Monday, October 11, 2010

Some cooler weather clothing

It seems like alot of people have made this pattern with nice results so I thought I would give it a try myself and I liked it so much a made it a couple of times.




This is a simple and quick project to make when you want a some instance gratification sewing. I had the black matt jersey in my stash for a while, so it was perfect for this pattern.




The top is a Jersey knit  that I picked up at Joann's a couple of weeks ago.
For the cardi I made the size medium and the top in a size small. The cardi was very quick to make since I did not hem it. I like how it draped without being hemed and since it is a knit there was no need to hem it. 

I also got this lace looking knit at Joann's last week. I love that it has that lace look to it even though it's a knit. The top takes very little fabric just a yard. I made the shorter version of the cardi because I only had 2 yards of fabric to work with. I would like to try the longer version so I can do all the various ways of wearing it.

The brown cardi was a matt jersey that I had gotten from fabric.com it feels alot softer than the fabric I used for the black cardi and it also drapes better.

This stripped top is a cotton blend knit that I had in my stash for a while now. It's great when you get to use up some stash fabric. Honestly, I have a huge stash of fabric that I need to utilize and stop buying fabric to add to the ever growing stash.
This is a great pattern quick with nice results I have worn both sets quick a few time over the past couple of weeks since the weather has been a little cooler in the mornings.
I just finished making a vogue skirt in black sateen so I will post it as soon as I get some pics.
Thanks for stopping by hope you all have a wonderful day.

9 comments:

  1. Wow, did you ever work this pattern!! I just picked this one up myself and am hoping to get it made soon. Yours all looks so great - I love the mix and match tops!

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  2. Great job on the cardi wrap and the tops. I am impressed with the great fabric your Joann's has.

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  3. Wow, Shari great job on your cardi's and tops! I love love love the brown!

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  4. The pattern is awesome, isn't it? I've made 4 versions of the cardi already (a long one and a short vest version for me and 2 for my mom). All of yours look great!

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  5. Your cardis and tops are great and work so well together. Would you share what pattern you used for the tops??? Thanks.
    donnafaber@charter.net

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  6. Love all the garments and also have that pattern, but have yet to sew it up... need to push it up on my to sew list.

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  7. Those are awesome additions to a fall wardrobe! I didn't hem mine either and it's doing fine after a year of wearing.

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  8. That is getting some mileage from your patterns! Cute tops and cardi's. Nicely done!

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  9. I love all your versions of the sleeveless top!

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