2/28/14

blue blossom top

i'd been holding on to this thrifted knit fabric for a while, not knowing quite what to make with it.  i finally decided that simple would be best...  starting with a vintage kwik sew pattern (the one i used to make this top), i added a couple inches in length, skipped the hood, rounded the neckline and added a self-rib finish.  not bad for a quick and comfy project.  i forgot what a good fit and great starting point this pattern is for adaptations...  now i have lots of ideas for ways to use up other knit fabrics in my stash.

blue blossom top     blue blossom top

kinda proud of how well this little pocket lined up:

blue blossom top

blue blossom top     blue blossom top

blue blossom top


5 comments:

  1. Really cute use of that vintage Kwik Sew pattern!

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  2. did you use a template to press the pocket? we just learnt at school how to press them with a template and I felt stupid that I had never thought to do so before now!
    gorgeous fabric by the way!

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  3. actually, i didn't use a template to press the pocket, but that's definitely a good way to do it. before pressing the edges under, i stitched just inside the seam allowance, so i could use the stitching line as a folding guide... this thick and stretchy fabric was a little tricky to press, plus its somewhat synthetic, so i couldn't have the iron very hot... anyway, lots of pinning and it came out pretty good. :-)

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  4. it definitely did come out well:-) that's a good idea to stitch just inside to use as a folding guide!
    I was thinking it must have been tricky to press being so spongy.

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