Looking outside I see winter weather – temperature below zero, snow falling down, ice on the water, cold wind … so it was time to make few summer tops. After this long winter
I have bought these summer fabrics – jersey, on the fabric market few weeks ago and it was high time to make something out of them.
The results below:
1. Two more Day2Night top (Maria Denmark pattern)
2. Two tops based on Jalie pattern 2682 – one sleeveless and other with short sleeves
3. Scarf-Collar Top based on Jalie pattern 2921 – with 3/4 long sleeves
4. Top based on Butterick pattern 5084 (OOP). The jersey is cheer so I used double layer. Unfortunately my serge had some issues with this fabric. I have to say I am not so glad with the maintenance – I have got my serge back with more issues … I will need to bring it back for better check and adjustments.
5. Two Pavlova Wrap Tops – I have made long sleeves – it was easy to do. I have used a little thicker jersey which I hope will be a little softer after washing. It will be definitely better to wear it with the skirt which has higher waist (on the list). I like this sort of tops/blouses. I am not so sure I will make this Pavlova wrap pattern again – I have so many other wrap blouses patterns which I would like to try.
The next on the list – Little Black Dress(es), few jackets – including Chanel-like, coat (later in the year) and more…
It was fabulous to have few days off and be busy (almost) only with sewing … I love it and I will for sure repeat it.
Red Point Tailor
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Hi, to make the sleeves of the pavlova wrap top longer did you just extend the sleeve pieces and continue to taper to wrist measurement? I’d like to do it for my next make so that I can wear it into the winter. Thanks
I have just back and finished unpacking. I have seen your question and decided to write a short post about it. Please let me know if it is clear or you need more information.
Your tops are all delectably gorgeous! I am partial to your wrap tops. Your fabric choices are superb!
Thanks a lot for your kind words! You are my inspiration with so many fabulous creations :-)
you seem to have had a very productive time and made some lovely tops – enjoy wearing them!
and thanks for your comments on my blog!
Welcome :-) I whish to have better weather to wear all this tops… there is a hope coming days :-)
wordpress suggested I come and have a look at this post :) I am impressed by so many tops, and I have a question – did you find the Jalie patterns in Europe, or get them shipped from Canada, I have fallen in love with one of their patterns, but I ended up self-drafting something similar because I couldn’t face paying shipping costs from Canada that were higher than the price of the pattern!
:-) I had the same dilema. I was checking the shipping and it was too expencive. In the Netherlands there is an online pattern store which sell the Jalie patterns – http://www.naaipatronen.nl/. Maybe you will find something for youself :-)
this is direct link to Jalie patterns – http://www.naaipatronen.nl/catalogsearch/result/?q=jalie there.
ooooh – thank you, that looks like a dangerous link! It was actually the 2682 which you made that I self drafted (http://grtescp.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/sewing-up-a-snow-storm), but I couldn’t get the back to sit perfectly flat, so I will get that pattern, and have a look at the others, I really like their style as I mainly wear sporty clothes, and they have a lot of choices!
:-) … I will for sure make more tops using this pattern …
I see that at PatternReview you can download this pattern as PDF http://sewing.patternreview.com/Patterns/14168
Thanks for the pattern review link – slightly less dangerous than “visiting” a real shop where you always feel compelled to add a couple more things to my cart, to save on postage costs :)
:-D you could be mistaken :-D Success with your top!
As Australia cools down for our winter, I hope you all have an absolutely beautiful summer so that you can wear all of these beautiful tops which you have sewn so well. I will look forward to following your future blogs.
it sounds so strange… :-) We had such a long winter that I cannot wait for this few months of sun! These colours are a little answer on the gray winter days :-)
Wow, so many summer tops already! And the fabrics, all so different and pretty.
thanks – it was fun making all of them! it could be I will make even more. Over two weeks there is a fabric market again… difficult and dengerous ;-)
Good knit fabrics make sewing them and coming up with fabulous looking tops quick. You’ve done an amazing job!
Thank you… fabric makes a difference…
OMG, you are soooo fast! I love the two jalie tops with the cute little collars. The one in blue would go with half of my wardrobe. You are so ready for summer :-)
Thanks! These tops are so easy to make and looks so good – the Jalie tops are perfect for jersey fabrics so it is simple and fast. The colours and prints on fabrics will combine well with a lot of my garments.
Now… Summer … where are you ;-)