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3.13.2014

The Trifecta Top - it's Raglanrific

My obsession with Kitschy Coo patterns is no secret.  I'm always planning more knit dresses or hacking up the patterns into new garments.  There is nothing as versatile as a well drafted basic, which is why my brain has a dedicated Kitschy Coo hacking area that churns away while I sleep. "Configuring new pattern cuts....loading...loading."

Well the pattern hacker area has some new data to configure because Kitschy Coo has released a new pattern. A sweet raglan T - Shirt Called the Trifecta Top.  I yonked this pic off of Amanda's blog so you could see all the neckline and sleeve combos.
Pretty nice huh?  For my testing garment I made the lower scoop neckline with long sleeves and shoulder insets.  The main knit is a cotton/spandex jersey originally from Marcy Tilton and the insets... Lillestoff baby. Oh yeah, check out my frogs.
The only fitting I did was to blend the size 4 and 5, which made an almost perfect T-shirt. The one other change I should have made was adding in a sway back adjustment.  Bad Past Heather, no cookie....especially since this was your second test garment.
That's OK, this shirt is super comfy and Froggie has given it his seal of approval. "Can I eat this bumble bee?"
Trifecta top
As a pattern addict it is my duty to inform you that Amanda is offering 20% of the pattern till Sunday with the code TRIFECTA at checkout. Go forth and increase your pattern stash.....or curse my name and stuff a few pins in a voodoo doll.  Ouch, my sewing hand!

16 comments:

  1. kristin at sunnysewingMarch 13, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Yay frogs! Perfect use for the scraps of pretty hoarded fabric! Great top :)

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  2. Melanie RG Handmade by The SeeMarch 13, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    tee hee! Love those frogs! And now we have a use for all our precious Lillestoff scraps!

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  3. T @uandmii.co.ukMarch 13, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    Gawped at this pattern and downloaded it before I even had time to blink. Luscious. As the Lady Skater is my fav dress pattern of all time I am so excited to try this one … and love the frog print detail on your version.

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  4. Megan @ The Green VioletMarch 13, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    OMG, been waiting so long for a raglan sleeve pattern! I was going to buy the one from hey jude but was dragging my feet because it would require some grading. So glad I waited! BUYING NOW!! Then immediately adding lady skater skirt for maximum raglan sleeve dress fun.

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  5. LauraMarch 14, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    You and Katie really know how to sell a pattern! I just bought this (and the Penny Pini and Mini Penny). The frogs are so cute! The fit on this looks really great, besides needing the swayback adjustment, obviously.

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  6. Heather BeeMarch 15, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Hooray for frogs! I was pretty happy there was a wide enough scrap to use. :)

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  7. Heather BeeMarch 15, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Haa haa, time to grade down for froggie. Or maybe he just needs a cape.

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  8. Heather BeeMarch 15, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Snicker. I think someone stabbed me in the back instead. Should have specified no backs.

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  9. Heather BeeMarch 15, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Yes!!! We can use up all our scraps and have millions of T-shirts. Muhaaaaa /\.

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  10. Heather BeeMarch 15, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Hooray! I think you'll love this pattern. Who doesn't need a few cute and comfy knit tops.

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  11. Heather BeeMarch 15, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Woo Hooo! Not having to do any grade is the bomb. I have also been thinking about adding a skirt to it. Maybe the New look one with pockets.

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  12. Heather BeeMarch 15, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Kitschy Coo assembly party at your house! All those patterns are great and you won't have to mess around with too much fitting. Can't wait to see what you make.

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  13. Heather BeeMarch 15, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    Haa haa! I felt that way about Renfrew and then finally caved and bought it anyway. That's OK, I will support you in using the patterns you have. :)

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  14. KathrynMarch 16, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    I I love this - what a great pattern & that fabric is too cute! Do you think this pattern would work in sweatshirt knit?

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  15. Heather BeeMarch 17, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Yes I do think it would work with a sweatshirt knit. You might want to size up one to give yourself a roomier fit for the thicker fabric.

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  16. VelosewerMarch 23, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Go froggy.
    Raglan tops are great for letting your creative self shine.

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