4.20.2011

some knit tops

Yes, it's been a while since I last posted, but I promise I've been working on things!  Here's some knit tops that I've just made.



First is a top made from a men's  turtleneck shirt.  I did the anchor in reverse applique from another shirt, a men's tee shirt.  This is one of my favorite refashions ever!  I love the anchor.


This was made from the rest of the tee shirt, plus some fabric from a shirt I bought that I sewed too small the first time I tried to refashion it.  The neck was the original, cut off and sewed here.


This is from a knit floral pillowcase. I did the neckline a little different this time, twisting it before I sewed it on.



This is from a size 22 women's shirt from a yard sale.  It was almost one of my best sewn knit things ever; I can't tell the difference between the binding on the armholes (which I sewed on) and the binding on the neck (which in from the original). Sadly, I cut a hole while trimming the extra seam allowance by the armhole, and had to patch it up.  Not so great...

This one I just took in the sides.  Big deal.  Liked the navy and white, though!

So, yes, I've been working on things!  I got a few things that have been sitting around taken care of, finally!
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9 comments:

  1. LÔApril 21, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Love the black and floral t shirt! Very inspiring, thanks!

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  2. TexanApril 21, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Nice tops, you have been busy.

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  3. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I love all of these! being someone who nearly lives in knit tops I'm always looking for new ideas, I really like the anchor

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  4. Dogstar BazaarApril 21, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Just pulled out my sewing machine I got from Christmas to use this weekend, Great tops very inspiring. Now just got to get the nerve to actually cut something - I'm worried I'll botch it but I guess I won't know until I try!

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  5. seeksApril 21, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Love the anchor! Perfect for a stripey shirt. I've been meaning to try reverse applique for a while; now I have more motivation to do so.

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  6. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    They all look amazing. I do love the anchor the most though!

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  7. Be GrimApril 21, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I love reverse applique and your anchor turned out so nice. I like how the stitches look. Also inspired by the two tees with the different top parts. I'll try that!

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  8. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I love them all. I love your since of style for refashioning. It is very inspiring. And seeming simple. Knowing me, I'd mess it up somehow. I really got refresh my sewing skills.

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  9. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    So cute ideas for women, to sew for summer. i like it very much. thanks....

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