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Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Simplicity 1072 Ponte Knit Top

I need to get out of my comfort zone when sewing.  I picked up the Simplicity 1072 pattern earlier this year with rave reviews for the top. 

I used a piece of ponte knit scrap leftover from a dress for the front and back and used 1yard of black ponte knit for the sleeves and neckband.  I didn't use the waist band for this muslin.

I was very pleasantly surprised that the sleeves didn't need to be enlarged for my size.  I did add have to add 1-1/2" to the bust for my full bust adjustment and 2-1/2" to the waist and 4-1/2" for the hips from the size 20 I cut out. I added 2" at the length.   Nothing unusual here.  The directions were very well written.  The neck band fit perfect into the neck.  Great job there.  I feel the neck is a little low for me but that's an easy fix.  The pattern was easy to sew up and I think I may be ready to make another. 

This will be a wearable muslin for me. 


Simplicity 1072


Simplicity 1072 Ponte Knit Top


Simplicity 1072 Ponte Knit Top-Back View


Simplicity 1072 Ponte Knit Top
If it ever gets cold here in Florida I will be able to wear this top.  We're expecting the upper 80's here until after the New Year!  Why did we cover the swimming pool this year?

I'm off to sew something wonderful!

Until next time..................

Bonnie

6 comments:

  1. I love the fabric combination. It's nice to use up those small leftovers, isn't it?

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    1. Thank you! I was happy I kept this ponte fabric from a previous dress. It was only a yard but I'm glad I stashed it back! Thanks for stopping by to see me on my blog!

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    1. Thank you. I just ordered a yard of sequin fabric to make another!

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  3. Those fabrics work well together, you will be ready if cold weather shows up!

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    1. Thank you for your kind comment. I'm ready for cooler weather, we are expecting two days this weekend to be only in the 60's! Come on Florida winter!!!!!

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