Another lucky unused pattern, the Style Arc Riva Raglan T-Shirt, was chosen for the plaid knit from the Fabriconda. Like most of the Fabriconda fabrics, this one had lots of tape and tape residue. I cut all of that tape stuff away before starting. That way I knew exactly what I had to work with (barely just enough!).
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| Style Arc Riva Raglan T-Shirt |
Looking at the pinned together pattern on the dress form, I could see that the neck was close fitting and the hem long. My only modification was to smooth out the side seams a bit for more room at the waist…
I wore it last week with my Burda Style 01-2010-136/Ottobre bird Capri’s
and some cute sandals. The shirt fits nicely and I was comfortable. Enough
said.
However, the Fabriconda has freed me up to try patterns that I’ve
been hesitant to try. Testing a new pattern is often risky and for that reason
alone, it has been well worth the $7.00 spent. After all, patterns aren’t much
good if they don’t get used.
And yet the next top did not come from the Fabriconda. This Fabric Mart ITY has been on the shelf for several months. With confidence from the
success of the Jalie Raglan Tee, #3245, I went forward with the Jalie Scoopneck
Top, #2806.
This is view B with the 3/4 sleeves from view A. The fit and comfort of this top is simply wonderful and the style is
appropriate for office garb. I’m restraining myself from gathering every piece
of knit fabric here and turning them into this top! Seriously, I so wish I had
attempted this one a long time ago!
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| Jalie Scoopneck Tops #2806 |
Oh, the quilt has been calling my name…
Love your tops!
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