Capris and knit top

I had planned to work out in the yard most of the day. I was going great guns when the rain began around 9:30 a.m. Hmm. Rain delay! So, I headed for the house and a shower.

I decided to try out that Simplicity (#4074) pattern that I had purchased twice. (See previous post). The top, view E, reminded me somewhat of the Tea Garden T by Textile Studios. I LOVE that T, but it is a bit overwhelming to cut and match sewing marks since it is really just one pattern piece with underarm gussets. I thought perhaps this would be a nice alternative as the neckline is similar.

I found some cotton knit in the stash. The blue flowers in the print matched the dyed linen, so I thought, hmm--this might be a new summer outfit. An outfit I really need--casual capri set. In a few hours I had a top that still needs to be hemmed (I'll do it on the coverstitch machine) and a pair of Louise Cutting one seam capris.

I like the fit of the top. It curves through the waist area but not too tight. I used a straight size 16. I didn't move the shoulder seams for a forward shoulder--I will alter about 3/8" next time. I chose View E, but I wanted to make sleeveless. the other view from the same pattern finished the sleeveless top with a bias strip. I decided to just serge and turn under 1/4" and top stitch. Hopefully, it won't stretch out over time.







I think I like it! I see more of these tops in my future!