Cover Ups

Latest Fabric Trends Cover Ups!

By Wendy Gager for Knitwit

It might be summer in Australia at present, but that doesn’t stop it getting cooler in the southern or the mountain regions after sundown. So, Wendy from Knitwit has created these charming tops using fabrics that are lightweight, breathable and easy-to-sew.

A stylish cape/poncho that is fl attering to all body shapes – great as a cover-up on cooler days or nights when wearing something ‘skimpy’ underneath. The fabric is lightweight and feels wonderful next to your skin. Fabric: Rechelle Boucle Knit, polyester/ acrylic/wool, colour: Silver/Grey, 150cm wide, $22.95m. Pattern: Burda 6992

Below: A great fl attering style to suit all shapes and sizes. A perfect cover up that will take you into the cooler seasons, making it a must-have jacket for your wardrobe. Fabric: Rechelle Boucle Knit, polyester/acrylic/wool, colour: Biscuit/Brown, 150cm wide, $22.95m. Pattern: Kwik•Sew K4029 view A

Above: This is a really versatile blouse pattern to also wear undone with a black camisole underneath. Don a belt and wear with black pants and you have one really smart outfi t to take you through the different evening temperatures. Fabric: Alberta printed stretch cotton, cotton/spandex, colour: Black/Bronze, 140cm wide, $14.95m. Pattern: Kwik•Sew 3620 view A (minus the waist tie).