tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post1000864202658105405..comments2024-01-10T19:09:52.752+10:00Comments on kbenco's projects: Knit tops. Vogue 8634 and Knit & Sew 110Bkbencohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-477662078917249192012-06-20T19:42:54.511+10:002012-06-20T19:42:54.511+10:00I struggle with knits too and am definitely not on...I struggle with knits too and am definitely not one of those people who find them quick and easy. They're so unpredictable and difficult to finish. I love your top photo. I think the colour looks lovely against your skin tone. I've just made a short-sleeved teal cowl-neck top. I'd love a long sleeved one like yours.Bernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594285545901719716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-19693828691883117092012-06-16T23:43:55.286+10:002012-06-16T23:43:55.286+10:00I think "whipping up" a few stretch knit...I think "whipping up" a few stretch knit tops is only an achievable feat after a few hours of intense and potentially frustrating experimentation with fitting.... you've done a superb job with the vogue pattern and I just love the cowl neck. Very flattering and a lovely style.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-76815625817720642362012-06-16T00:37:21.307+10:002012-06-16T00:37:21.307+10:00I do think there is a road to finding the knit top...I do think there is a road to finding the knit top that works for you & whilst they are quick to make, it's not always to a perfect result - but I think yours was a good journey - there are some lovely styles there, & the cowl neck is a winner in my book - I love it!Scruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-74268754344747265402012-06-15T04:43:29.871+10:002012-06-15T04:43:29.871+10:00The end result looks effortless (: I guess we ofte...The end result looks effortless (: I guess we often end up putting in a lot of effort to get the effortless look.<br /><br />I do like all versions of the top. The large cowl is very nice.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756048999067152284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-5388920891883283382012-06-14T12:53:14.434+10:002012-06-14T12:53:14.434+10:00lol - only 2 hours. Don`t worry I am with you - my...lol - only 2 hours. Don`t worry I am with you - my last knit top took a week and alot longer than 2 hours . However it was worth taking those ` 2 hours` to get your finished blue tops - they look very snuggly and comfy and yes those blues do really glow.Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384221374769122673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-73968913538421681992012-06-13T10:00:31.658+10:002012-06-13T10:00:31.658+10:00Interesting top fitting trials and tribulations. B...Interesting top fitting trials and tribulations. But I think you definitely have a winner now, one that you can whip up no time.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322180715196133051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-46840179993088807302012-06-13T00:33:47.830+10:002012-06-13T00:33:47.830+10:00Hee, very amusing story. Only two hours! The fin...Hee, very amusing story. Only two hours! The final result, however, is really great. Stay warm!The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-1182779778212117492012-06-12T15:13:38.573+10:002012-06-12T15:13:38.573+10:00You did pick a good pattern to tweak. The teal top...You did pick a good pattern to tweak. The teal top works well on you.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-10991821936523378052012-06-11T18:08:29.138+10:002012-06-11T18:08:29.138+10:00Your cowl tops are lovely, this pattern suits you....Your cowl tops are lovely, this pattern suits you.fabric epiphanieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315635356310954354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-12579385233535993292012-06-11T10:09:08.887+10:002012-06-11T10:09:08.887+10:00Ah, no, the teal top alone took about 2 hours, and...Ah, no, the teal top alone took about 2 hours, and only after I had done all the tweaking in the construction of the previous 3 versions! This is two days of long weekend sewing ;) I find knits quite difficult.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-51233314684356151532012-06-11T09:37:27.072+10:002012-06-11T09:37:27.072+10:00Really love your teal top and interesting how the ...Really love your teal top and interesting how the others worked out with the different fabrics. Now that many tops in 2 hours, not fair.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-90598469128631215792012-06-11T09:08:01.549+10:002012-06-11T09:08:01.549+10:00Lovely! That knit is just gorgeous. It just glows ...Lovely! That knit is just gorgeous. It just glows on my monitor and I want to pet it. Fabulous top!KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-19719125968657943472012-06-11T08:46:05.604+10:002012-06-11T08:46:05.604+10:00You have brought this to life...the line drawings ...You have brought this to life...the line drawings of this pattern did not appeal to me, but I really like yours made up.katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-90320177290188931792012-06-11T05:48:24.841+10:002012-06-11T05:48:24.841+10:00I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who ...I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who takes their time sewing knits (I uusually span a good couple of afternoons)<br /><br />You mention using elastic in the seams with the merino - can you explain this process? <br /><br />I have trouble with the 'spongey' nature of merino knits and wondered if you did this to stabilise them.Mary Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577449410716501317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-87820587958336735862012-06-11T04:30:11.345+10:002012-06-11T04:30:11.345+10:00Lovely tops all especially the teal one. I absolut...Lovely tops all especially the teal one. I absolutely can't finish anything that fast. Actually I enjoy taking my time.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-72611714219756751292012-06-11T02:57:41.266+10:002012-06-11T02:57:41.266+10:00Don't be discouraged-it takes me forever to se...Don't be discouraged-it takes me forever to sew something. Those supersonic sewists must not be keeping accurate track of their work time. Your teal top is very prettyLittle Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-30144701713771581362012-06-11T02:44:18.424+10:002012-06-11T02:44:18.424+10:00I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only ...I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one who can't manage to "whip something up" in a couple of hours. I've decided that other seamstresses just lose all track of time and just think that they've only spent a couple of hours on something when they've really spent 5 hours. ;-)<br /><br />Now you've got several cute variations to wear, so you've gotta be pretty happy right about now. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-45703647704232533682012-06-11T00:56:38.059+10:002012-06-11T00:56:38.059+10:00Lol! None of this is encouraging me to stray away ...Lol! None of this is encouraging me to stray away from by TNT at all, despite it being rather tattered now.SewRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09277062926597842242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-31802195343686337742012-06-10T21:37:23.720+10:002012-06-10T21:37:23.720+10:00Interesting to read your process and the various p...Interesting to read your process and the various patterns you tried. That teal cowl top is really cute on you and so flattering!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6300410233569072894.post-30149170664767163752012-06-10T18:54:53.103+10:002012-06-10T18:54:53.103+10:00The merino knits perform so well don't they. I...The merino knits perform so well don't they. I love this cowl pattern - I like it so much more than the cowl tshirt pattern I ordered. Love the teal colour ...perfect for you.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.com