Joining in on imaginegnats' Selfish Sewing Week!
Here's my Day 1 (+1/2). (excuse the weird poses - trying out the self-timer!)
Details
Pattern/tutorial: Ariadne Tunic Top by Tanit-Isis
Size: medium (with mods)
Fabric: super soft, drapey blue jersey leftover from this project (third photo)
Mods: Cut the top 1.5" longer because I have a long torso. Reduced the band width several times (maybe 6" total?). Tapered the sides at the hem about 3" on each side as it was just too blousy - looked like a couple of "spare tires" were hanging out. Overlapped the keyhole opening at the top before binding the neck edge.
I love it!! And can I just say: I LOVE my man! My machine sewed this jersey without eating it, stretching out the seams, jamming up into the bobbin - all because my very dear husband brought home the walking foot I have been thinking of for years! I nearly chortled (does anyone even use that wonderful word anymore??) with glee as it zipped smoothly through the seams and stitched on the binding without a problem. Look out, knit stash! Here I come - no more fear!
(also linking up to Go To Sew's iSew link party)
Looks fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! :)
DeleteI really like how it turned out--nice and drapey! And, don't you love a machine that does NOT eat knits!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, new happiness with my machine!
DeleteLove it Laura! Maybe your husband should talk to mine....:)
ReplyDelete(Carla V)
Thanks! :) Will tell him so!
DeleteIt looks really good!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love it. Only I should probably have made it this summer...
DeleteYour top is stunning and suits you perfectly!
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