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
Do you use the fuse tape before you cut the fabric so it doesn't run? I have a loose weave bulky knit that I have been afraid to cut into for fear that it will come unraveled. I wonder if fusing tape on before cutting will prevent that.
ReplyDeleteHi LindaC. I pull on the cut fabric edge before I cut. If the fabric unravels, then I cut a one inch seam allowance, cut carefully, handle the fabric carefully, and immediately fuse tape all the cut edges. I hope this helps!
DeleteThank you! That's a great help.
DeleteGreat outfit!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLove that you made the Brooklyn, I always like to read a review before I get started. Your fabric is very nice. I like the fit. Any bigger would be too big.
ReplyDeleteI love that fabric. Where did you get it?
ReplyDeleteHi Nmac, the fabric is from Fabric Mart. It's really lovely to wear and sew!
DeleteGreat looking top and really nice fabric!
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