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THREADS magazine, September 2009, page 23
A paneled knit top
Christine Jonson Patterns #714 (CJPatterns.com)
If you're looking for a T-shirt alternative, this knits-only pattern is a fantastic option. Plus, you get two patterns in one. The guide sheets are like a mini textbook; besides cutting and sewing instructions, a separate worksheet is provided to help evaluate appropriate sizing. On the Cross Your Heart Top, the back shoulder-seam match points are missing, but our tester suggests adjusting the gathers on the corresponding front seam to make the two lengths match. Our tester can see this style elongated into a dress, too. She envisions the front collar band on the V-neck made from a complementary stretch lace or embellished with a continuous line of embroidery or a beaded design.
(Sized 4-22 for busts 30.5-48 in.) *For knits only
-Tested by Janith Bergeron, Barrington, New Hampshire
Style Tip: Dress it up or dress it down-wear this top with your favorite pair of jeans or over a pencil skirt for a slimming effect.
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