Monday, January 3, 2011

Knit Picks

One of my sewing resolutions is to improve my skills at sewing knit fabrics.  Here are two recent efforts.


This is a rayon knit from JoAnn's using a Christine Jonson pattern.  This one is the shirred turtleneck from Travel Trio Three - 226.  I love her patterns.  The designs are flattering, instructions good and the fit is great.  This top got a lot of comments when I wore it to my ASG neighborhood group meeting.  I'll definitely make it again.


This is currently my favorite top.  It's made from a rayon knit from Vogue Fabrics.  This is another Christine Jonson pattern, the princess wrap from pattern 426.  This is my third version of this top.  I love the two made of lighter weight knits.  The one made of a heavier cotton/lycra knit is a bit snug for how I like my tops to fit.  I have some black rayon blend knit from JoAnn's and plan to make the short sleeved version of this top.

Both fabrics were in my stash so count towards the sew from stash resolution.  These two tops used a total of 3 and 5/8 yards.  A drop in the bucket but you have to start somewhere.

Happy sewing!