Friday, December 9, 2011
Simplicity 2520
I'm still in a bit of a knit top mode. I mentioned in my last post that I had this thin jersey that I had originally pegged for the Kwik Sew top. Idecided it was too thin for that, but I think it's perfect for this.
This pattern is Simplicity 2520. When I originally purchased this pattern, it was for this knit top. It has interesting lines, and I'm a sucker for an interesting knit top pattern. Somehow, I just never found the perfect fabric for it until now, although I did make the gored skirt from the pattern. But the top - I love the design. It is a mock turtleneck which forms a yoke into which the upper bodice is pleated.
Here are the pleats. You can see the fabric a little better in this shot as well. It is a very thin poly/cotton jersey with a soft gold finish. I think it's perfect for the holidays! Anyway, you can also see that this is quite a snug neckline. The pattern calls for a zipper at center back through the yoke section only. In a firmer, sturdier knit, I think this would be necessary to get the top over your head, but this fabric has about 110% stretch and is very light. A zipper would have weighed down the back and caused ripples, so it is fortunate that I can (just!) get it over my head without it.
As is typical for the Big 4, this pattern has plenty of ease! I cut a straight size 10, although my upper bust puts me in a 12, and my full bust is a 14. Based on the finished pattern measurements printed on the tissue, I went ahead an skipped the FBA, thinking I would prefer the top to have a bit of negative ease. It doesn't, although I do fill out the pleats.
I also really like the sleeve on this top. It is a raglan style, gathered into elastic at the hem, which hits me just past elbow length. The elastic gives my fine jersey a bit of weight, which helps the sleeve hang well. Over all, I am quite pleased with this top, and I'm glad that I chose to use it for this fabric. I definitely think this pattern benefits from a very stretchy, lightweight knit.
I have this pattern too! I bought a Simplicity-magazine (available in the Netherlands for some time now) and seeing your top I immediately recognized that pattern.
ReplyDeleteYour top turned out great!
Thanks for the review. Good to know about the size-thing and wether to put in a zipper or not.
I'm very tempted to make it myself, especially now I've seen it made up so beautiful.
I LOVE this neckline!!!
ReplyDeleteI, however, look hideous in a turtleneck - mock or otherwise. When we visit in a couple of weeks (yikes! 2 weeks!!!), maybe we can take a look, and brainstorm a way to reduce it to a scoop-necked-cum-yoke. I should love to have it in a thin silk jersey. Where did you find your fabric for this?
I'll bring the pattern with me.
Yikes! 2 more weeks!!!
I really like that neckline! Not something I would normally look twice at on a line-drawing pattern front, but I LOVE your version! I might even make one in a sparkly red for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteVery attractive top! Love it in winter white.
ReplyDeleteGinnie:
ReplyDeleteSparkly Red?? Yep. That would work! I can see it with dark green wool trousers for the office party, or with a long, black velvet skirt for a date.
Get to sewing!
I have never noticed this pattern before, but I am also a sucker for an interesting knit top. This one looks really great on you! I would never want to make it in something requiring a zipper, but you found the perfect fabric. And the fit is really great too! Beautiful holiday top.
ReplyDeleteI was excited to see this top in your post as I have this pattern and bought it for many of the same reasons as you did. It looks great! I definitly need to make it too.
ReplyDeleteThat top came out really well! I love the pleats at the yoke, and the sparkles in the fabric are wonderful. I see this with a black or red skirt for Christmas parties!
ReplyDeleteI really like how the neck and shoulders area sits, very flattering
ReplyDeleteOh I love that fabric. I love anything with a sparkle to it. Beautiful top!
ReplyDeleteYou look SO attractive in this top! Definite winner!
ReplyDeleteI like the style lines of this top. I have not paid attention to this pattern previously. I am glad you reviewed it. Will have to add this to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteIt's really pretty, can't beat a great knit top.
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty. You look like you're ready to entertain-hosting a holiday party in your home! Or do you just always dress beautifully when taking care of 3 kids, a home and a husband?
ReplyDeleteSo cute. My favorite rtw sweater has a very similar neckline except it is gathered instead of pleated, and the turtleneck is split on one side into a tie. As much as I'm not a fan of pleats/gathering over a full bust, I'm surprised at how nice that sweater is on me. I think the turtleneck brings some balance and draws the eye upward. All that to say that yours is also a rather flattering fit on you as well.
ReplyDeleteThis has such pretty and interesting details - both the yoke and the sleeves. Good call on eliminating the zipper.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain in not having the right fabric (or right pattern) to match what you have, but it's kind of ridiculous considering I have a healthy supply of both.