Sooooo it turned out way more crop top and way less shrug, but I still like it. It’s quite nice to lounge around in.
Here was my inspo.
Way different vibe, right? But I at least have the starting point to mod my way closer to this.
About the Fabric
Muted Multi Stripe Knitted Hacci Sweater Knit Fabric from Girl Charlee Fabrics
- Content: Cotton Rayon Blend
- Weight: 8.5 oz, Light to Mid Weight
- Stretch: 50%, 25%
- Width: 52-55″
Just using up what was left of this closeout fabric from Girl Charlee.
About the Patterns
Uvita Top // Itch to Stitch
This free pattern has been sitting in my stash since I started sewing. I was drawn to this as the base for this project because of the dropped shoulders, simple neckline, and simple shapes.
Itch to Stitch is very thorough on pattern instructions and I always appreciate illustrations over photos. Sometimes there are what I would call superfluous steps, but it’s nowhere near the eye-gouging experience of Simplicity patterns or Viki Sews. It’s easy for me to recognize the shortcuts I can take on an Itch to Stitch pattern.
Thumbhole Cuffs // Sinclair Patterns
I do love this add-on pack of Thumbhole Cuffs from Sinclair Patterns: five super-fun styles that you can mash onto any other sleeve.
What I do not love are the instructions. I’ve complained about Sinclair instructions several times in the past, so I knew to expect all the eyerollyness I experienced when pulling this out of my drawer again. Without the photos, there is no possible way you would end up with a thumbhole cuff. The written instructions are that bad. The finished product though: ♥
About This Make
- Uvita: size 2
- cuffs: Birch, size 8
What I Did Differently
- Cropped the bodice at the waistline.
- Drafted my own hem band, cut at 34.5″ x 4.5″
- Mushed Sinclair Patterns Birch Thumbhole Cuffs onto the sleeves.
- Drafted my own scarf, cut at 56″ x 7.5″
- Added a loop to the back neckline to feed the scarf through to keep it in place.
- Basted the cuffs using my usual lightning stitch at 1/4″ seam allowance (vs. the instructed 1/6″. PaHAH!)
- Attached the cuffs using my serger at 1/2″ seam allowance.
Notes for Next Time
- Convert to dolman sleeve, and I mean hardcore dolman sleeve. I want no distinguishable division between sleeve and bodice.
- Maybe do some kind of boat-neck cowl?
- Lengthen bodice enough to hem and consider tapering inward for less ease around the waist.
- Cuffs are perfect. Depending on my main fabric choice, could be fun to colorblock the outer piece of the cuff.
Project Settings
Sewing Machine vs. Serger
| Sewing Machine | Serger |
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Sewing Machine Settings
| Presser Foot | Stitch# | Stitch Width | Stitch Length | Needle | Top Thread Tension | Application |
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| standard zig-zag (A) | 5 | 1.0 | 4 | blue tip | 4 | seams |
| standard zig-zag (A) | 0 | 3.5 | 3 | blue tip | 4 | neckline seam 1 |
| standard zig-zag (A) | 0 | 1 | 3 | blue tip | 4 | neckline seam 2 |
| overedge (C) | 6 | 5.5 | 3 | blue tip | 4 | edge finish |
Serger Settings
| Stitch Name | 4-thread overlock |
|---|---|
| Needles | R, L |
| Finger | B |
| Threads | 4 |
| Tension Left Needle | 4 |
| Tension Right Needle | 4 |
| Tension Upper Looper | 4 |
| Tension Lower Looper | 4 |
| Cut Width | 6 |
| Stitch Length | 2.5 |
| Differential | 1.0 |
| Application | seams |
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