Whew! I’m in the process of moving my site over to wordpress.org as well as writing 2 articles for 2 different sewing magazines. While I’m in the process of that, I will be blogging my unblogged projects to create the illusion that sewing is happening when in reality writing, photography, and website management are taking up all my waking hours.
First up, this tee made from a cotton/poly netted lace. I had in my mind the idea of a spring “sweater”. I use the term loosely because the netting does not keep you warm in the slightest. Still, it’s an unusual fabric, and I wanted to let it be it’s weird self.
Because the netting creates 4 way stretch even though this is technically not a knit, I chose a simple pattern in Burdastyle 3-2013-116.
The dropped shoulders make for a loose, easy fit, and the boxy shape allows you to wear a slimmer shirt underneath and not stretch out this delicate fabric.
To avoid the inevitable distortion that would happen by hemming this fabric, I opted for knit bands on the neckline, sleeves, and hem. This was much simpler and made for a nice clean look.
I love the relaxed feel of this top even though the ventilation factor limits its wearing versatility.
My review of the top is here.
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What a fun top! I’ve never seen fabric like this. I bet you’ll get lots of use out of it during warm weather!
It’s so pretty! The bands are a nice touch!
Lovely ‘sweater’, and god luck with everything!
I hope so. We have so much wind here, I probably can wear it in summer.
Thanks!
Thank you. They get the job done!
I like it-it looks great! Good luck with all your website changing and stuff.
Thanks! And I’m so grateful for a programming husband.
Really cute! Looks like a raschel knit to me, I have a similar intriguing fabric that I haven’t been able to figure out how to use, great idea!
http://www.textileprofessor.com/textileprofessor/html/fabrics_construction_raschel.htm
I think you’re right. It has holes all in it like the raschel knits I’ve seen.