Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Style Arc Ginger Knit Top #3

Style Arc Ginger Knit Top

I've used this outrageously multicoloured knit from Knitwit to create another Style Arc Ginger Knit Top. The fabric is still available and is currently on sale for $12 per metre. This is my third time sewing this pattern, and I doubt it will be my last. Here are the links to my first version and second version. It's just perfect for work, loose fitting, comfortable yet stylish and works well with pants or a skirt.
Style Arc Ginger Knit Top

 I sewed this up on Sunday afternoon and wore it to work on Monday, so it's almost one of those instant gratification patterns. The most difficult part of the construction is sewing the pleats. I always find pleats in a knit a bit of a challenge.

This knit was only a two way stretch, not a four way stretch like my previous versions and it did alter the fit slightly. This one feels a little shorter as it has no vertical stretch. The print has quite a lot of orange in it and that's not a colour that suits me very well. I spent quite a bit of time positioning the pattern pieces on the fabric to include as much of the green and fuschia pink to offset the orange.

I love that this fabric requires zero ironing. It is so easy to care for and wear which is a huge plus when I am rushing to get out the door in the morning, heading to work.

All the hems were sewn with my coverstitch. I am wearing it here with a Style Arc Sara Skirt (which I have pegged in quite a bit at the hemline) in a black stretch bengaline. I made this skirt ages ago and is a great work wardrobe staple.

Repeat patterns are awesome and as I have made my three tops from completely different prints, I doubt if anyone, except another sewist, would realise that I had used the same pattern for them all.

 Happy Sewing

 Jean
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17 comments:

  1. Paola15 March 2017 at 20:56

    Another great Ginger, Jean. I'm a big fan of repeating patterns too - if you like a pattern and have achieved a decent fit, why not? Fabrics make the world of difference.

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    1. Sew, Jean Margaret16 March 2017 at 19:11

      Thanks Paola. With the high cost of patterns these days, we need to get more than one use out of them, and the whole look can change by using different fabrics or prints.

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  2. Robyn15 March 2017 at 21:40

    I love the Ginger top - it's such a great pattern and your fabric is fabulous!

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    1. Sew, Jean Margaret16 March 2017 at 19:13

      The Ginger Top is one of my favourite patterns. I think I recall seeing a lovely navy Ginger Top on your IG recently. Thanks for your comment Robyn.

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  3. Lisa16 March 2017 at 03:54

    Fantastic top! :)

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  4. Vicki16 March 2017 at 07:25

    You still see that style of top around in the shops. Very nice!

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    1. Sew, Jean Margaret16 March 2017 at 19:15

      Thanks Vicki. I think this style will be around for a while.

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  5. My Love Affair With Sewing16 March 2017 at 14:58

    Cute cute top!!! I love the print.

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    1. Sew, Jean Margaret16 March 2017 at 19:17

      Thanks so much Lucy. I couldn't resist the gorgeous colourful print even if it had a little too much orange for my complexion.

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  6. Anonymous17 March 2017 at 11:57

    Such a great top, and I love the reshaping of the skirt. You have obviously mastered your coverstitch machine!

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    1. Sew, Jean Margaret17 March 2017 at 21:52

      Thanks Sue. I find pegging straight skirts gives the illusion of more curves as I don't have much of a waist. I'm still learning to use my coverstitch machine, but gaining confidence slowly.

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  7. Ebi Poweigha21 March 2017 at 16:04

    Love the fabric! It's like Jungle January take 2.

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    1. Sew, Jean Margaret21 March 2017 at 22:14

      Thanks Ebi. It's a shame I didn't sew it in January as it would have been ideal for Jungle January.

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  8. Sharon3 April 2017 at 18:06

    A great top and you can have a lot of fun with different skirts.

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    1. Sew, Jean Margaret4 April 2017 at 20:33

      Thanks Sharon. It would work well with several different coloured skirts.

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  9. Anonymous23 August 2023 at 08:57

    OMG I want to fuck her in the ass

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