Another skirt and top

This is the first skirt I have made in a knit.  It is a slub Pointe, 86 % polyester. 10 % rayon and 4% spandex,. It is not a solid black, there is a hint of texture, I expect that comes from the rayon.  It is lined with a stretch knit lining, very simple this time, though I did add black lace to the hem.  I had to put in a regular zip as I was unable to get a  invisible. black one.  This is the forth time I have used this skirt pattern and I am getting more confident every time.

The top is my basic T. I did lengthen the sleeves to a full 3/4. Yes, I had to spend time laying out the pattern. I'm also getting better with the neck binding. I used the double needle to top stitch around to hold in place.  As 'they' say practice makes perfect., I also used the double needle to finish the sleeve and top hems. I did use fusible interfacing to add stability and to prevent it stretchering.  Get to wear it tomorrow
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Top for a skirt.

 

After a weekend away, I needed a little time in the sewing room.  I had started this top last week but after the first fitting, it needed some adjustments.  It's funny, I used the same pattern as the grey top, but this one turned out larger.  I had to reset the sleeves and then I nipped in the sides. The whole binding on the neck had to be re done as it didn't lay flat, it gaped.  I took out about 4" of trim!  I  had watched video from Threads.

which had given me a better idea as to how I should measure my neckline. It worked very well.  I have used the double needle to do the top stitching on the sleeves, neck and bottom hems.  I now have one top that can be worn with this rust skirt.  It has been so hard to find something suitable.

Black makes me look so colourless.  

 Eyebrows

Smiles

This is something that is in my stash.  It is a jersey knit, like the grey one. I'm liking the angle drape best.  Not so sure about eyebrows or smiles. Sleeves will be a challenge they will have to match. Time to play tomorrow.

 

  

Border Print Top

Too many things going on and with the return of my outside activities, my sewing projects have taken a back seat.  As the weather has turned a little cooler and I am retuning to pants, I needed a new top.  This is a double border print in an Aztec design. I spent more time cutting it out than I did in the sewing. I wanted to make sure there were not any inappropriate bull's eye on the front.  The centre  line was critical too. A pair of black dots mark the spot. I have  tweaked my  basic pattern, just a small dart in the sleeve armcycle, both back and front, on the paper pattern. Much happier with the result.

Right Side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Left Side with Sleeve

Left Side

Neck Line.

 

Both sleeves are identical.  And the front matches the back.