My Vogue Wool Knit Tops

I wanted to give you some hints and tips for making your own wool pullovers or tops.

I am using two Vogue patterns, both from Jaycotts.co.uk

I love wearing soft snuggly tops don't you. There are so many easy patterns around and such beautiful fabrics that it makes sense to make your own 

Wool jersey is lovely to sew and I want to give you a few little tips to make it all even easier

The patterns I am using are -

Vogue V8854 from Jaycotts

And

Vogue V9063 from Jaycotts

Both are very easy to sew.

 When you are choosing your knit fabric look for something which will drape well and which is something you will want to feel next to your skin, although as the weather gets colder you will want to put a camisole or even a thin polo underneath.
When you get your fabric home pre-wash it but don't use fabric conditioner, as I find it makes it a little easier to handle. Once the garment is finished then I rinse it through with fabric conditioner to blend the stitches in and make it beautifully soft and huggable.

The Sewing Workshop Bristol Dress

This is a MCBN post for MinervaCrafts.

This is perhaps one of the simplest dresses I have ever made, but it really stands out. The design is so very clever and it is stunning, wearable and utterly fabulous.
The pattern is not cheap, but and this is a big but, all you need is fabric and thread and that is it. There are no fastenings, no facings. You can quite literally make it and be wearing it the same day. I have to admit that as soon as I put it in I felt so effortlessly stylish and comfortable that I didn't take it off all day.

Do read the post on the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network and I will give you hints and tips so that you can make yours just as easily. 

The pattern is suitable for all levels of ability. So, what are you waiting for? The link to the full post is;. The Sewing Workshop Bristol Dress

I do hope that you read the full post and purchase the pattern. I'm going to make another right away - it is that good!

Comments appreciated

Angela