Christine Jonson Tie Back Top & Give away

Pattern Review




Pattern: Christine Jonson #107 Tie Back Top

Description: Self-lined, close-fitting, mid-hip length, pullover top with gathered bustline and front crossover long ties.

Sizing: XS to XL, which is 4 to 22. I made a size 12. The pattern has a sheet to help decide sizes. Also, another chart that states if a pattern is runs small, large or true-to-size and suggests to go up or down in sizing. The tie back top runs small and Christine Jonson suggests going up a size.

Instructions: They were very good but I didn’t follow them. The entire garment is lined and I didn’t want to do this. This was a muslin and I didn’t have enough fabric. Plus, it seemed like too much fabric and layers for a knit top.


Likes/Dislikes: I liked the look of the top on the pattern envelope. I met Christine Jonson at ASG Convention and she is so personable. Tells you all about the pattern and has many garments sewn up for you see the styles up close.

I don’t know if I like the ties right under my chest. I put this top on a couple of days ago and just wasn’t sure, it feels a bit like "look at my chest" with the ties right under them! I will give it another try tomorrow for work.

Changes: First no lining. I just turned the neck edge under ¼” and topstitched it in place. I also eliminated the tie in the back. I crossed the ties in the center front as stated in the instructions and then pinned the ties to the side. Basted this side seam, tried on the top, adjusted the ties, cut them off and serged the side seams. Take a look:

Fabric: A jersey knit from Needle Nook (also purchased at ASG Convention)

Conclusion: Not sure, I should try it with the ties in the back and see how this look. I like it okay but there are several other TNT knit patterns I like better.






I have some things to give away this week. State which one you would like in the comments and I will sort them and then draw a winner. Let's see, I will draw on Friday.

I have 2 of these, subscribed at ASG Convention, forgot I had done this and bought one. Oops!



A friend gave me this to read and then pass on as a blog giveaway.



I made this pattern and didn't like the bag, in fact it was a wadder. So I will pass it on. The pattern has been cut but you can still use it.