Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Knock off top - second muslin

I finished my second muslin for my knock off top. My first muslin you can see in this post.

Knockoff 001 Knockoff 004
Knockoff 003  

This time I used a cotton knit, which had less drape than the first fabric for the muslin, which you can see clearly. And I sewed one seam on the front to the outside. Well, it's only a muslin.

I took out a bit too much width in the top of the back and could take out a bit more in the lower back. The most important change is the space I took out in the lower part of the front, this is an improvement to fit. With a fabric that has more drape, a centimeter or two added at bust level and a bit added to the back I think I can make it from a good fabric. Now to find a good knit with a lot of drape!

Speaking of fabrics. Today I received my fabric from Textile Studio Patterns, which is the prize I won for the jacket in the  Knock off contest on Pattern Review in March. Its a beautiful fabric. Marsha (of Textile Studio Patterns) doesn't say too much with this description: "Bundles of tan, latte & gray threads are randomly woven through a soft white boucle ground. Simply stunning!"

My daughter said: "That's a cool fabric mum, and those colors are beautiful". Those of you with teenage daughters know that is a huge compliment.

(And let me add that it's nothing to do with Marsha that I received this fabric end of May! It took me a long time to decide which fabric I wanted, and then asked her to delay sending it till after my holidays).

Knockoff 006

5 comments:

  1. That is lovely fabric! Can't wait to see what you do with that one.

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  2. Me again, I just went back and looked at your muslin and the original design. The original is very tight from just above the bust down - I think that is what the difference is. It is only really above the bust that has the drapes. Maybe taking it in more?

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  3. Love the fabric you chose from Textile Studio.
    I think your muslin is coming along, and I think Vicki's got a good point about where the fullness is. Except that maybe your goal isn't "very tight" below the bust - I know mine wouldn't be. ;)

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  4. Sigrid .- tissue is precious, you have a project for ?...... and muslin and looks very good. greetings. Paco

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  5. What a beautiful fabric! (Finally I'm catching up, lol!)

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