10 Nov Vogue 8669
Thirty – eight degrees outside and a sleeveless cotton top?
As temperatures go down thermostats go up …..sometimes to s u m m e r temperatures. Fortunately, I can pare down the layers to this top made of soft organic cotton from Mood Fabrics. This wonderful fabric is just as soft as those extraordinarily l o n g Velvet cotton t-shirts found in cute boutiques at cute prices.
The environmentally friendly fabric, free from pesticides and chemical fertilizers feels great against my skin and will allow me to comfortably sit through long meetings in hot conference rooms all winter long!
VOGUE 8669
Having successfully sewn this Vogue pattern once before, I knew 1 ½ hours of sewing time was all I needed from start to finish, and the One Yard Wonder was made for $12…. who knows, if I wear this top as much as I believe I will it might become a Twelve Month Wonder.
Easy, wearable and affordable……..If only all clothes were this accommodating !
Stay warm and keep cool 🙂
Anna
Posted at 10:07h, 10 NovemberVery nice, and I love the color. Did you also make the pants and the black cardigan? If so, what patterns? Thanks, Anna
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 10:21h, 10 NovemberHi Anna and thanks for writing! I made the black pants in the first photo found HERE
The pants in the last photo are Talbots RTW which I bought in 2006. The sweater is an Eileen Fisher I’ve had for a while. I have no idea how to knit 🙂
Lauren
Posted at 10:18h, 10 NovemberI love the drape of the neckline in this pattern. Have you made it in the 3/4 sleeve for fall and winter wear? Would love to see it if you have.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 10:26h, 10 NovemberHi Lauren,
Last December I made this version of the top. The first garment made with my new serger 🙂 It’s a heavier jersey so the drape is a little different. I also cut this one larger since it was longer. Thanks for writing.
Teri
Posted at 10:25h, 10 NovemberOh boy, another cowl pattern to add to my collection! This looks fabulous on you Sara. Love the color and the combo of the belt and sweater. Cooler temps have certainly arrived. It was 17 degrees at my house this morning when I got up.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:40h, 11 NovemberI get cold just thinking about 17 degrees! Many thanks for your comment, Teri 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:41h, 11 NovemberI get cold just thinking about 17 degrees! Many thanks for your comment, Teri
Pendle Stitches
Posted at 10:48h, 10 November$12 v $86 (plus shipping) makes a very good argument for sewing, IMHO. Add to that the fact that this looks adorable on you and it’s a complete no-brainer. I can see this fabulous top getting a lot of wear.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:43h, 11 NovemberMany thanks, Pendle Stitches! I find sewing to be one of the most worthwhile hobbies ever 🙂
Pendle Stitches
Posted at 08:34h, 11 NovemberI really do have to agree with you.
Pauline Droy
Posted at 11:12h, 10 Novembernice cowl top – I have made quite a few of these this year, but am now thinking of making a long-sleeved version seeing as our weather is the polar opposite of yours right now.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:45h, 11 NovemberHi Pauline! I’ve made the long sleeve version and actually like aspects about it more than this one, such as the weight of the sleeves holds the cowl neckline in place better. Many thanks for writing!
Lori
Posted at 11:19h, 10 NovemberVery pretty top, it looks great on you.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:45h, 11 NovemberThank you, Lori!
artattack024
Posted at 11:55h, 10 NovemberCute! Great color…almost looks like sueded silk…
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:46h, 11 NovemberMany thanks, Dorcas!
Martha
Posted at 13:16h, 10 NovemberKnit, right? Adorable. I’m adding it to my wish list. Do you promise I will look just like you?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:49h, 11 NovemberHi Martha – Yes, it’s knit! I can promise anyone they can look just like me if they are willing to spend days at the hairdresser, $$$$$$ on lots of makeup and hours at the gym. Goodness – where do I find the time to sew? 🙂 🙂
Redd's Threads
Posted at 14:39h, 10 NovemberThat’s very cute! Some of these patterns are so hard to judge from the pattern envelope. I need some layering options in my wardrobe. I’ll be pulling this one out of the pattern basket 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:52h, 11 NovemberThank you, Robin! It’s a great pattern – I cut this version larger along the sides since I was making it long and did not really want a close fit through the abs and hips 🙂
CherryPix
Posted at 17:40h, 10 NovemberThe fabric sounds wonderful to wear! I love cowl necks – haven’t tried to make on one in a woven fabric though. That colour green is great on you!
Further to the Steam-a-Seam discussion, do you just steam and leave the fabric fused, for a very clean finish? Does it stay fused, after washing? I top stitched over mine …just wondering if this is necessary?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:55h, 11 NovemberHi Cherry! This is a knit fabric. I haven’t washed it yet, but Dorcas from Art Attack suggested I may to stitch over the SaS before washing. This may become of those Trial and Error projects. Many thanks for writing 🙂
Jacqui
Posted at 17:51h, 10 NovemberThat is a really nice look Sara – interesting how different fabrics change a look of a top. This one is a winner – do I need this pattern hmmmm??? On a stash diet as well as RTW!!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 07:57h, 11 NovemberThank you, Jacqui! Maybe you have a similar pattern in your stash! FYI – this top is gathered at the should seams creating the drape.
Laura
Posted at 18:36h, 10 NovemberLove the top and how you wear it……very put together! I work at Waechter’s Fine Fabrics (only on Wed. afternoon-right after tennis) and you live in Spartanburg SC…..have you ever been to “W” it’s a fabulous store….!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:00h, 11 NovemberHi Laura and thanks for writing! I love Waechter’s Fine Fabrics – a very lovely and unique Fabric Store. I was there approximately 3 weeks ago with a friend who was ready to start sewing again. This is where I was introduced to Steam a Seam !! 🙂 🙂
Laura
Posted at 10:14h, 11 NovemberSteam a seam changed my sewing life! I took a technique class @ Waechter’s from Louise Cutting, from Cutting Line Designs…..and I now use it for all hems, and anything I want to stabilize before sewing…love the stuff….and BTW love your blog! LAURA
judy
Posted at 21:57h, 10 NovemberBeautiful top and the fabric sounds perfect… Happy sewing.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:00h, 11 NovemberMany thanks, Judy!
Ann-Britt Uhrbom
Posted at 04:39h, 11 NovemberYou have made so many great tops lately and this one has an absolutely gorgeous color. You are a very good seamstress and give me a lot of inspiration.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:01h, 11 NovemberThank you so much Ann-Britt! My sewing skills are adequate but average so if I can make these clothes, I believe most anyone can 🙂
Myra
Posted at 07:24h, 11 NovemberWhat a great, easy and yet so simple top! I guess that’s the meaning of simply elegant!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 08:02h, 11 NovemberThank you, Myra!! I believe you are right 🙂
oonaballoona
Posted at 09:30h, 11 Novembermethinks i must get to mood and snag some of that. this is so perfectly gorgeous on you!
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 18:46h, 11 NovemberWell, methinks you should get some and show us what you can do 🙂 !!
Cissie Wellons
Posted at 15:02h, 11 NovemberGreat top. I, too, love sleeveless tops all year round. I have a very drapey ponte knit (not nearly as stable as most of them are) and have been searching for just the right pattern. Wonder if this would easily convert to a dress with long sleeves?
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 18:44h, 11 NovemberHi Cissie! I don’t see why it wouldn’t easily convert to a dress. Maybe you can do it and show us how easy it is 🙂 🙂
Karen
Posted at 21:24h, 11 NovemberThat fabric looks incredibly soft just from the photo! It definitely looks like a 12-month wonder to me – and I love the pattern. Great pairing and you wear it beautifully.
goodbyevalentinooodbyevalentino
Posted at 15:36h, 14 NovemberMany thanks, Karen! It’s a wonderful fabric 🙂
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 15:37h, 14 NovemberThank you, Karen! It ‘s very soft fabric with great body 🙂
Amy
Posted at 23:00h, 11 NovemberYou always look so lovely. Glad to see you’re not limiting yourself to labor intensive winter sewing. Layers really are key this time of year.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 15:39h, 14 NovemberMany thanks, Amy! I find the real winners are easy patterns combined with good fabrics although I am keen on improving my skills with more advanced projects 🙂
Joen
Posted at 15:52h, 12 NovemberI’m going to have to give this pattern a try! Since I am having my own “private summers” this is just what I’ve been looking for to layer under jackets and sweaters.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 15:40h, 14 NovemberOh yeah…… those private summers ….. great term! Many thanks for writing:)
Gail
Posted at 18:19h, 13 NovemberSimply classic. I have this pattern and really must make it up.
goodbyevalentino
Posted at 15:40h, 14 NovemberHi Gail! Definitely give the pattern a try. I really liked the long-sleeved version I made too 🙂
gingermakes
Posted at 18:08h, 16 NovemberLove this, girl! It looks great on you!