Crochet vs sewing
Good day needleworkers, hope you all are doing well.
I have an ever-growing interest in making clothes, I have tried to learn different ways to make clothes but my favorite is sewing. Aside from the fact that sewing machines are quite difficult to carry around. I see sewing as a fast and interesting way to make clothes.
Sometime last year, crochet shrugs became trendy even up till now and everyone wants to have one. Since crocheting requires a lot of time and craftsmanship, the prices of crochet shrugs were relatively high.
Though I'm not a fan of shrugs my sister was kinda obsessed with having one. She planned to crochet it herself but I know it takes a lot of time to make so I decided to make one for her.
I actually wouldn't have thought of making it if I hadn't since this beautiful Lacy fabric my mum brought for me. Immediately I saw the fabric I envisioned making a shrug out of it. The fabric had a crochet design and I thought it could replace the crochet shrug my sister always wanted.
time consumed
Making this top was quite easy and quick. It took me 1 hour 40 mins because I had to film the process. Without filming it would have taken me about an hour to make or less.
the fabric story
My mum bought the fabric as scrap so it was only 1 and a half yards she could get. Scrap fabrics are usually sold on the roadside in the market. The amazing thing is that you can get quality fabrics for a great deal like 3 times cheaper than the ones you get in shops but the disadvantage is that the quantity is usually small especially when the fabric is nice and aesthetically pleasing.
the process
This is the material close-up. Beautiful right?
I folded the fabric into 4 so I could cut the front and back together
I cut it into a rectangle shape depending on the length and width of the shrug then I cut out the about 2inch low and 5inch wide on fold. You can decide not to cut the neck if you want it to be high. all you have to do is mark the width of the neckline you want and sew from there.
I folded the remaining fabric into 4as well and cut the sleeve depending on how wide and how long I wanted it to be. I made a little flare at the bottom of the sleeves to give it a more shruggy look.
I joined the shoulders together.
I hem the neck
I did 3 holes in the front as a little design
I joined the 2 sides together.
I hemmed the bottom of the sleeve and top to prevent it from fraying.
And this is the final look🤍
I know crochet tops are cute but Do you think my sewn shrug could replace a crochet shrug?
Thank you for reading my blog, and have a fabulous weekend ❤️
All images are mine and the thumbnail is created using Canva
It is wonderful. I liked it very much. The design of the front gives it an urban touch that fascinates me. Great job
Thank you so much, I’m glad you like it ❤️
This really good and beautiful, I love the design in the front part, keep it up a good work 💯💯
Thank you , I’m glad you love the design.
As you said, crochet garments take much more time and the material is much more expensive, but undoubtedly the knitted garments are unique and special.
Sewing is a more practical and economical option, although it also has its degree of difficulty. This top is very beautiful and the amazing thing is that the fabric looks like knitted fabric.
Yes, the fabric looks like crochet fabric it is just so unfortunate that it is only 1.5 yards I would have made two. Crochet, knitting, and sewing all have their own difficulties and aesthetics
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STOPI love how you made this look like crochet if one doesn’t look closely they wouldn’t notice. This is so pretty. I love it !!
Nobody is gonna know, how will they know 😂😁
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This is some high level fashion designing.
The holes you even made in front.
Please take your flowers.
You’re right crochet is time consuming and you’re such a wonderful sister for saving your sister the time.
High level lol, I will take that as a compliment.
anyway, It is super easy to make.
And thanks for the flowers 🥰
Hi. Visually it does look like a crochet garment. I think the difference would be the material of the fabric. For example, in Peru there are many different types of fabrics. In my case, if it were a garment I would choose the one with the highest percentage of cotton and at a good price of course. Very good tip Rayo.
I see you prefer cotton fabrics. If I see a quality fabric, especially for a good price I will buy it.
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I love that top, and at first sight I definitely thought it was crochet😊 ...awesome idea, to get that effect without having to go through all the hocks (which me too I don't really have the patience to😁)