It's about time! I have taken way too long working on Orangina. Even though this was my second time making this top, it just would not go by quickly. Of course I did stop working on this project to create the Back to School Vest and create two skirts...still this was a looming weight on my knitting shoulders. I am going to re block it, now that it is seamed to gain a bit more length on the bottom and to even out the ribbing. I think this came out fairly nice and will get a bit of wear here and there. 
Stats:
Size - This top came out way too big my first go around, so I actually made the X-Small for the front and decreased an additional 18 stitches for the back. I also made the lace portion longer than the pattern called for.
Yarn - I actually used the suggested yarn which was Rowan's 4-ply cotton. My purple version was made using wool. Not a smart choice for San Diego.
Needles - US 4
Additional Modifications - I seamed the top a bit more to keep the scallops tighter and to avoid a loose neckline.
Changes - After I re block this top, I'll see whether or not I want to add an inch or two more on the bottom. Since cotton tends to stretch with wear, I think I might just keep this as is for longer wear.
I am still plugging away at Orangina. I’m finally on the ribbing portion and am not sure how long I will make it, since the body is already fairly long. I have my added the Knit Clips to the sides in preparation for seaming. Since I already blocked both halves.
In sewing news, I have signed up for a great 16 week sewing course! It is offered by the San Diego Community College District and is free! To add to my excitement, they are using Bernina’s to teach us. I called my Mother immediately after the class (even though that was midnight her time) to share the news. She’s going to ship mine to me in the next week so I can have it to bring to class. There were 45 of us in the evening class. This is just what the Doctor ordered. I’m self taught in all of my crafting, so this is going to be a nice change. I really want to understand proper technique and the right way to fit myself for designer-looking clothing. The fact that my shape is not the standard (whose is, anyway?) means I can be bold and daring without compromising fit!
I hope to have an FO for you before weeks end….
