Jalie 2795

[Vezelay]

Just completed this 25 piece Jalie 2795 zip cardi in French terry print and cotton lycra plain, colour blocked. I took my inspiration from this great example and the fabrics are from my all too static stash.

I reduced collar length by an inch, similarly the bodice length, also 2" off the sleeves which are still quite long. No other changes as it's a great fit, thanks Jalie. Can't wait to make another one now. It's just a pity that - as Hawk-eye aka DH pointed out - my birds would appear to be mostly flying upside down!! Duh - at 2 metres hopefully no one will notice  .

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[Helen M]

Don't take any notice of Hawkeye @Vezelay, it's great!

[William]

Wow!! Very well done!!  :thumbsup: Beautiful use of fabric!

[Silver Rose]

It's lovely @Vezelay , unusual fabric but I like it. Birds? What birds. Enjoy wearing it.

[annieeg]

It looks fantastic   I have great respect for your patience - 25 pieces !!!! 

[Gernella]

I like that @Vezelay I've been fancying something like that for casual wear and it's got a shoulder seam in, some haven't.

What birds, he's seeing things that aren't there.

Just had a look it doesn't have  a shoulder seam in, at least not the 'round one'.

[Vezelay]

It's actually a raglan sleeve @Gernella, not set in, but please don't let that put you off. I've made a few of this type from different patterns and this is my new favourite.  I should also mention it has a ton of top stitching which seemed ott at the time but gives the jacket a nice professional finish.

[Nevis5]

Looking fabulous, @Vezelay !  I have made a dress from that print - it's hummingbirds - but I think my fabric was viscose jersey.  Gorgeous.

[Vezelay]

Aha! I checked and humming birds are in fact known to fly upside down. Just as I thought  .

[Gernella]

It's actually a raglan sleeve @Gernella, not set in, but please don't let that put you off. 

From memory I've only every had them in handmade cardigans @Vezelay .  I always think they make me look round shouldered, and you know what it's like when you get an idea in your head. 

[RachelB]

@Vezelay  This looks AWESOME!!!

[Ellabella]

Lovely @Vezelay your usual beautiful standard of workmanship.

[Tamnymore]

Lovely jacket!