Lutterloh Patterns Come Alive!

Supplement 306 - Model #67 - 2017

Layered Front Knit Top

 

   Hi there folks. We've finally been served up a heat wave here in California so I've been staying inside sewing. This top seemed a good candidate for modifying for nursing access so I thought I would make a sample first.

 

Pattern Hints:

    This pattern was easy enough to enlarge to the proper size. I didn't find any errors in marking the dots and connecting them went smoothly.

 

Design Changes:

   There were a few minor design changes to this pattern just to suit my preferences. First, I drew a longer rounded hem both front and back rather than the straight hem suggested in the pattern. The next change was to narrow the scoop neckline for better coverage in the shoulder area. I find many of the Lutterloh patterns have scoop necklines so wide that they barely cover my bra straps. This change was made to both the main front pattern piece and the overlay. After making up a rough muslin for this pattern I realized that the extra fullness of the overlay made this top look too wide at the waist so I did redraw the side seam to remove some of the fullness. Below is the overlay pattern piece with the changes I made in red.

Fabric Used/Suggested:

   The cornflower blue fabric pictured is a 100% cotton knit. It is fairly lightweight but more substantial than a tissue weight T-shirt knit. A heavier knit like a sweater knit would work nicely for this top, too. I believe even a stretch woven could be used for this top if you wanted to put a zipper or button opening in the back.

 

Closing Hints:

   This pattern will be a keeper for me. Now that the changes have been worked out for the base pattern I can work on altering the under layer to make this top nursing friendly. There are a few YouTube videos that I've found that should help with determining the right shape.

 

 Now that summer is almost over I guess I can start thinking about some outfits suitable for autumn. I'm already loving the colors that I'm seeing in the stores!

 

Until next time then, Happy Sewing everyone, from,

 

Ann in Calif.