Staying warm with StyleArc Brooklyn top

Hi all!  I hope your winter is going well!  Here in the US, we've been cold and snowy lately so I decided to break out some sweater knit and sew up this super cute and cozy Brooklyn Top by StyleArc. Here it is!

I love the lines of this.  It's just perfect for cold winter days.  

And yes, I am back to photos in my kitchen.  It's just too cold outside (and dark) to take photos.

With this being a sweater knit, I took a precaution that I take with all knits.  You can see that below.

I fused SewkeysE stay tape and the back shoulder and neckline.  Some people use clear elastic, but I really like the stay tape.  I always add this to my back neckline as well.  If the knit has an open weave, I also stabilize the front neckline as well.  

This sweater knit is softer than the line drawing show.  I just love all these colors!

The length is perfect too. 

To go with the top, I made another pair of the Georgie Stretch Jeans, also by StyleArc.

I always get wrinkles under the booty, so I decided to try something different that helped!  This time, I lengthened the rise in the front and back and wow, it's not perfect yet, but what a difference!

This combo is comfortable, cozy, and warm!

Thanks for reading!

Sue

The Caronlina Dress by Rebecca Page

I had the pleasure of testing another pattern by Rebecca Page.  This is the Carolina Dress and I am quite smitten with it. 



Here's a link to the pattern and images if you are interested.  https://rebecca-page.com/product/carolina/

I just love the style of this dress and the modest neckline.  Even though this is modest, it's still fun and flattering. 

I just love the fabric I used.  It's a heavish ponte that's been in my stash for a while.  I am glad I waited to use if for this dress, but it's so nice to wear and work with, that I am sort of sad I waited so long!

As you can see, since we are deep into winter, I made the midi length with long sleeves and the flat waistband.

Online, there are some fun color-blocked versions that I'd really like to copy.

This dress has numerous possibilities.

This is the fit right out of the package.

I just love it!

Sue 

Sinclair Lotte Hoodie.

This pattern, has been blowing up my feed on IG.  How cute is this hoodie?

This is another winning pattern from Sinclair.  I use the US 12 Tall sizing and it fits perfectly with zero alterations.

Here's my version: 

So I am loving this blush color and I found these lovely fabrics at JoAnns in Baton Rouge when I visited by DD1, SIL, and DGD.  You may remember, our JoAnns was hit by a tornado last September and I never thought I'd be excited to visit a JoAnns again.  The Baton Rouge JoAnns is really nice and this fabric passed the feel, wash, and wear test.  Plus, that color!!! 

This is an easy pattern to put together.  Those in-seam pockets are cleverly constructed and I just love how cozy this feels on.  Plus, did I mention the color? ;) 

I really love how these patterns fit me.  I've made four now and all fit straight out of the package, so to speak.

You'll see more of these from me.

Thanks for reading and Happy New Year!

Sue 

Sinclair Danielle Batwing Top

One of my last makes for the 2019 year was this beautiful top from Sinclair patterns.  

Here's a link to the pattern if you'd like to see the other great patterns Sinclair has to offer: 

https://sinclairpatterns.com/product/danielle-relaxed-fit-batwing-knit-top-pdf-sewing-pattern/

From the website: Featuring: loose around the bust and the waist, fitted around the hips top with a back neckline accent, hip length batwing top. Flowing around the body and fitted around the hips it creates an unlimited feminine silhouette. Back V neck with straps accent adds up a playful accent to your top. Can be dressed up for a special occasion or dressed down for a yoga practice. Designed to be made from light to mid weight knit fabric with at least 30-50% stretch.

I made mine is a sweater knit I purchased from fabric.com.  The manufacturer is Telio and this stuff is wonderful!

I made my usual size 12 (based on FULL bust measurement) in a tall size.  Tall sizes are for ladies over 5'6".  I am 5'7".

This is exactly the right amount of fitted/slouchy I was looking for.

The longest part of making this top is attaching the neckband.  After that, which BTW isn't hard, it just takes a few minutes to get everything else put together.

Isn't that back detail just darn cute?  

I see more of these in my future!

Sue