I have been wanting to make a black knit top to go with my kiwi skirt I finished a few weeks ago. I was planning on the S4076 Twist Top but then I saw Sharon's ADORABLE TOP and changed my game plan. I thought the bolero style top (Vogue 2980) was a little retro looking and would look nice with the 60's-ish flower power print on the skirt.I purchased a thin poly knit from JoAnn's (total cost $3.00 - no lie!) You really do need a thin knit for this as the sleeves are doubled and the front is self lined. The seam around the armhole has 4 layers of fabric for most of it. A thicker interlock might be too bulky.
The pattern is very clever. It's only 4 pieces and fits together like a puzzle. The pattern is designed by Sandra Betzina and I believe she actually wrote the directions, which are very clear and take you slowly, step by step. I still goofed up connecting the front to the sleeve and the bolero but since I basted everything, it was easy enough to fix. I will be making this again in the long sleeve version and maybe even another short sleeve version. Now that I understand the directions, this will go together in a flash.
I will make it a little larger next time. I don't usually have a problem with tops being too small (that's an understatement!) but even though the smallest size in the pattern was dead on my measurements, it's a little snugger than I like.
(Forgive my tired eyes and the burnt Hostas behind me. It's been a long, hot summer. LOL!)
12 comments:
The top is adorable. It goes so well with the skirt.
You look great! Did you get a haircut? Something looks different.
You look fine, but the hostas have seen better days. Hope you can get to Tuesday nights again soon. We miss you!
It's beautiful! Clever idea of a top and bolero in one piece, it looks great and goes wonderful with the skirt
Beautiful top! We have certainly had a hot, dry summer. My hostas look terrible. We miss you on Tuesdays!
This looks so wonderful on you! I'm going to make one in black also.
I love this top! I need to figure out how to knit it....
Bonnie, this top is an understated and classy sexy. I really really like it.
Super cute top!
I know what you mean about a long hot summer - I am tired of watering thirsty plants!
Great top!! It is a perfect match for that skirt! We're still very green in Iowa (LOTS of rain..) Also means we're still mowing like twice a week!! Bummer.
I, too, love the top with the skirt. Nice choice! I also loved Sharon's top!
What a great outfit! That black top is very flattering on you.
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