My friend Lise gifted me with this beautiful multi-color textured knit last year. I knew I wanted to sew a black contrast with it but wasn’t sure what to make, so it sat around waiting for the right pattern to come along. After seeing a few versions of McCall’s 7247 online I decided this was the right pattern for the fabric. I think the front overlay is interesting.
The black knit is a thick jersey with great recovery from Stonemountain & Daughter in Berkeley, CA. I sure wish I lived closer to that store. They have a wonderful selection of fabric.
I had an issue with gaping with the neck binding. I removed about an inch from the length. Once I made the modification the binding fit well.
The front overlay is hemmed and then sewn on top of the front at the shoulders and right side. This pattern would also make a nice basic knit top without the overlay because it has a great shape to it.
I made this top in December. I always like to have a project going but with the preparations for the Holidays I don’t have much time to sew. This was the perfect project to have at the ready for the amount of time I had available to dedicate to sewing.
Great use of the gifted fabric. It looks great with the black contrast!
Thank you Linda.
This top has a wonderful, unique design which you have highlighted with the fabric combination you used. It looks great on you!
Thank you Kathy.
Your top looks fantastic! The contrasting fabric and the overlay adds great interest. You are such an inspiration!
Thank you Katalin.
Very pretty top. You look fab in it. I was wondering, does the textured fabric have a black back or did you line it? I always e joy your reviews and blog, thanks.
Thank you Kim. I did not line the overlay. The back side of the textured knit is black.
Good idea combining the print with a solid. Really showcases it and tones it down a bit. Really nice.
Thank you Vicki.
So pretty Lucy. When you hem the soft fabric, what kind of stabilizer do you put in to get perfect stitches?
Thank you Khine. I use a lightweight interfacing for knit fabrics. I didn’t need to interface the back on this particular top because it was fairly beefy.
Thank you Lucy.. Happy Holidays to you and your lovely family.
Fabulous!
Thank you Nina.
This looks wonderful. It is the best version of this pattern that I have seen. I’m inspired.
Thank you Mary.
Such a beautiful top!
Thank you Karen.
What a cute top. The overlay makes it distinctive.
Thank you Jennifer.
The top looks lovely. Fits great. Well constructed and great fabric choice.
Thank you Bernadette.