Friday, February 18, 2011

New Running Outfit - The Top

I've got the top done and it was pretty easy.  The pattern isn't that difficult and has just a few pieces.


I eliminated the shoulder ties and added a contrast arm band finish, which wasn't part of the original pattern, but I liked the finish and it was easy to do.  The original instructions for the sleeveless style finishes the armhole by  has the sleeve turning the seam allowance to the inside and topstitching.  The finish I chose matches the neckline and was actually easier to do than turning a curved edge to the inside. 


Now, to finish off the skirt/short combo and take it for a test run tomorrow!

Parting Shot:  Chosen Spot.  Wellie isn't much of a lap cat, but he has been choosing to sit with me in the evenings.  It doesn't matter if I have knitting, stitching or a laptop, if he wants to sit he'll get in the way!

6 comments:

Christiana said...

Awesome! i just bought both of these patterns and it's great to see them made up.

Thanks
Christiana
sewamusing.blogspot.com

Sigrid said...

lovely combination. Will be a good set for running.

Julie Culshaw said...

You must be running indoors? I have seen your snow pics and no way, are you running outside.

Ann's Fashion Studio said...

Love the top. It will be perfect for exercising.

Wellie is so cute...I sometimes have a cat and a dog squeezing for room...they do manage to get their own way :)

Anonymous said...

Nice top!
You and Wellie look very comfy. :-)
El

urbandon (Don Pezzano) said...

Looks very nice. I much prefer that style armhole than turned on top stiched- (glad it is not just me that finds turning a curved edge a little tricky)