Sweatshirt - Burda 04/2020

[dolcevita]

This project has been hanging around for a while waiting to be hemmed and I finally got around to it yesterday.
It's from April's Burda magazine and I used a soft jacquard knit (can't remember where from). The pattern has LOTS of ease and, for a pleasant change, I didn't need to grade out at the hips. It's a fun design, great for smart casual or just lounging around. Both the neckline and hemline are interesting and the high/low of the hem stops it from looking too voluminous. It's an easy sew, just needing a little care around the neckline.
Here it is.
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[Ohsewsimple]

Ooh nice.  Love the neckline.

[SkoutSews]

Good sweatshirt, I like the fabric. Jacquard jersey is a cosy choice! The neckline is a nice feature, with the broad neckband and front cut-out.

[Flobear]

Ooh, @dolcevita , that wasn't what I expected when I saw 'sweatshirt' in the title. Looks stylish and a little unusual  :thumbsup:

[dolcevita]

Ooh, @dolcevita , that wasn't what I expected when I saw 'sweatshirt' in the title. Looks stylish and a little unusual  :thumbsup:

Thanks, all. @Flobear , those were my thoughts exactly when I saw it. I don't wear sweatshirts much so it was nice to find something a little different.

[mudcat]

I too was surprised when I saw it.  This seems an excellent pattern for nicer "sweatshirt" or French terry fabrics.  Or even a sweater knit.  Are those within the suggested fabrics by chance?  I rather like it.

[dolcevita]

I too was surprised when I saw it.  This seems an excellent pattern for nicer "sweatshirt" or French terry fabrics.  Or even a sweater knit.  Are those within the suggested fabrics by chance?  I rather like it.

French terry would be ideal. Burda's recommended fabrics are:
Sweatshirting, medium -heavyweight jersey fabrics. Use jersey fabrics only.

It only needs 1.5m so not too greedy on fabric, either.

[charley]

Yes, I like it too along with your fabric choice. I love the heline.

[b15erk]

I loved this @dolcevita , so I bought the pattern and made it!

The neckline is lovely, but there is indeed a lot of ease - 7 inches!  It does look nice though, and you can hide many mince pies under it...  :thumbsup:

Some adjustments will be made after Christmas, and I'll make another!  :thumbsup:

Jessie

[dolcevita]

I loved this @dolcevita , so I bought the pattern and made it!

The neckline is lovely, but there is indeed a lot of ease - 7 inches!  It does look nice though, and you can hide many mince pies under it...  :thumbsup:

Some adjustments will be made after Christmas, and I'll make another!  :thumbsup:

Jessie

I'm glad that you like yours, Jessie

I reckon I can fit the whole turkey and a few mince pies under mine. Now, where's that box of Quality Street?!

[Ellabella]

That’s very nice, it looks dressier than normal but very, very comfy.

[jen]

Nice! I like the neckline, whole thing looks more special than ‘sweatshirt’ implies.