Friday, November 16, 2012

Quick new top

I made this lase weekend. I wanted a sweater-like top that I could wear over another shirt (either a long-sleeve t-shirt or a turtleneck). I searched through my Burda Style magazines (why isn't there an index like there is in Threads) but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. So I made up a pattern for this top. It's made from a boulce fabric so it's very soft and comfortable. It's a bit full, but it can be worn belted which gives it a bit more shape. I made the back longer than the front for coverage. It's just something that I can mostly wear around the house on those "lazy" days. I still want to find the pattern I had in mind for something like this, but this will do for now.


  1. That's a great top. It reminds me of an out-of-print Butterick pattern. How did you make it?

    1. Basically, I took two layers of fabric about 36" wide and the length I wanted. Then I cut out the neck opening (folding the fabric in half makes it a little easier), then cut out the sides and arms so it looked like a "T" with a neck opening. I sewed the side and arms. I then made a tube from the fabric that became the cowl neck, and sewed that on. I made a muslin first but basically, that's it!Maybe I can do a diagram later and post it.

  2. Very cute and great for the winter months!

  3. Love it!!

    It's so cool that you came up with your design and made it up yourself! Way to go!