If you have followed my blog for awhile, you know I like a good knit shirt. I have found a good knit shirt! Woo Hoo!!
The pattern is Liesl & Co Maritime Knit Top
This simple pull-on top is designed for knit fabrics with a little or a lot of stretch. View A features three-quarter-length sleeves while View B has short sleeves. Both styles include a bateau neck with topstitching detail and simple side vents, as well as a flattering fit.
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| from Oliver and S site |
Now this top has a facing for the bateau neckline, I changed the neckline a bit and then added a knit band for the neckline with bias of this fabulous fabric. This change was just personal preference, I like a more rounded neckline.
The fabric is from Sewing Studio - Olive Vintage Stripe Brushed Jersey and it feels great with a good hand and drape.
The construction is easy and straightforward. I do like the side slits but I can see not doing them every time, just change it up.
I think I cut and sewed this up in less than 2 hours and I love my new knit top. In fact, I just finished a second one.
Also, so happy fall is here, I am going to add layers, here is this top with a sweater, my go-to look
love the top--the fabric is great.
ReplyDeleteSigh, now there is another pattern I "need"! This looks really nice - comfortable and flattering. I'm trying to figure out what you changed on the neckline. It has the same look as the pattern samples. Did you lower the front and/or back neckline a little, or did you narrow the neckline a little on the shoulders? Whatever the changes, they are subtle enough to keep the overall look. Terrific!
ReplyDeleteI just rounded it bit at the shoulders . I also cut my binding smaller by 2-3 inches than the flat pattern measurements and that pulled in the neckline more too. I have another one I cut out first and just sewed up, I didn’t do the right changes so it looks a bit different and the neckline binding doesn’t lay as flat
DeleteLove your top Lori. I'll have to check out that pattern. Also, your mum is gorgeous! Don't you love fall?
ReplyDeleteSo cute, and you've styled it perfectly :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute top and overall style! Your stripe placement is perfect. These colors look so pretty on you and bring out your eyes. :)
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