Following on from the success of Stylearc's
Kim Swing Top in a heavier weight knit than the pattern suggested, I've gone for an even bulkier knit. The fabric is a soft and warm Italian wool knit from
Rathdowne Fabrics. The adaptations I made to the pattern were: shortened the body by 6 cms, lengthened the sleeves and made the neckband 30cms wide. I used the walking foot on the machine to sew the seams before neatening them on the overlocker. I really like the collar as it rolls perfectly around the neck at just the height I wanted.
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It looks so warm and snuggly. The rolled collar does look perfect. My sewing has slowed down lately but this week my beloved pfaff creative died - hope it can be resuscitated.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice about my sewing machine. Mum knows someone near her who she swears by so I will get my machine there hopefully next week. But otherwise yes I can get to Brunswick - just a bit further - if there are other issues perhaps that the other man can not fix.
ReplyDeleteThis has come out beautifully in the soft grey wooly knit. I am beginning to appreciate asymmetric hems...
ReplyDeleteThis has come out beautifully in the soft grey wooly knit. I am beginning to appreciate asymmetric hems...
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