note: I woke up the other day to over 100 spam posts. I ended up accidentally deleting all of the comments on my March wrap-up post. Oops! For now, I have altered commenting to require moderation.
So far this year I've sewn from both the January and February issues of Burda magazine and looking ahead to March, April and May, there are things I want to sew from each issue - yay!
January had a couple things that I liked and I was immediately sold on this woven hooded top.
I knew RIGHT AWAY that I'd be making it from a lace! In the end, I went with black because that would make it more versatile. And I had several yards of this lace leftover from a Hancock clearance sale. It is a metallic animal print lace with a light bit of stretch and I just love it!
I traced the hoodie in a size 40 and did a slash and spread to add a couple inches to the hip (it finishes right at the high hip).
I also did my normal 1" bicep adjustment. I wish I'd double checked the hood! I have a big head and the hood is too small.
I know kitty...it's too small! :-p
I'd used this lace for a dress years ago and knew it would be fine to sew and serge (french seams just don't excite me the way they seem to for many! I'll use them when I must...) but knew that I'd have to use something stable/solid for the cuffs.
I didn't want a double layered hood and decided to bias-bind the hood front opening using some scraps of rayon challis.
I finished it and got ready to attach the hood and had put it on backward! I cut a NEW hood and NEW bias binding and redid it. Grrr!
For the continuous lap and cuffs, I used the leftover silk-cotton blend fabric from my B6183 top.
why yes, my continuous lap is backwards as it ALWAYS is. I mess that up so often!
When I got to this point, I did my buttonholes and sewed on my buttons. On the inside. Ask me how?! I have no clue! LOL!!!! So I had to remove them and redo them. EESH.
I spent a lot of time figuring out how I wanted to sew the hem. I wanted to face it but didn't feel like it. I didn't feel like making more bias binding. In the end, I did a double turned hem. Luckily, the hip area is wide enough that there is no strain and the fabric seemed to press well enough. Ah.
I love it! It's casual-cool goodness!
18 comments:
That is really cute. I never would have thought of using lace for a hoodie- but now I want one! I never get continuous laps right either- you are so not alone!
This is great and so you! Glad you're enjoying your Burda subscription.
Yes its very cool, you are really rockin' it
How do I not know what continuous laps are?? I thought I knew everything! I love your hoodie.
This is so cool! Lace hoodie? Well, yes I think I will!
Did you ever get the April Burda?
Love your top! The lace makes it such a cool piece. BTW--I'm loving your hair these days.
I love the way the lace hoodie turned out! You look so cool!
I also agree about French seams, lol! I know how to do them too, and prefer to use my serger. One day I will invest the time and see what all the hoopla is about!
Thank you Ann! It would be fun to do one in a springy color!
Thank you!
Thank you Ruthie!!
Hahahaha! I have seen them called something else before but can't remember.
Ha! :-D Thanks!!
Not yet :/ It's almost time for the May issue so we'll see.
Thank you!! I'm loving it!
Thank you!!
yeah, lots of hoopla and it's...eh...LOL!
The way your cat is looking at you it's so funny. A lace hoodie is a great idea and looks great on you. P.S. Are you enjoying the Easter snow?
Very chic! You rock this one!
You totally rock this look!
This looks amazing!
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