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It’s fall–in my sewing room. I got the autumn stitch itch (ASI). After the little write-up with my picks for the Simplicity early fall line, I’ve had cool-weather clothes on the brain.
So I finally cut up and stitched something: An easy-to-sew knit top from the Simplicity 1325 envelope. I picked it for the long, cozy sleeves. I’ve got fabric for the dress, too. Here’s the pattern envelope:
Without further ado, here is the knit top:
This is only my second knit top, so it’s just not perfect. This is definitely progress over the first one though.
Pros:
Love, love, love the extra-long sleeves. They’re great for when it’s warm during the day and a tad nippy in the evening.
easy project–anyone but me could do in a day
straightforward directions.
Con:
The fit around the neck isn’t perfect. It’s not the kind of fit issue I would have noticed before I started sewing, though. So if you’re not a total freak, it is probably nothing.
Overall:
I’m happy enough with it that I’m *definitely* sewing up the dress that goes over it.
Lastly, I have your 360 view:
Not that anyone asked, but I was totally wearing my McCalls pajama bottoms from last month while writing this post. They’re still such a win.
Who else is already elbow-deep in their fall sewing?
Kisses and stitches,
Ruthie
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Ruthie Reviews 
I *almost* sewed this up this past week!! I think it will definitely go in queue though just for the long, comfy sleeves. Reminds me of my favorite Gap tee.
It looks great on you and I love the fabric!
I am heading into fall sewing. I have plans for transitional tops and I need PANTS. I also want to sew a couple jackets/cardigans and a cape. Not too ambitious, right?? 🙂
You’re a crazy person. The kind that whips up a mini wardrobe on the weekend. Feel free to make me a pair of pants because that’s sooooo not in my current skill set. Thanks for stopping in~
Ack! Not ready for fall! Still behind in my summer projects. But great top, and I like the look of dress. Can’t wait to see it.
Oh, I didn’t get through half of my summer sewing. Just sorta skipped to fall. Join me in my folly! TTYS.
It looks great! Love that print, perfect fall colors. I haven’t started fall sewing yet, but I’m ready to get myself some fall fabric and get started. 🙂
The fabric was an online order and *not* what had been expected. Had to wait until autumn to use it. Ha.
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