For my latest project as a Minerva brand ambassador, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. I had already decided on the skort, but I wanted a matching top as well. This way I have more options and I can wear this like a dress when I choose to.
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The Fabric
This is an ITY (interlock twist yarn) knit fabric. If you’ve ever used this type of fabric, you know it’s a stretchy (4-way stretch) knit. This one in particular is very soft. It’s called Floral Jungle and it’s print-on-demand. The color is vibrant and there was no fading when I washed it.
This knit is very easy to work with with no unraveling when cut.
My Project: Skort & Top
I made the skort first and it’s a pattern you’ve seen me use before – Simplicity 9336. Unfortunately, this pattern is no longer available. I really wish they would bring this one back because it’s designed for knits. Some other skort patterns are designed for woven fabrics.
This is perfect for a travel wardrobe, as I’ve used it for that before.
For the top, I used Butterick 6847. This one is actually a reissue of McCall’s 6963. In fact, some of the pictures on the cover are the same… Anyway, a good thing about this pattern is all of the fit information that is included. It’s a Palmer-Pletsch pattern so the pattern tissue includes lines for making a full bust adjustment, shoulder adjustments, etc.
Making this as a matching set gives me more options. I can wear the pieces together and they have the look of a dress. Or I can mix and match with other tops and bottoms. I even had enough fabric leftover to make an additional sleeveless top.
Conclusion
One of the reasons I love sewing my own clothes is to get those things that I want. I think that’s especially important if you’re a person that doesn’t really follow trends. Well, I like to know the trends, but I use that information as inspiration for my sewing. I have so many patterns as well as Burda Style magazines and PDFs that I can make just about any kind of style I want.
Sewing also allows us to fit our garments properly. Buying clothes can be fun, but they don’t always fit like they should (at least for me). I’m glad I have the ability to create or alter to really suit my body and tastes in clothes.
Let me know why you like to sew and what types of projects are your favorites!
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