Hi, here is my “new to me” pattern Geodesic by Blueprints for Sewing. I have seen this pattern made up around the net and the Saltbox top caught my eye, but IPM motivated me to move my butt and buy this pattern and make it up!
I made version 2, the tunic length version, but it didn’t quite work with the fabric, so I folded up the bottom band of triangles and now have a half way between version 1 and 2.
That’s 18 Triangles, 8 half triangles and 2 pockets! I used up leftovers from 6 fabrics! Grey and black stripe merino with 5 (yep 5!) different blank knits. It pays to do a little panning first, I used the drawings on the pattern and figured out how many I needed to cut of each colour.
While cutting and sewing this project I remembered that I hate patchwork, however this top is so well designed and executed that I managed to finish it with a minimum of annoyance. And I’m pretty proud of what I have achieved. The inside of this top is a hot mess, but hey, only I know that!
Overall, I’m very happy with my new top and since I have a huge stash of leftover fabrics, I can see at least one more Geodesic in my future. This pattern was top quality and you can tell that Taylor is not just a designer, but an artist. I am looking forward to making the A-frame skirt and Saltbox top. All the top designs come with FBA instructions already written (bonus!) and I love this version of the A-frame from Salt and Stitch on Instagram.
Thanks for stopping by, see you on insta!
Ooh, lots of points to match up there. It looks great; good combo of fabrics! I can see how this could be quite a spectacular stashbuster.
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I’ve seen this pattern before – it’s so cool. Love your make!
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Looks so good in the fabrics you picked ;o)
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Very cool! Your pattern matching is ace!
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thank you, because its in knit, its a bit easier to ease those shapes in 🙂
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Fantastic! Such a great way to use up left-overs.
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thanks you. I have so many leftovers!
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What a great stash-busting top. The pockets are such a great feature! All of your points look nice and crisp!
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Thank you, yes those pockets are very clever! I was worried about the points, but it all worked out well.
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Nice work. Lots of pointy points! Looks great.
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This is fabulous! It’s so much fun discovering all the new pattern companies through this challenge – I’d never heard of Blueprints for Sewing before.
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I can definitely recommend blueprints for sewing now that I’ve sewn one up!
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You look fantastic! What a great make. I am very inspired 🙂
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thank you 🙂
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oh wow! That is such a great pattern and a grat job of making it too – i love the fabric choice!
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Thank you, i was worried it might look a bit funny but am pleasantly surprised with the result.
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