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Sewing: Sweater Knit Surplus Top
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Sweater Knit Surplus Top

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sewing With Knits: 5 Wardrobe Essentials »

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Casual, Classic


Materials

Stretchy Sweater Knit

What was your inspiration?

I love the surplus dress pattern, but it isn't too practical for our Colorado winters so I cut it shorter to make a tunic and added long sleeves with a slight bell at the cuff.

What are you most proud of?

That it turned out better than I had expected!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

I used a lighter weight sweater knit. It is so soft and drapey.

 

21 comments

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Davesmom on craftsy.com
Apr 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I really like your top. I did not the dress pattern as I thought it look like maternity clothing. But your top is great. The black contrast is great also!!
PeggyE. on craftsy.com
Apr 12, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. The black is just a solid colored camisole underneath. This is one of my favorite tops to wear.
Bail77 on craftsy.com
Mar 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I like it a lot, you always do great work.
PeggyE. on craftsy.com
Mar 18, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much for the nice compliment
Bonheur on craftsy.com
Feb 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Super . I love it
nancyzl on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very classy looking !
sew4grands on craftsy.com
Jan 07, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love your take on this pattern. I live in Canada, so a dress for winter is not a good thing. I'll give this go.
cariann78 on craftsy.com
Jan 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
wow, these are great Peggy!
Belinda A on craftsy.com
Jan 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice!!
marilynq on craftsy.com
Jan 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
You have completed some really nice projects! You've inspired me to take the class!
PeggyE. on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
You will have so much fun taking this class, I have!!!
Seri on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
lovely!
Jill Mandy on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow...love the colours...:)
Teresa Maria on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Peggy you have been very busy, another nice top. Good idea to make it a tunic!!
PeggyE. on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Peggy you are a sewing "machine" Laughs. This is my fav top!
PeggyE. on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Definately not a sewing machine...just have two weeks off for Christmas break! Sadly, back to work next week! But I think this is my favorite top too!!
TanjaH on craftsy.com
Jan 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful! It also gave me an idea. I didn't think of changing the dress to a tunic. Great job.
PeggyE. on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
The top is so fun and flirty as a top. I highly recommend you making yourself one also.
SoleandSveva on craftsy.com
Jan 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow, love it! Great job
PeggyE. on craftsy.com
Jan 04, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks...