sewing with knits

sewing with knits mondays: with guest Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional

You know Jess’ blog right?

Well, if you’re in the mood to sew up just about anything (especially little girl’s dresses) you have to check it out.  Tutorials galore! Plus she’s got a ton of sew-a-longs you can follow along with (Rachel Wrap, Sadie Shirt, Lucky Dress, Leah Tunic, Charlotte Dress, Anna Dress.)  Whew, I can hardly keep up already!  ðŸ™‚

Jess is full of energy (hence the massive amount of things she can get done in a single day – even with two little girls in tow), she’s funny, and I just love how kind and caring she is.  
She’s even started to do more sewing for herself.  Yay for that!

And of course I had to ask her to help with out with Sewing with Knits Mondays, she’s got sewing with knits down pat.  And I knew she’d come up with something ultra cute.  Let’s hear it from Jess!


I’m so excited to be participating in Anna and Shannon’s Sewing with Knits series!
Both Anna and Shannon are both such fabulous and talented gals, not to mention so sweet. 🙂 Anna is a long-time blogging pal of mine and she never ceases to amaze me with her awesome projects. 

Soo…It took me forever to settle on a knit project to do-I had just come off of an obsession of my own with knits, so I was kind of out of knit ideas for the time being, lol. Pinterest to the rescue!


I quickly found (thanks to my best pal), and was enamored with the simple style of this top from Garnet Hill:


So I set out to figure out how to make it myself. I used my raglan tee pattern and tutorial for most of the construction, so I’ll refer you to that tute a few times.
 

It has a cute keyhole neckline, with elastic casing around the neck and button closure (though not that necessary because of the elastic, mostly there for the cuteness factor), and 3/4 sleeves with a bias tape trim. I used a jersey knit sheet set (Target clearance-$6), so I used the finished edge for my hem. 


I think Sadie looks like a little woodland nymph or something. Grass nymph? What’s a nymph, anyways? I’m pretty sure it’s like a fairy. I hope. Am I thinking of a sprite? Anyways…that’s neither here nor there. Get on with the program, Jess!

 One more pic, cause the sleeves are too cute! Ok, ok. 
Come on over to see the full tutorial today, on Craftiness is Not Optional!


…and be sure to say hi to Jess for me and let her know how cool she is…
Thanks Jess, you ALWAYS amaze me!

And don’t forget to stop by Luvinthemommyhood today to check out what knit goodness she’s got going on today!

3 thoughts on “sewing with knits mondays: with guest Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional

  1. Liz says:

    Adorable. I’ve got a knit at home that I’ve been waiting to use for something. This would be prefect!

  2. I love this. It’s very wearable (does that make sense?) I am seriously amazed by everything Jess touches.

  3. Jess is awesome – you did a great job Mama! There will be tons of use from this little number!

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