The Xanthea Top - a zero waste pattern by Liz Haywood

I'm back with some sewing to share! First up I'm sharing one of the most made and worn patterns during the year I've been missing from CZcams - the Xanthea Top by Liz Haywood!
You can buy the pattern here: www.etsy.com/u...
You can follow Liz on Instagram here: / lizhaywood3754
You can buy bias binding for a woven version from my shop here: www.thespeckyseamstress.com
You can follow me on instagram here: thespeckyseamstress

[@chloeslater7231]

I absolutely love the quilted one. I know you said you don't think it's worked but I love it.

[@karenbensdon4643]

All your versions are so cool!! Thank you for walking through the different versions. I only just started watching your videos but looks like you always do multiples. When you said you are an engineer it all made sense because you try out various construction options and substrates when you find an intriguing pattern. Hope you are still doing well!!

[@katrinaharborne5796]

So lovely to see you back! You definitely need to get your Cricut out of the box - I got one for Christmas and have been using it for projects for the children and my hubby as well as for me. I found Jennifer Maker's CZcams channel really great for beginners.

[@anessaharris9947]

🇨🇦😃 these are lovely

[@Bexbec23]

It's so good to have you back on CZcams! I love the jumper versions in particular.

[@lizhaywood5599]

Some great versions of Xanthea! I hadn't considered turning it into a zip-front hoodie. Many thanks for giving it a whirl (so many times!).

[@rachellynncreates2703]

Those all look great. I might have to head over and see what other patterns she has.

[@gemmanonymous5739]

I agree- this pattern is a cracker, and your versions look amazing! Your makes were one of the things that encouraged me to buy the pattern. For me, I'm wondering how to adjust it for a forward shoulder (maybe just move the armhole slits forward a bit? This would give my upper back a bit more room too) as this is something I think would make it fit me better (something I think I need to do with lots of patterns). I was wondering about making one for my husband too (another reason why the large size range is awesome).

[@TheSpeckySeamstress]

So sorry to have left this message hanging while I was taking a break from CZcams! Have you tweaked the fit? Liz is really responsive and I'm sure she'd help figure out fit adjustments?

[@gemmanonymous5739]

@@TheSpeckySeamstress thank you for getting back to me! I've since made it in the next size up, which has removed the drag lines, and I think the fit is more as the pattern intended. Hope you are doing well. X

[@Shylala3]

Lovely to see you back Laura I too have a circuit from Xmas I haven’t took out the box it scares me abit 😂 would love a beginners video sounds like a good plan xx

[@micheleallen1327]

Thanks for sharing! I'd like to see your Cricut beginner experience.