The Siskin Top in Yardblox Cotton Modal Double Knit

The Siskin Top in Yardblox Cotton Modal Double Knit

Today's post has me very excited. It's another collaboration with Yardblox and there is a giveaway involved! This time, we're featuring a type of fabric you've likely have never heard of, but will most definitely want on your body.

I've always loved the quality of Yardblox fabrics; then tend to carry textiles that you don't see elsewhere, but that remind me of garments I've admired in pricey boutiques. I love that so many of their fabrics have lots of colors to choose from. And I especially love that they have a huge selection of knit fabrics with matching ribbing, which is what I was seeking for this Siskin Top.

For this collaboration, I sewed the Siskin Top (View A) in their Solid Stretch Liquid Ammonia Mercerized Combed Cotton Modal Double Knit in the color way Burnt Orange. I'll admit that I didn't entirely know what I was ordering when I chose this fabric. My decision was based mostly on the fabric weight and the fact that it had matching 1x1 ribbing that I used for the neckbands, the sleeve cuffs, and the waistband.

It wasn't until I received the fabric, that I really dug into what liquid ammonia mercerizing really is. Mercerization creates a really soft, lustrous, and strong textile. Traditionally, the mercerization process uses caustic soda which uses more water and produces a lot of chemical byproducts. The process of ammonia mercerization is a nearly closed-loop process, creating much fewer chemical by-products and an even stronger, silkier fabric than caustic soda.

Mercerized fabric has a different hand than non-mercerized fabrics. They wash and wear easily, with very little pressing need. The fabric feels substantial, but still pliable, soft, and comfortable on the body. It's hard to explain, you've really got to feel it for yourself. Luckily, Yardblox has a huge selection of liquid ammonia mercerized fabrics.

I used this fabric for the Siskin Top Sewalong (coming soon!) and it was easy to work with. The raw knit edges don't roll, the fabric has excellent recovery, and both my serger and sewing machine sewed through it like butter.

I'm so happy with this Siskin Top in this very special fabric. A big thank you to Yardblox for sponsoring this fabric and giving some away to one lucky winner!

For this collaboration, Yardblox is graciously giving away two yards of their Solid Stretch Liquid Ammonia Mercerized Combed Cotton Modal Double Knit and one yard of matching ribbing. And I’m giving away a copy of the Siskin Top sewing pattern (or other pattern of your choice).

To enter the giveaway, by 11:59pm MST on Friday, November 20th you must:

A winner will be chosen and contacted via email the morning of November 23rd.

Best of luck and happy sewing!

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