Turtleneck Sweaters Are A Winter Staple

It's turtleneck season again!

I'm starting off the season with Burda Style 6990.  I think it is safe to say that this pattern is a TNT top for me.  This is the third time I've made view D.  

The sweater knit comes from FabricMart Fabrics.  It's a soft cozy cotton blend sweater knit that washes well and has great stretch recovery.  I needed some more navy in my wardrobe.  So this striped knit is a welcomed addition.

I'm wearing my new turtleneck with another pair of Burda Style 6879 pants made of a textured stretch woven fabric also from FabricMart.  These were made in early October.  This is the forth version I've made.  Other versions of the turtleneck and pants are here and here with full pattern reviews.

Save warm and cozy this winter.

Cennetta

 

Sweater Knits - A Difference In Sizing Burda Style 6990

Of course,  you all already know that all knits are not alike.  Sometimes I have to remind myself. Especially when I'm making multiple versions of a given pattern.  Way back in January, I made two turtleneck tops using sweater knits from So Sew Fabrics.  The graduated color knit is just a basic weave sweater knit with a slightly course hand and about 30 percent stretch.  While the tan ribbed sweater knit is very soft and has about 60 percent stretch.

My original plan was to make the Burda Style 6990 turtleneck top for me and my daughter.  I traced off size large for me and medium for DD.  Of course, I wanted the brown knit for myself; and DD gladly took the tan ribbed knit.  As it turned out, my top was perfect.  But when DD tried on her top, it looked like she was wearing my top. Lol

So I tried it on. It fits me almost perfectly.  The armsyce needed a little adjustment.  I ended up with two new turtleneck tops.  Unfortunate for DD. Lol  I'll make her something later.

These new turtlenecks fit into my brown wardrobe capsule.  They go well with pull-on pants and jeans.  I'm pictured wearing the brown top with my TNT Vogue V8859 pull-on pants.  I love this pattern.

No pictures of me wearing the second top yet.  I hope to post that soon.

Notes on the pattern -

This was a very easy top to sew.  I especially like the cut on the sleeve.  It fit well under the arm and looks good in the shoulder area.  This pattern does have great bones.  I could make a hundred of these.

There is nothing complicated or confusing about the construction of the top.  And it has three other views that look great too.  I think I will also try the shawl collar view.

Parting Shots:  Because it was a sunny day, we wanted to take some pictures outside.  But it was windy and cold.  Anyway, we tried.  I couldn't keep a straight face or hold a good pose.  So here are a few fun/silly shots.

Happy Sewing!

C

 

Simple Turtleneck top with a twist - S8750

 

I'm finally sharing this turtleneck top on my blog.  It has been a challenge for me to synchronize my Instagram posts with my blog posts.  I need to work on that. Lol  This top was completed early November.  Today, I want to share how I made the full bust adjustment for it.  This is my wearable muslin which I've ready worn a few times.  I do plan to make a few more during the winter season.

This pattern is part of the Simplicity Mimi G S8750 pattern.  My description: a turtleneck with one yoke shoulder and gathered upper chest.  That sound weird but I'm going to go with it.  Simplicity's description is just "knit top." It's is available in sizes 6 to 24.  I used 14 with modifications starting with grading it up a bit.

It looks like the drawing, and the instruction were typical.  Nothing confusing about them.  Pretty straight forward.

What I like about it is the gathers and the front yoke.  Everything else typical turtleneck design.  Nothing to dislike.  This is a simple staple knit top with a little something extra.

The fabric used is a cotton blend.  It was gifted to me.  A perfect textile to test my adjustments.

PLEASE NOTE - I made an adjustment right below the dart because I initially made the dart too low. So I cut a box around the dart and moved it up.

Usually, the first thing I like to address is the full bust adjustment.  For this top the front is drafted as the full front with the exception of the yoke.  Each side of the pattern requires a different FBA.  So, I cut it along the center front.  Then, I adjusted the left side.  The FBA created a dart. This was done by simply making a basic FBA.  Next, I slashed through the gather section on the right side from top to bottom  spreading it about 1.5 inches.   I used the right side to determine the amount of length to add.  Once both sides were adjusted, I taped them back together.  I had to true up the front with the back.  This was not done until the top was tried on and ready for hemming.  Next, the back adjustments. I added a center back seam and made a swayback adjustment. The final adjustment was to add a few inches to the sleeve. 

I used a twin needle to finish the hem.

Really basic and easy project.  I will get a lot of wear out of this top in the coming months.  I hope to make a few more.  I recommend this turtleneck to all level sewists. It's a great staple and good for layering during the colder months.

This is the third piece completed for my blue and red wardrobe capsule.  I was hoping to post about the vogue jacket, but I ran into a little hemming problem with it.  So, I'm still taking a break from it.  Hopefully, I'll work on it soon.

Anyway, this is a great staple to beef up your wardrobe.  It's an easy sew.  I made this top a little over an hour.  Try it.

Happy Sewing!

C