitching!