Whew! Just in time. So as you know, this year I decided that I HAVE to sew at least one wearable item each month. So, while I am finishing the knitting UFOs this month, they still don't count. Last evening I put my knitting aside to whip up this quick top. Now, I already had the pieces cut out from a year ago (that's right, a year!!!) but never made it. I ran into a few problems with this one, like forgetting to cut the binding for the neck...
So, I decided to take the easy route and just do rolled hems on my serger. I stay stitched the V neckline and carefully rolled all the top edges, including the hem on my serger. I LOVE this finish and it's so EASY. If you havent tried it, you've gotta give it a shot. Just serge slowly without stretching the fabric so you don't end up with lettuce edging instead.
I know this is not from my wardrobe plan, but at least it's a wearable project so I am good :). Next up... a silk scarf to go with this top!
Oh almost forgot about the pattern. It's (unfortunately) an OOP Pattern from Burda.
Burda 8356.
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Gorgeous shirt! You look great. I may have to enact a plan like yours to sew for myself. I have yet to sew something for myself this year.
Jen, you can do it. Really! One garment a month is a very achievable goal.
Very pretty Deepika. I've done lettuce edging but haven't tried doing a normal rolled hem on a knit without stretching yet - mainly because I generally manage lettuce-edging without trying too hard.
keely, for smooth rolled hem, if you just place your finger behind the presser foot while serging, and feed the fabric smoothly, it'll prevent it from stretching. A little bit of stretching is normal because it's a knit. Steaming it afterwards fixes it. I wish I took photos of this process. I will next time I do it.
Deepika, you look awesome in that!
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