Glutton for punishment…

As I love the last jersey top I made so much I decided to make another. You might remember though that I hated the making process very very much! But I decided it was worth the pain. And then I started making it and quickly decided I really really hated working with jersey and this better be worth it once more…

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I’m using the last of the jersey I bought from Merchant & Mills some time last year. And I’m very glad they no longer sell jersey as it will stop me being tempted to buy more.

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As you can see I’m using tins as weights to hold the pattern whilst I cut round it. This is proving to be the best method.

Once again some problems with puckering at the shoulders, but I really don't care.

Once again some problems with puckering at the shoulders, but I really don’t care.

Both sides.

Both sides.

Looks a bit bad here.

Looks a bit bad here at the shoulders. 

I’m not too happy with the bust darts either, they seem to sit a bit funny.

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Doesn’t really show too much here. And doesn’t look too bad on. Its just that I know.

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Side seams look a bit wonky, but once again doesn't really show when being worn.

Side seams look a bit wonky, but once again doesn’t really show when being worn.

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I think its safe to say I’m not overly impressed with it. I will wear it, and maybe I’ll grow to like it as much as I do the other one, but I’m not holding my breath!

(Sorry for the picture quality)

 

 

  1. maybe an overlocker would be a great investment fot your next jersey project? Love your go at it approach as I avoide jersey! Starting a dressmaking course next week, if I pick up any tips on jersey will let you know!

  2. Overlockers scare the willies out of me I have to say! I don’t know if that would help with keeping the fabric in its place though. I hope you enjoy the dressmaking course and I’d appreciate any tips. I’m probably doing it all wrong ;0)