This is the Hi Lo Raglan pattern from Jamie Christina. The best part is that there was no waiting around to get this one made up: download, tape together, fabric from stash and wolla a new top all in a day :-)
There's not really much to say about this one, so let me start with fabric - all from the stash! The pattern is designed for a knit fabric but has enough ease that I used a woven lightweight satin for the body and a stretch mesh for the sleeves. I used some frusible stay tape around the neck edges before I began to sew - six seams in total.
The cuff end of the sleeves are raw, which is what I love about mesh. The bottom of the body is turned up and finished with a tricot stitch - I could have used a double needle, but nah!
Next time I make this, and there will be a next time, I'll add just a tad more ease around the hips. This one is a satin and just slides nicely over my skinny but there isn't a lot of room there. I like the length at the front and back - just right :-)
I purchased another two Jamie Christina patterns, because it was sale time, and because I've been thinking about nice and easy things to wear over the holidays. I couldn't pass up her Sol Hoodie and The Mission Maxi. I really like her Abbey Coat but that might have to wait until next winter.
Not much to say and not many pictures, but as always there are more photots on my Flickr -->
I love raglan tops! Very cool and comfortable!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tanya, sorry about the delayed response, I just found all response email in my junk mail - which is unusual!
DeleteOhh the mesh is an interesting choice, I like it, black looks great with the colourful satin :)
ReplyDeleteYour Flickr link isn't working, something about "this page is private"...
Thanks Mel, I hope I've fixed the Flickr permissions - I think I missed that when I uploaded them. The mesh and the satin are a similar weight - ideal for summer, but a bit flimsy for the cooler months :-)
DeleteI love the wing sleeves - makes it a bit more interesting than just a raglan sleeve. Great stash win!
ReplyDeleteThanks :-) I've had the satin for ages and keep changing my mind about what to make with it ... it was just a matter of it maturing in the stash!
DeleteI love it when you can just pull something out of the stash and create something fabulous!! I have been thinking I'd like to sew up some of the Jaime Christina patterns, she has some really cool patterns :)
ReplyDeleteAnd they are such great patterns. I just made the maxi was well (blog soon) and so easy but such a great fit. Her instruction booklets are also wicked!
DeleteIt looks lovely - a simple design made special with an interesting fabric choice - well done.
ReplyDeleteIt is really satisfying when you can go from concept to garment in a single bound.
Thanks Michelle - this is a winning pattern, I've been thinking about how it might look with a shorter sleeve ... hmmm
DeleteA few instant gratification projects sure does make a person feel good too.