When we went to the Walthamstow market, I said to myself that I should explore new fabrics and if I found something I would buy some jersey. Now I did do that and the was a little bit stuck. In case I would hate sewing with stretchy knit fabric I didnt want to spend money on a pattern, … enter Cation Designs Post with a free pattern!
The pattern came with little cat faces to line up once printed … needless to say I was sold! There are also very detailed step by step instructions and colour pictures!
She self drafted and graded the pattern for her project to remake her RTW wardrobe. If you want to join her just click here:
Now I have never sewn with jersey before and could easily make this top! It is a great starter project using this sort of fabric and lends itself to varying degrees of stretchiness.
I did however not go along issue free. When trying to create a stretchy seam using a zig zag stitch I started to have skipped stitches. Trying everything to do with cleaning the bobbing, changing thread, tension etc. I finally had a thought. The fabric was very thin, so maybe a thinner ball point needle? Et voila!
I love this top. There is something about making a simple every day item that I would have bought in the shop before and putting my label on it and to be honest, I made this in 2 hours, I would have spent longer in the shops trying to find a top like it.
one more with the designosaur necklace
That’s a cute pattern!
All credit goes to cation designs. I made it a bit wrong but love it still.
Very cute! And I love your kitty labels! I’m a total cat lady too
Thank, you. Just had to have a cat on them.
just need to remember to use them!
I love the fabric! Such a cute top and let’s talk necklaces. That one is EPIC!
I know, right? It was a birthday present from my work colleagues. The designs are on etsy. Designosauryeah
So fabulous, and good for you pushing yourself to use new fabrics.
Lovely! Thats a great top! I adore sewing with jersey, once you get the hang of it its so satisfying!
Thank you. Yeah can’t wait to practice more.
was a lot of fun to have made a top I would have bought as a basic from a clothes shop.
Love that fabric! Polka-dots are always a great choice
I signed up for the Sewing with Knits class on Craftsy–I, too, am determined to conquer my fear of knits! Does your machine have adjustable presser foot pressure? I’ve heard that it’s kind of necessary when sewing with knits.
Oh great tip! Hm I think it does. Will need to look at manual. May have to look at that class too!
It looks great!!
Thank you.
Way cute! Love this top!
Looks really good. I love the colour as well as the pattern.
Holy Krakow! What a fabulous top. My first try at knits sucked so I haven’t gone back. Must give it another go and stop being so afraid of them
Oh thank you.
I think I will stick to simple tops for now but looking forward to future jersey dresses. Maybe for next summer. 
Nice work! Love the fabric choice and great job with the knit fabric:)
I really like this, it looks easy but I can’t stand jersey. I like the pattern.
I have just been having the same problem with skipped stitches on stretchy fabric. I now know how I might be able to solve the problem – thinner needle will be put to the test tomorrow! Thanks for the post
awesome! I couldnt believe that it worked! Hope yours work too!
Cute top, and love your labels – want!