Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Fastest Knit Top in the West

Burda Style Magazine:  04-12-139A
I remember when sergers were first marketed to the home sewer.  Part of the hyperbole was "Make a t-shirt in hours!"  This must have been the t-shirt they were talking about. This top was so freakin' easy!  I'd bet I spent more time prepping (photocopying the instructions, tracing pattern etc.) than actually sewing.  This top is essentially the same as the charmeuse top I made for my sister's birthday party.  The only difference is the fabric:  woven v. knit.

This little top officially ends my "I-don't-like-sewing-knits" period.  All it took was for me to learn more about knits by sewing lots and lots of t-shirts.  I learned about different types of knits and I learned I like sewing some types more than others.  For instance, this knit was easy to handle, but I doubt if it has even one natural fiber in it.  It doesn't breathe at all.  So, if I'm careful about the knits I choose, sewing knit garments will be as enjoyable as sewing wovens.







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  1. KyleJune 16, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Nice nice nice! I agree, the kind of knit makes all the difference. I also like how you take pix with your doll. :)

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  2. Faye LewisJune 16, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    I LOVE SEWING KNITS and as long as I use the right needle I have narry a problem at all. That's a great top/fit on you. I also love easy projects that yield great results.

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  3. ElleCJune 16, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    You did exactly what I am doing now. My resewlution for 2013 is to get comfortable with sewing knits, glad to see I am not the only one. I am finishing my 8th knit top of the year today.

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  4. SewRuthieJune 16, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Nice little top. Thanks for reminding me of this pattern!

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  5. Nancy KJune 16, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Nice top. I have to trace this one off. The more you sew knits the easier it gets.

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  6. AudreyJune 19, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    That is a nice top. Good to hear it is a easy sew. I will have to dig out that issue of the Burda magazine

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  7. AnonymousJune 19, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Hi Elaray. Thanks for your comment. Yes, the lounges are fun. I was hoping to sew, but they needed all volunteers on board--which I didn't mind at all. :-). They are nice: no drama, everyone there for a common cause and most recently, they've returned back to it's roots: community projects. BTW: Nice top and color. :-)

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  8. SueC56June 22, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I love your top. Your post encourages me to learn how to sew knits.

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