After a long and complicated project like the coat, I needed something quick and easy to clear my head.
TNT patterns exist for that very reason.
A while back I got some lightweight sweater knits from Fabric.com, and ever since I've been trying to figure out what to do with them. They were a little lighter than they appeared, so they can't be worn without something underneath. I found a black slinky tank top I forgot I had, so that was my starting point: I could use either the gray, the blue or the gray/blue. I chose the blue speckled knit.
Using KwikSew 3263 (raglan-sleeve knit top) as the base, I lengthened the pattern by about 2" and instead of banding the wide neckline as per the instructions, I cut funnel neck about 16" high, folded it in half, and sewed it to the neckline. Then I topstitched the seam allowance to the top, pressed it off, and voila! - something new to wear to work today.
TNT patterns exist for that very reason.
A while back I got some lightweight sweater knits from Fabric.com, and ever since I've been trying to figure out what to do with them. They were a little lighter than they appeared, so they can't be worn without something underneath. I found a black slinky tank top I forgot I had, so that was my starting point: I could use either the gray, the blue or the gray/blue. I chose the blue speckled knit.
Using KwikSew 3263 (raglan-sleeve knit top) as the base, I lengthened the pattern by about 2" and instead of banding the wide neckline as per the instructions, I cut funnel neck about 16" high, folded it in half, and sewed it to the neckline. Then I topstitched the seam allowance to the top, pressed it off, and voila! - something new to wear to work today.
7 comments:
KwikSew is perfect for head clearing projects. It looks like we're going to need lots of sweaters this winter.
Good idea. I have a couple of KS patterns that I think I'll also turn into cowl necks.
A sewing 'palate cleanser' so to speak. Excellent head cleaner project - and very pretty to boot.
Great sweater and great idea...it's like cleansing the palette before moving onto the next course!!!
Nice sweater! Perfect easy project after a labor intensive coat.
I do that too! After a long and exhausting project I usually pick a nice and easy one! Your sweater looks wonderful!
Mmmm...looks yummy and warm!
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