My Current Top 10 Knit Top Patterns
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- As I’m going through my pattern stash and deciding on what my wardrobe needs, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of some of my favorite patterns! I’m also giving you some links on some of my favorite types of fabrics to use for these patterns. Enjoy!
What I’m wearing:
Liesl and Co Maritime Knit Top (size 10): Digital Maritime Knit Top Sewing Pattern | Shop | Oliver + S (oliverands.com)
Lipstick:
MAC Lustre Lipstick in See Sheer: Lustre Lipstick - Sheer Lipstick | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site | MAC Cosmetics - Official Site
Patterns:
1. Cashmerette Concord T-Shirt (size 10 G/H Cup): Concord T-Shirt pattern | Order T-Shirt Sewing Pattern Online | Cashmerette Patterns
2. Itch to Stitch Glenelly Top (affiliate) (8 with Full Bust): itch-to-stitch...
3. Liesl and Co Maritime Knit Top (size 10): Digital Maritime Knit Top Sewing Pattern | Shop | Oliver + S (oliverands.com)
4. Love Notions Breckenridge Henley (affiliate) (M with Full Bust): www.lovenotion...
5. Love Notions Forte Top (affiliate) (M with Full Bust): www.lovenotion...
6. Love Notions La Bella Donna top (affiliate) (M with Full Bust): www.lovenotion...
7. Sew Over It Edie Top from Work to Weekend Ebook: My Capsule Wardrobe: Work to Weekend eBook | Sew Over It |
8. Tessuti Monroe Turtleneck: Monroe Turtleneck Pattern - Tessuti Fabrics - Online Fabric Store (tessuti-shop.com)
9. Itch to Stitch Hepburn Turtleneck (affiliate) (size 8): itch-to-stitch...
10. Itch to Stitch Lamma Sweatshirt and Hoodie (affiliate) (size 8 with Full Bust): itch-to-stitch...
Fabric Suggestions:
1. Minerva Cotton Jersey (affiliate): tidd.ly/3vaHKGU
2. Minerva Viscose Jersey (affiliate): tidd.ly/3g9diIK
3. Minerva Striped Cotton Jersey (affiliate): tidd.ly/3gxljI0
4. StyleMaker Cotton Jersey: Mid Weight Cotton Jersey Knit Solid White - Style Maker Fabrics
5. StyleMaker Cotton/Modal Jersey: Cotton Modal Jersey Knit Solid White - Style Maker Fabrics
6. EmmaOneSock 11oz. Rayon Jersey: rayon/lycra jersey, lightweight from EmmaOneSock.com
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For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 32”, hip 38.5”
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It’s so refreshing to hear someone say, “I’m not ‘supposed’ to wear this, but I like how it looks, so I do!” I also feel that way about turtlenecks. Your explanation of which knit you use for which pattern type is also so helpful! Thank you for all the great teaching
I like knowing the rules of what my body type is "supposed" to wear so I can break them and understand why I do or don't like a particular piece. I do enjoy a good turtleneck!
Thanks for a great video! Someone give this talented woman her own TV show!
Aww! Thank you!!!
I seem to always go back to these videos of yours for inspo! Would love to see a vid in 2023 of patterns (or companies) you’re wanting to try or that people have recommended etc.
That’s a fabulous idea for a video!
It’s always a delight to sit down and have a ‘chat’ with you. Today my ASG garment group met and we were sharing our favorite TH-cam channels. There were around 11 of us there with two people who don’t do TH-cam at all so out of 8 folks, three of us had you on our list! None of us share your body type but we love your enthusiasm and your professional skills. Yay for you!
I love to hear that!!!
Thanks for the great info. It’s great to have guidelines. Hope you feel better soon!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so so much. That is a lot of work and is such great information for us to have.
Feel better soon.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing these Whitney. Always great to see patterns that others enjoy. Opens the door to more sewing 🪡 😉
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
...the sound effects at minute 26 is priceless. LoL Whitney: You were a joy this day. Great advice in this video. Thank you, Whitney. ~ L
😂 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Whitney! Very helpful video. With Spring/ summer around the corner I was thinking my wardrobe really needs some plain coloured tee shirts. Hugs to you. My last one graduated from high school last December. I was never one to be happy to send the kids off to school to be rid of them. It’s the toughest thing watching them grow and be gone. I’ve spent the last 37 years raising my kids, it’s time to find me again. For what it’s worth, I can gain or lose 10 lbs of water weight in 2 or 3 days. I did the keto diet last year and lost heaps, no sugar, very low carbs. You lose a lot of water weight the first week . Not sure if that’s helpful but it sure changed my life. 😌
I am the same way with water weight! I need for the weather to cool down again!
Love these type of videos! They're a great summary and a great place to get pattern ideas. I come back to them when I need ideas for patterns.
Oh good!
Great and timely video, Whitney! I was just thinking that I need more knit tops!
Oh good!
Great info! Love the fabric suggestions!! Thanks for posting!! Hope you feel better soon!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
TY for a wonderful segment & I feel you. My "baby" is leaving Friday for his 4th year of college. That's it. Last one will be off and running into adulthood. Good luck & God bless your twins as they begin this new segment.
It goes so fast!
hope all goes well thur-u are always in my prayers.Love love love your channel.
Thank you so much, Libby!
I love these types of videos. I have just perfected a crew neck tee - you’d think it would be easy, but actually its pretty challenging! I ended up with closet core nettie, with the tiniest adjustment to the neckline. So I can use the fabric store merino and some other wool knits to make some really lovely versions. I’ll take them slow! All the very very best with your letting go of the young ones, it must be harder with twins as its both at the same time!! It really has been so different with you know what and a lot to adjust to!!??!!
That sounds lovely! I have a couple cuts of the Merino in my stash that I also want to be really lux t-shirts!
Very helpful comments on knit fabrics. Thanks! 😍
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Exciting and best, best wishes on your health plans!
Thank you so much!
Thank for great info! I use a wonderful square neckline knit top with fabulous fitting lines for full bust is the MISTY TOP by Andrea Davis. Sleeves and length can be hacked into great looks. You would love the fit!
Ooh! I hadn’t heard of that one before! Thank you!!!
Great video, I also love the facing finish on knit tops.
It looks so professional!
What fun! I will look into the ones new to me. I love Sinclair Nyoka dress and Hey June Lane raglan & Charleston dress. 😊
I have tried a couple of Sinclair patterns and just love them!
My favorite look of the ones you have sewn is the Twisted t-shirt!
Thank you!
This is great! Right now I'm loving the Esme top by Jennifer Lauren, Cachet by Sinclair, Iris by Forget-Me-Not, and I need to sew a Hello Gorgeous by Pattern Emporium. I also need to try a few from this video, thank you 🙂
There are so many good ones out there!
I have a very large bust, and I know that turtlenecks aren’t supposed to be the most flattering style for me, but I love them, too. So, I just wear them anyway.
Me too! I think knowing what works and then choosing to follow it or not is the real goal.
Thank you for the good information on patterns and where to buy quality knits. Love it!!!! Just learning to sew with knits. You mentioned the effects of COVID 19 on peoples health, so true. I am a dietitian and I work part time for the VA in an outpatient clinic. I have seen not just the weight gain, also increase In cholesterol, other health related labs and the mental health problems from isolation. Looking to happier time for out country. I hope and prayers for your health to improve soon ❤️
Happier times not for just our country but other countries suffering from COVID also ❤️
I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!
Prayers to you and your baby ducklings, I understand. Love from Heather x 🧵 x NZ X
Thank you so much! Thankfully, the first couple of days went great. They headed out this morning much more confident!
That is an awesome sweatshirt pattern.
It’s such a good one!
Great video as always, was just putting the finishing touches to my very first Breckenridge Henley as I watched and can't wait to wear it
Ooh! I love that pattern!
I loved this roundup! Ooo now I'm really curious about what big projects you're planning for TomKat Stitchery in the background... Hopefully something with Makers Hideaway or along those lines! Will patiently wait and see 😊
Oh good!
My issues with weight changes is menopausal and I have been adding elastic to my pants/skirts to help with the changing waistline.
I have a feeling elastic is going to be my top sewing notion!
I love this video! Great info! I learned so much about fabric. Your discussion on which fabric shops really caught my attention as I can’t find any good ones around here, and I really miss touching fabric and feeling the thickness and stretch in person.
I always appreciate your lipstick, and decided to go look up some of MAC colors on their website. Well, it turned into a very entertaining trip with their online try on experience! I tried on eye shadows and lipstick and oh my goodness was it an experience! ❤️ So much fun! My 33 yo son and 3 yo son also got to try some on, lol.
😂 I fell down a rabbit hole with the color try on as well. My sister and I had a ton of fun using it on my 5 year old niece 😂.
I just love your channel Whitney! I wish we lived closer so you could be my sewing mentor ❤️ At least I have your channel!! Unless you want to move to west Texas, I'm just sayin' 🤣😂🤣
No Shauna- she must move to Michigan!! LOL!! :+)
No she needs to move to California
I'd like to take a road trip to her house!
Hahaha!! We'll all fight over her 🤣
@@kellymartin1176 No way! ROTFL!!
Thank you. Love your recommendations as always.
I’m so glad!
I really like the Megan Nielsen Rowan top and bodysuit and Grainline Studios Lark Tee. Both come with a variety of options and fit me well (broad-ish square shoulders and small bust).
Those are both really great patterns!
Great video, Whitney. I have most of the patterns you listed but I’m always interested in your thoughts them. Also, I greatly appreciate your info on different fabric substrates and places to buy quality knits.
I’m excited about your business plans even tho I have no idea what they are. I just know they will awesome. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers as you move forward. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you so very much!
Loved the video! Buying great fabric is a problem... I go and ask for viscose jersey and get a blank look :) lol .. enjoy high school .. it's an adventure as a parent too!
I can only imagine 😬.
Thank you, this was so informative. I started sewing clothing a few months ago and I really don't know where to buy fabrics and what fabrics are best for t shirts and tops. Additionally the pattern reviews were so helpful. I've made 2 t-shirts that have been fails because I chose the wrong fabric. I will take your advise and try again.
Oh good! Trial and error is the best teacher!
Please do a sew along for that llama sweatshirt with the thumb cuffs and hood. I would love to see that!
I can definitely ask Kennis if she would mind if I did that!
Wonderful information. Thanks
My pleasure!
Love this!! Maybe you could even do a 10 patterns you want to make up but haven’t yet. Just a thought. Love your pattern and fabric videos!!! Thanks
That’s a great idea!
I would love for you to do a video like this one but use free or Big 4 patterns. I do like LN patterns though.
I can definitely add more of the Big 4 or free patterns into these videos!
Very informative and useful video.
I’m so glad!
Joanns has some great cotton knits but they are hidden in the kid’s POP section. They have solids and prints. Many of the prints are great for adults as well. Learned about this from Lindsey at Insidethehem
You’re right! I learned the same trick from Lindsey as well!
Love them all!
I’m so glad!
Love these videos very good ideas to categorise them by items, very good overview, do you have cardigan overview one ? :)
I"m glad you're enjoying them! I don't yet have a cardigan one or a trouser one, but I have plans for both!
Thanks for the great video 👍❤️
My pleasure!
Have made the Forte but it does show stomach if made in viscose jersey- too drapey. I love love the bella donna with cowl. The cowl is just right for me.
The cowl is really pretty!
Your lipstick color is beautiful on you.
Thank you! I bought it online so was unsure how I'd really like it on me, but it turned out well!
Loved the tops. I have a tendency to swell in the summer time and once the weather turns cooler I lose the swelling. Sometimes a little elastic in the waist line helps. I’m hoping to get back into a little sewing next week. My leg is still little tight and sore and using a cane can be tiresome.
I agree. I think some of it is seasonal allergies that go away when it’s cold. Such a mystery!
Great vid, and I didn't have twins, but I have had "empty nest syndrome" several times over in my adult life. It's never easy-and it is hard to send them off to high school-and then college. Prayers your way for your health, well being, and the big adjustments in your life!! :+)
Loved everything-especially the "Itch to Stitch"-one of my favorites, for certain-that being said, I do want to try the "Henley", and the other one from "Love Notions" with the sleeve variations, as well as the T from Cashmerette-not sure if I spelled that correctly...
Gidget looked perfect-like you!! :+)
Have a great one!!
It is hard. I have to keep reminding myself that my husband and I are raising great kids and that this is what’s supposed to happen. I just need my emotions and tears to get the memo!
@@TomKatStitchery Yes it is always difficult and rewarding at the same time`!! I cried every year when my kids had their first back to school day!! I missed them, even though I knew that they needed to go. ;=0
This is an awesome video. Can you do one like this for denim and cotton twill?
I’ll do one on pants and definitely will talk about twills and denim in that one!
oh she loves you so much. She is beautiful.
She's a great pup!
Do you ever use patterns from Helen's Closet? They seem so versatile. Your segments are so good and very helpful!!!Thanks!
I do! I have a couple of her patterns and really love them!
Health Message: In a frying pan, warm either Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, or Butter. Add 1/8 Black Pepper and 1/8 Turmeric. Heat that blend for 20 seconds. Then add an egg for an omelet. This will most defiantly help to reduce fluid retention. ~ L
That sounds really good I may give that a try! Where did you get that tip?
@@Allycat3270 Hi! I saw this on TH-cam just last week. For many years, I’ve included Turmeric in my diet but I learned recently that the hot oil with Black Pepper, and Turmeric is the key combination. At the moment, I am sorry that I don’t recall which video I watched. However, for three days, I combined these in the hot oil. Wow! I can see the difference. ~ L
What a great tip! Thank you! I love eggs!
As usual, great info and video. I have the same body shape as you, so I’ll definitely be trying some of the patterns - I actually already have some of them👍🏻. You mentioned Interlock jersey in one of your videos some time ago and I really liked the look of the top you made from it. Where would it fit in your list of favs and which pattern(s) would it be good for? Thanks Whitney ❤️
I find cotton interlock to be very similar to ponte knit so it’s great for tops where you want more of a sweater or sweatshirt. I have made the Itch to Stitch Gothenburg top in an interlock as well as a cropped Concord T-shirt. They feel more like sweaters to me. It’s a very easy fabric to sew!
Hi Whitney, I’m about to sew the Liesl + Co Maritime top but think I may need an fba, did you do one on yours? Love your vids ❤
I do not have an FBA on mine. I could probably use one, but the knit does a lot of the work to make it fit.
I understand how you feel! I’m sending mine to middle school next week. In fact I’m making her leos now! When did she get so big!!
Doesn’t it go crazy fast?
@@TomKatStitchery it does! She has orientation this week and I’m all... nooooo!
On the Lisel & Co Maritime top, do you think it would be easy to raise the neckline? I find that patterns that have a scoop neckline tend to drape too low on me. Thanks for the fabric recommendations.
I think you could easily raise it a bit!
Love this, but then what videos of yours don't I love? A couple weeks ago on a well deserved day at the lake I hit up a tent sale at our favourite Mexican Mennonite store (stopped for breakfast burritos and was thrilled to see the tent up!). Knowing most of their fabrics are Polycottons and Poly-knits I usually only buy fabric for wearable muslins. Due to the Covid 19+ I'm needing more tank and t-shirt dresses to get me through to winter so I lucked out on some Poly-knits! 3 separate prints, 3 metres each, 3 dresses for less than $15 CAN ! Not sure how they wear, but what do you think about poly knit for t-shirts or dresses? Supplements for inflammation, do you mind messaging or emailing what your doctor put you on? Just curious if they are similar or the same to what mine put me on. Instead of thinking you are losing your twins, think of it as gaining your 'you' back!
I think poly knits can work for t-shirts. They can get a bit warm, but that might be an issue!
I will definitely share what my doctor has me on! I’ll try and remember to email you, but if I forget, send me a reminder email!
Fabulous list of patterns and fabric. I’m not a fan of rayon jersey but haven’t used any of your suggested suppliers. Just made a top with cotton/modal and I really like it. Did you ever finalize any discounts with Color Guru for your subscribers?
I wasn’t a fan of the rayon jerseys either, but these are good ones that I really like.
I do have a coupon code: TOMKATCOLOR will get you 10% off!
@@TomKatStitchery Thank you!!!
I recently made the Forte Top, View B. I'm 5'7". I lengthened the bodice by 3/4", and the bottom by 2". It's still about 4" shorter than I like. It says to leave the hems as they are, not to hem. Don't know if I like that.
I had to shorten my bodice by 1”, but I would always hem it, I think!
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Appreciate all your videos so much. Looked at Back-to-School plans video and didn't see link to Style Maker fabrcs sweatshirt material and ribbing. Could you provide that info here? Thanks so much.
Sure!
Sweatshirting: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/soft-bamboo-cotton-sweatshirt-fleece-solid-blush
Ribbing: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/bamboo-cotton-ribbing-solid-blush
@@TomKatStitchery Thanks so much for your reply.
Love this-I have dragged out a whole slew of t-shit patterns and have been planning to work my way through them...Unfortunately, I may have to get a few more patterns now...(I am waiting for Cashmerette's book for her raglan pattern)
Request: at about 4 minutes you say something about knowing what doesn't work...i would love a series on all kinds of things that don't work (you do a great job explaining why things don't work pattern by pattern but putting together the what and why into one video would be great)
That’s a great idea for a video!
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Knit fabrics!!! where do you start? I have never tried and to be honest it gives me nightmares.... Help please....
😂 it’s ok! I would start with a good ponte (rayon/nylon/spandex blends are my favorite) or a cotton interlock (make sure it also has some spandex). They are the easiest to work with. The next easiest is cotton/spandex jersey. Make sure you use a stretch or zig zag stitch for your seams and use a ball point or stretch needle. Other than that, it’s just practice!
If you set up Patreon, I would love to be part of that.
That’s so kind! Thank you!
I have no neck so turtlenecks make me look like a turtle.😑 so If I could find one with a very loose turtleneck collar.
A cowl neck might work nicely!
You make me laugh when you described the heavy fabric. Blaaaaaa.
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There IS lots of bad rayon out there, woven or knit!
I completely agree!
I don't watch your videos to see your dog. Please don't do that.
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