New top, woot!
Its real name is a mystery to me, but the word peekaboo just pops irresistably into my head every single time I look at it so there it is! This is the project on p20 of Pattern Magic 3, by Tomoko Nakamichi. As far as wearability goes, this is probably one of the better projects in the book, and ditto for the ease of construction. Super easy!
In hood down mode this appears not unlike an ordinary little Tshirt, plain-ish but with a just-interesting-enough little variation to redeem it from being outright featureless and boring. The incorporated hoodie thingie (that’s a technical sartorial term there) looks a bit like a backward cowl neck when it is flipped down like above…. it’s actually quite cute, yes?
Hood up… well, okaaay. Quirky, yes. A bit noice, unusual, different. Definitely funky. Wearable? Hmmm, borderline, methinks… 🙂
But hood down? yes, I likey!
I used a length of jersey in a lovely shade of deep royal blue, part of the bundle of fabrics given to me by my friend C from her late mother’s stash. It is quite thick and sturdy stuff, so I am really looking forward to wearing this more as we head into the cooler days of autumn.
I attached a folded band to finish the armholes and the neckline, a technique I think of as the Metalicus finish since they use it extensively on all their pieces and is where I first noticed it. The lower hemline is turned up once and slip-stitched in place.
I’m very happy with this funky, slightly sporty addition to my wardrobe. The concept of the design is totally to my taste; unique and simple, but with a twist!
Oh, and I’ve updated things on the blog a bit; now all my projects from each the Pattern Magic books have been gathered into sets, and can be viewed by clicking on the picture of that book in my sidebar over there. They’re a bit jumbled up right now, as I am still working out how to order the pictures in those albums…. that’s a work in progress!
Later peops!
Details:
Top; from Pattern Magic 3, by Tomoko Nakamichi, made from royal blue jersey
Shorts; Burda 7723, white linen, my review of this pattern here
when layong flat it looks so weird, but when you wear it it's really beautiful! very unique too.
I really like it with the hoodie down. Is it reversible, too? Could the cowl go in the front?
This is a GREAT colour on you!
Omigosh. SO CUTE!!!
This top made me laugh out loud…please don't wear this with the hoodie up. I made a Sewing Workshop pattern a few years back which resulted in the same lack of neck/hunched shoulders look. What a gorgeous piece in that vivid blue. It's lovely.
I really like it with the hood down… I'm just waiting for this issue of Pattern Magic to be published in English (according to Amazon, it got delayed grrr…. it's now expected in May). Would you like to know the English name then? 😉
P.S. You're right, that Chinese spam was years ago. Sometimes I forget how long I've been blogging. I have just turned my word-verification off. Let's see how that works out.
Very cute who would think seeing it off that it would be so cute on!
Oh, I love it a lot with the hood down. Very cute and young look. And the color is gorgeous!
I like the down version as well. Blue really suits you!
Oh, fascinating! I was just leering yesterday at this knitted project http://www.ravelry.com/projects/eico/1-pullover isn't it just the same??
And I wonder, have you tried to wear it with the cowl in front? What do you think? Looks really cool either way..
That´s a great top, hoods down!
Once again you flaunt in our faces that not only can you sew beautifully, wear clothes like a dream and you live near the ocean in a place where winter doesn't really exist. Some times it is hard to like you. But I do.
PS-I am feeling grumpy because I am coming down with a cold, it is cold outside and it is gray outside.
Ok, with the hood up it made me giggle a bit! But I really do like it! It's unique, super fun and sporty with the hood down. I'm so amazed by all the fun things you make from the pattern magic books.
What a fabulous top! I love it with the hood down!
Oh, good gravy, I LOVE that top! The color looks great on you, by the way…good choice.
When I flicked through this book I could not imagine anyone wearing this top…but you are right, hood down it is funky and definitely wearable.
Hey, hood up is funny. I love the colour and definitely hood down. I now have two PM books and I've ordered PM3 in English, so now I've got to start using them. You've done such a fabulous job on your PM clothes.
Clever top Carolyn. Love the potential of this one to be worn in so many different ways.
That is very unusual and fun looking! I've never seen a hood like that before.
Goodness that's different! I'm rather tempted…another lovely little top. Beautiful colour on you.
I like it down too. It gives the shoulders some interest as well. Up? kinda weird….
With the hood down, it's a fabulous top!!! LOVE the colour, especially worn with white.
The color is fabulous against that beautiful sky and the sea. No so crazy about the hood up.
What a gorgeous colour, and I love the look with the hood down! The hood up is definitely an interesting look… *g*
Fantastic shirt – and it looks so easy to make! I love it! Congratulations on another great piece!
Definitely a fun top in a gorgeous color!
I'm sorry I offended you with my now-deleted comment. I certainly did not mean it as a put down. I guess I meant to point to the magical difference between two structurally similar garments. You are so unfailingly elegant, even (especially?) when bringing somewhat improbable Japanese patterns to life. Please forgive me.
I really like this top with the hood down, but it just doesnt look like it would be *comfortable* with it up.. Does it pull under the arms? it would certainly be cosy though, I'd imagine!
I absolutely love this top! Yeah, not sure about the hood up but definitely down it is fabulous. I think I just might have to purchase some of these Pattern Magic Books. Great job.
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