One Top - winner, 2nd Top - eh.....

I really ordered The Sewing Workshop Liberty Shirt pattern to make a knit top. I did, however, make a muslin of the "jacket" which I blogged about in an earlier post.

Seeing Sham's versions really got my attention. As she did, I did a "muslin" from cotton interlock knit. Gee, how I don't like the feel of interlock knit since I have gotten so used to knits with a bit of lycra. But I have to say, I'm very happy with the result--so much that I may even wear it until it stretches out.

I used the size I had used in my original (woven) version. I shortened the sleeves and did take bigger seam allowances, but I like the loose fit. For my "real" version (whenever that may be) I will likely either go down a size or somehow cut a bit smaller. See what you think...........







My next knit top mulsin was Vogue 8636, one of Marcy Tilton's tops. I have most of her knit top patterns, but I'm just now getting around to making one up. As in my previous endeavor, I used cotton interlock (because I had some and it's time to get rid of it). As you can see, I changed the sleeve by making it 3/4 and using a contrast band to finish the sleeve hem. When I first tried it on, I thought it felt too tight, but after I let in sit for a day, it feels ok. I have yet to hem it.

I'm not crazy about the sleeves. They seem uncomfortable at the underarm, and the fabric seems to bunch up funny there. I'll probably give this one away without wearing it. I do like the neck treatment and will probably use it on another top with regular set in sleeves.

As you can see, I've gotten a bit "artsy" with these last two tops--trying to channel Marcy, I suppose.




I like sewing knits, and I LOVE wearing knit tops. I will find some rayon lyca in the stash to make another Liberty.