Meet the Jenny Mock Neck
Jenny is a fitted mock-neck top with a sleek silhouette that shows off your curves. Front and back yokes add a fun seaming detail, which makes this top ideal for wearing tucked into jeans or layered under pinafores. Sew the Jenny top in your favorite knits with plenty of 4-way stretch for its body-hugging fit.
Sarah is wearing a size 00 Jenny top, reduced by 1 1/2” (3.8 cm) at the bust and 1/2” (12 mm) at the waist. We also removed 1/2” (12 mm) from the armhole depth. Her measurements are 30 1/2”, 23 1/2”, 35 1/2” (77.5, 59.7, 90.2 cm), and she is 5’3 1/2” (1.61 m) tall.
Frankie is wearing a size 18 from the 12-30 size range. We added 1/2” (12 mm) to the bust and waist. Her measurements are 46 1/2”, 39 1/2”, 49”, (118.1, 100.3, 124.5 cm), and she is 5’ 6 1/2” (1.69 m) tall.
The member bonus for the Jenny top adds a sassy cutout to the front bodice.
This month's sample fabric is from Blackbird Fabrics! Sarah is wearing a Medium Weight Bamboo Rib Knit, and the bonus pattern is a Cotton Modal Jersey Knit in Rum Raisin. Frankie is wearing a Wide Rib Knit, and the bonus is a Bamboo Jersey Knit in Raisin.
This pattern is named after our talented ambassador Jenny! You can follow her on Instagram here if you aren’t already.
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Fabric & Fit
Fabrics to shop: You’ll want stretchy fabric for this pattern since it is so fitted. Look for medium-weight knit fabrics with 4-way stretch and at least 50% stretch, such as cotton jersey, bamboo jersey, and ITY knits.
Fabrics to avoid: Avoid fabrics with less than 50% stretch. If you need help finding the stretch percentage, here is a tutorial.
Fit: This top is very fitted, so look at the finished garment measurements to see how much negative ease is in your size. Here are some fit adjustments that might be helpful for this pattern.
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Armhole depth adjustment: Sometimes a pattern might have a longer or shorter armhole depth than you need. A long armhole can impact your mobility and lift. A short armhole will be tight and uncomfortable.
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Shoulder slope adjustment: Sometimes your shoulders might be at a slightly different angle than the pattern was drafted for. Your shoulders are anchor points for any top or dress, so if the shoulders don’t fit, the whole garment won’t fit!
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Bicep width adjustment: If your sleeve is too tight and uncomfortable or the fabric is straining across the sleeve, you will want to increase the bicep width. Conversely, if your sleeve is too loose and sits too far away from your arm, you will want to decrease the bicep width.
Meet the Ulla Shift Dress
Ulla is a tailored shift dress you can wear over your favorite top or all on its own. It's semi-fitted through the bust with a slight A-line silhouette that complements the V-neckline. Ulla is double-breasted, so dig into your stash for some cool buttons. For shaping, you'll find bust darts and fish-eye darts, and it's finished with an all-in-one facing at the neckline and armholes.
Sarah is wearing a size 00 Ulla dress with 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) reduced at the bust and 1" (2.5 cm) added to the hip. We shortened the body length by 1" (2.6 cm) and did a broad shoulder adjustment. Her measurements are 30 1/2”, 23 1/2”, 35 1/2” (77.5, 59.7, 90.2 cm), and she is 5’3 1/2” (1.61 m) tall.
Frankie is wearing a size 18 from the 12-30 size range. We added 1/2” (12 mm) to the bust and waist and removed 1” (2.5 cm ) from the hip. Her measurements are 46 1/2”, 39 1/2”, 49”, (118.1, 100.3, 124.5 cm), and she is 5’ 6 1/2” (1.69 m) tall.
This month's sample fabric is from Blackbird Fabrics! Sarah is wearing a Deadstock Mini Houndstooth Wool Suiting. Frankie is wearing a Deadstock Yarn-dyed Glen Plaid Stretch Suiting.
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Fabric & Fit
Fabrics to shop: For the main fabric, look for medium-weight or heavyweight fabrics such as denim, twill, canvas, suitings, corduroy, suede, and faux suede. For the facing, pick something lightweight, like acetate, rayon, or silk.
Fabrics to avoid: Avoid lightweight fabrics, like quilting cotton or poplin, for this dress, as they won’t support the buttons and might wrinkle.
Fit: Since this dress has an A-line silhouette, it’s most important to get a good fit at the shoulders and bust. If necessary, you can always grade out to a larger size below the bust. Here are some fitting tutorials that might be helpful for this pattern.
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