This fabric jumped out at me when we were leaving Pitt Trading back in May of this year and I have been wanting to make it up ever since and thought I only had enough for a cardigan, but with some fussy cutting managed to get this t-shirt out as well.
I didn't add the neckband as this fabric is a sweater knit and I couldn't get it to sit flat enough for my liking, so I simply overlocked (serged) the neck edge and turned it under and used my coverstitch to stitch it down.
I will do the FBA on this pattern as well as adding a bit of width to the sleeve hem as they are very snug.
The cardigan only needs the buttons sewn on and Alison did show me yesterday how do this by machine, but I like a thread shank on my buttons and also like to use a waxed thread, so by hand they will be sewn on.
16 comments:
Lovely! This will look very stylish with a matching cardi too. What a treat that there was enough fabric for both :)
I love that fabric and completely understand why you bought it, I would've too!
Hey! I remember that fabric. It looks great. I love how I always learn something from your posts so I'm off to google/learn more about the whys and how's of waxed thread!
Hey! I remember that fabric. It looks great. I love how I always learn something from your posts so I'm off to google/learn more about the whys and how's of waxed thread!
Very nice indeed - can't wait to see it with the cardi. It is a lovely print.
You had me at animalp print. I love ir!
Very nice! Looking forward to seeing the matching cardi.
Grrrrrr, dah-ling! Animal prints are, forever, in style and that top will get a lot of mileage in your wardrobe.
What a nice fitting T. I love animal prints. Will be a great addition to your wardrobe.
Marcia
It must be catching .I just posted my very first ever animal skin garment. Love yours!
It's a pretty top! I'm sure that your alterations will make the next one fit perfectly. I understand about the hand sewn buttons, I feel the same way!
Like this animal print top.
Great T Sharon. And they are your colours too - of course.
Your animal tee looks lovely!
What a great little splash of wow! To add to your wardrobe.
I can see why that fabric came home with you - what a great top to have in your wardrobe.
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