My sewing motivation has plummeted of late. I pretty much haven't sewn anything for 2 weeks, although I have been buying fabric :) If it wasn't for a backlog of finished projects, this blog would be quite inactive. This top has been completed for a month or so. I've been waiting for the weather to cool down to wear it.
This is
Top No. 64 from Merchant and Mills. I purchased this pattern last year, but didn't make it up as the weather warmed up faster than I expected and I didn't need any warm tops. The pattern is quite interesting and I like the pocket and paneled details, which you can barely see in these crappy indoor, night time photos.
For my first Top No. 64 (odd pattern name) I used a lovely mid weight ponte that I purchased on sale from Pitt Trading. It's a very deep purple and black marle with a slight shimmer (I also used this fabric
here). I used the fabric reverse, which is slightly more dull, on the sleeves and the bottom panel which created a very subtle contrast detail.
I only just realised that this is quite an expensive pattern. I must have forgotten. I think it would work as a short sleeve top for summer or possibly in a light weight woven in summer too. I need to get more value from this pattern, so you will see it again. :)
Cost:
Pattern:
Merchant and Mills Top No.64 from Stitch 56 = $30 inc postage
Fabric: 1.3m ponte on sale $14
Thread from stash
Total: $42
Looks like someone's moving out! cute top!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I've made two #64's one in gold denim and blue denim and now the weather is too cold for them! I never thought of ponte what a good idea.
ReplyDeleteif in doubt, buy more fabric! Hope the sewjo comes back and this make is great. I do like the subtle lines and the almost hidden pockets, very cool.
ReplyDeleteThis top has some very nice lines and great last photo!
ReplyDeleteI've always admired this pattern but it is so pricey! your top is so pretty, lovely on you.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I've had this pattern on my list for a while - it has a lot of potential I think. Love it in ponte - I would like a heavy linen or denim version.
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