I’ve made a new top.
This is, as my title oh-so subtly suggests, the twist top from Pattern
Magic; and is my fourth iteration of this top. First three are here, here and here.
Magic; and is my fourth iteration of this top. First three are here, here and here.
Clearly I love this design. And I’ve often pondered upon how much I would
like to have one in every colour. Except
that would be excessive and wasteful. Bad me, for even thinking it. Bad, extravagant, greedy, covetous me. I guess one good thing about making everything
yourself is that you are constrained from having an overly huge
wardrobe by your own free time, or lack of it; by having to physically make each and every darn
thing yourself. I like to pretend to
myself that this factor introduces some carefully considered introspection into
the matter.
like to have one in every colour. Except
that would be excessive and wasteful. Bad me, for even thinking it. Bad, extravagant, greedy, covetous me. I guess one good thing about making everything
yourself is that you are constrained from having an overly huge
wardrobe by your own free time, or lack of it; by having to physically make each and every darn
thing yourself. I like to pretend to
myself that this factor introduces some carefully considered introspection into
the matter.
Ha! We can but hope!
I bought this length of stable, slightly stretchy, thin-but-warm, forest
green ponte from Potters Textiles, from the $2 remnant bin. Hmmm, don’t you just HATE when someone brags about how cheap their fabric/pattern/clothing/whatever was? Yeah, me too.
Loathe it.
green ponte from Potters Textiles, from the $2 remnant bin. Hmmm, don’t you just HATE when someone brags about how cheap their fabric/pattern/clothing/whatever was? Yeah, me too.
Loathe it.
Anyway, it’s the kind of project that you can start and have ready to wear in
about half an hour, flat; even including weaving those bitsy overlocker ends back
in. Fabric out, pattern down, cut, vroom
through the machines by turn, a few minutes of weaving and neckline-hemming. Done!
about half an hour, flat; even including weaving those bitsy overlocker ends back
in. Fabric out, pattern down, cut, vroom
through the machines by turn, a few minutes of weaving and neckline-hemming. Done!
Believe me, I needed something fast and brainlessly easy, as a little bit
of light relief from my 1year1outfit project.
Honestly, that’s been a far bigger endeavor that I originally
anticipated. But the good news is that the
second component of my outfit is actually and finally finished!!! WOOOOOT!
To be appearing here very soon. Very
very soon.
of light relief from my 1year1outfit project.
Honestly, that’s been a far bigger endeavor that I originally
anticipated. But the good news is that the
second component of my outfit is actually and finally finished!!! WOOOOOT!
To be appearing here very soon. Very
very soon.
In the meantime, this.
So, in a nutshell…
One of my favourite designs; check.
One of “my” colours; check.
Is it seasonally appropriate… oh bum.
No.
No.
Winter’s practically over and it’s actually getting comfortably warm
around about these here parts. Oh well!
There’s always next year! As if I have
any reason at all to complain about the return of warmer weather, no sirree,
not I most definitely do not. Summer, oo
yeah baby, bring it. I am so ready!!!
around about these here parts. Oh well!
There’s always next year! As if I have
any reason at all to complain about the return of warmer weather, no sirree,
not I most definitely do not. Summer, oo
yeah baby, bring it. I am so ready!!!
OK I got nothing else! Tootles!
Details:
Top; the twist top from Pattern Magic, forest green ponte
Jeans; Burda 7863, brown stretch bengaline, details here and my review ofthis pattern here
Jeans; Burda 7863, brown stretch bengaline, details here and my review ofthis pattern here
Socks; handknit by me, details here
Shoes; Francesco Morichetti, from Zomp shoes
Beautiful top! I love that color! Really flattering shape. Summer weather is totally worth having to wait to get more wear out of winter clothes!
Great colors on you! My favorite thing about this post has got to be the last photo with Siena – just awesome:)
I think you look so great in this color! A top in an hour and a half!! Wow. Lovely as always Carolyn!
Every one of your four twist tops is very chic. This green colour looks very special and is beautiful!
you do so well with the pattern magic items and this one is a great color for you. Do you really hate it when people tell about their bargain fabric? Nowadays I find it a fun challenge to make something fantastic for a few dollars, that is why I do it – not really to be frugal but for the creativity it requires 🙂
thank you Beth! I was just poking fun at myself there, not intending a dig at anyone in particular. I'm sorry if it came off as judgemental 🙂
I agree, the creativity is the thing, and often completely unrelated to the cost of the components!
I was wondering about that, too.
I self-censor and don't list cost when I consume expensive things, but feel free to blog about the cost of inexpensive makes. I wonder if that gives people an unrealistic view of sewing?
A lovely top!
A lovely top!
A lovely top!
Wow, what a quick make! It doesn't look like it would be quick to make–so stylish! I've moved to the U.S. now but not in a house yet, so unable to sew. It's so hard not sewing, but I can live through your beautiful blog and others until I move into my house next week!
I love it.
What a fantastic color combination! And a flattering shape, too.
This a beautiful top and color! I'm really excited to see your 1year1outfit outfit 🙂
Every time I see you in a Pattern Magic make I am reminded of how good they are. This has been on my wish list since I saw your first. Since we are heading into autumn here in the UK I think I should bump it up the to do list.
Great bargain make too, and in such a gorgeous green. Again, I am jealous.
I was literally just looking through my Pattern Magic book and pondered making one of these. Is this a sign that I should? And woohoo for warmer weather. Bring it on!
Love these. Were they hard to figure out? I pulled out my Pattern Magic book last night (yes, inspired by you!) and was trying to puzzle out the math.
Also, did you start with a sloper or a commercial pattern?
Thanks!
Pats to you, Sienna!!! Sooo nice to see you!!!
I can quite see why you would want to make many of these. After all, if you know it's a perfect fit (and a great colour), you know you're going to wear it a lot! Your construction time is impressive. I guess practice makes perfect!
Love this one too! 🙂
Great top! Love the twisted neckline.
This top looks so good on you and love the colour.
Great top! I really love the colour!
Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. You certainly know your way around the colour green! Love all your variations on the twist top.
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