I’m sewing up the Marryweather top from Stitch Upon a Time. My Merryweather tops have become a wardrobe staple and my go to pattern for comfortable tops. I love the shape they give me and the fit is perfect. They are super quick and easy to sew.
I’m sharing all the details of the sewing pattern and fabric I’m using as well as tips for sewing your own Marryweather Tops.
Marryweather Sewing Pattern
The pattern is the Merryweather from Stitch Upon a Time.
It’s a super simple jersey top with optional colour blocking which is very useful for putting scraps of fabric to use.
There’s the usual long, short and three quarter sleeve length options. It’s nice to have the versatility. I wear the short sleeve for summer, the long sleeve in autumn and spring. For winter wear I layer two of them together.
Each sleeve option can be finished with a simple hem or with a cuff. I like to use the cuff when I want to use a fun contrasting fabric.
I’m particularly fond of the neckline options. I think a V neckline is the most flattering on my figure. There’s a simple round neck line too. And a turtle neck which I haven’t tried because I don’t find them comfortable to wear.
I almost forgot about the dress option. I’ll have to give that a try at some point, I think it would make a lovely comfortable casual dress.
The Merryweather Sewing Pattern is availible from Stitch Upon a Time through their Etsy shop.
Sewing Fabric
I love this soft and stretchy cotton Lycra. It has fabulous recovery so it hugs my figure in all the right places and skims over all the bits I want it to.
I have sewn this pattern in a buttery soft organic cotton jersey and it’s very comfortable but the recovery just isn’t up to the job. It’s become baggy and shapeless so it’s now a lovely pyjama top.
I get most of my fabric from Minerva Crafts. They have a great selection and very reasonable prices.
Sewing Thread
I use Coats Moon Thread for all of my sewing projects. It’s a fantastic all rounder great for machine sewing, hand sewing, quilting and top stitching. Best of all it’s fantastic value. I use it for literally everything!
Sewing the Neckline
The only vaguely involved part of sewing is the neckband.
I’ve made a right mess of the neckband on this sew of the Merryweather. My first attempt came out perfectly. I think it’s one of those techniques that’s beautifully simple IF you follow the instructions correctly! I think I lined up the tacking (basting) stitches on the neckband incorrectly. I also didn’t take the time to tack it in place before sewing. I’m very prone to rushing sewing projects and not taking the time to follow the instructions carefully enough. It’s definitely my sewing goal going forward!
I’d love to say I’ve learned from this mistake but I know it will take many more such errors for me to get it through my thick head.
I did try to unpick the neckband and try again but the thread colour was so well matched that I ended up damaging the fabric and gave up. I’ll just have to live with the unsightly pucker right in the middle of the neckline.
As always I’ve added a row of top stitching around the neckline with a twin needle. This secures the potentially irritating seam on the inside and leaves a neat finish on the outside of the neckband.
Sleeve and Body Hems
I use a twin needle on my hems. I love the professional looking finish it makes.
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A Little Bit About Me . . .
Hey there I’m Bridie, a busy mum to two amazing humans, a spirited border collie puppy and a pair of sweet guinea pigs. We homestead in a cherished Edwardian terrace in not so sunny Lancashire, England.
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