V8815: Sweater Knit Peplum Top

   First of all, thank you for your supportive comments about my hair situation.  I am going to contact her and talk with her about my hair.
    Last year during one of Fabric.com's clearance sales, I bought a very pretty bubblegum pink sweater  knit.  I had originally intended to make a cardigan from it, but after seeing a couple of reviews on PR with V8815 made from a knit, I decided to use it for my fabric.

V8815

    I normally cut a size 12 for tops, but since V8815 is for a woven, I knew I needed to go down a size.  I cut a size 10 and used some ick-y (is that even a word?) knit that I decided I didn't like for the muslin.  I never muslin a knit, but since this pattern was not originally intended for a knit, I thought it would be a good idea.  After that, I cut into my sweater knit.

front

This project was very easy and the instructions were great.  I bound the neckline in pink bias tape and turned it under.  I was a little concerned about binding in something with no stretch, but it worked out fine.  I also added an exposed zipper on the back.  After trying the sweater on and noting how see through it was, I bought a pink tank to wear under it.

back

Honestly, there is nothing more to say about  this pattern.  I know many of you have sewn it and it is really easy. I highly recommend it.    I have plans to make a non-knit orange lace version of this top very soon.

How I wore it:

Pants:  J Crew Wool bi-stretch Minnies  (on sale)

Burgundy booties: JCPenney

Necklace:  Forever 21

Happy Sewing!!

P.S.  The picture above was taken before my new hair color