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’m sewing this Merryweather with some super cheap ribbing that I picked up because it was so cheap I couldn’t not. Of course I regretted my decision and the cheap scratchy fabric sat in my stash for a few years.
With winter looming and my old Merryweather’s looking rather thread bare I pulled out the rib and stitched up a quick new top to keep the chill out as the temperatures drop.
It’s a really interesting fabric. At first glance it looks black but when you look more closely you can see these little lines of rainbow colour.
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.
For the round neck option it’s a super simple looped neck band. I always sew the two ends together with a straight stitch and press the seam flat. This reduces the bulk in the neckband.
I also like to add a row of top stitching 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
Being someone of a shorter stature I typically need to shorten sleeves an inch or two. It’s difficult to get the sleeve length just right without a second person to help. I generally fold the sleeve cuff and try it on, adjusting the fold until I’m happy with the length.
Instead of cutting off the excess fabric I decided to make an extra large cuff. I like how it looks and it fits perfectly.
I use a twin needle on my hems too. I love the professional looking finish it makes.
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I’ve been crafting since I was toddling around craft shows while my mum sold knitting yarn. She used to buy me a new craft kit to keep me busy. When I grew up I set up my own online craft shop and loved every minute of it. There’s is nothing like the thrill of getting to be one of the first people to see new craft collections.
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