If I would has picked a more stable knit (like jersey, ponte roma or sweatshirting), this top would have been a fun upsized, layering garment.Īfter seeing the drape in the top as it was coming together, I decided to take in the seamline.
Typically I grade across three sizes for EAM patterns but I thought I’d pick a larger size (for me) at the bust and just grade across two sizes.Īs I tried on the top in the basting stage I found that the beautiful drape in the rayon proved to not be as ideal to upsize. When I initially picked sizing and cut out the pattern, I thought this pattern would be fun to upsize (and wear layered on top of garments as a sweatshirt). The version that I sewed has solid sleeves but a colorblocked sleeve is also included in the pattern for even more stash busting fun!
I have tended to save various sizes of knit fabrics (leftover from other projects). This pattern offers a fun take on stash busting. There is currently a unisex kids version of this pattern as well that I’m planning to enjoy some more stash busting with soon (aff link). I am excited to share with you today, the Women’s Undercover Hoodie by Ellie and Mac (aff link).