second one, but it has embroidery around the neck . .
ooh interesting. Looking forward to seeing this.
. . . I'm back behind the sewing machine again
Enjoy
Progress update
Version1 and Version 2 of mine are complete and have been worn and I'm on with Version 3.You
I liked Version 1 with the neck & hem slashes, buttons + collar so much I did a repeat of that one and both have been worn several times. I can see more copies of version 1 appearing in the wardrobe for next autumn/winter.
The pattern work for version 2, which is a variation on colour blocking, took a while. Now it's complete and made up in contrasting colours which accentuates the design. I'm very pleased with the concept although I've decided this one very much a prototype. I will make Version 2 again but with 3 changes.
Originally I wanted a looser fit with this one and now I'd prefer it with less ease, however to keep the diagonal seam lines correct at the sides, the pattern work will need to be done again on a closer fitting base pattern rather than the one where I added the ease before drawing the lines.
I like the asymmetrical stepped collar idea I used on version 2 which has a V neck but I suspect that a stepped collar will look far better in a woven than a knit, or maybe in a knit needs just a bit more tweaking.
The third change I'll make will be to try a tone on tone colour way rather than contrast. There is quite a bit going on with the lines so using a tone on tone will blend the main feature elements of colour and style lines more. I will try contrasting colours again although I'll audition the colour values first and will probably choose softer contrast colours. Some contrasts are more stark.
Version 3 is the cardigan and Real Life stalled progress on this one for several days. The pattern work is done and the fabric cut out.
I lengthened the Tshirt pattern, cut a V neck then split the front up the centre and removed what will be the front edge band. For the band I made a pattern for a shawl collar and then adapted it to run into a straight band down the front and around a curve to the side seam.
Winging it a lot on this one using the real fabric, which hasn't got much stretch to it despite being a sweater knit. That could be a mistake or should that be design opportunity? Maybe I'll get to sew it up later today or tomorrow.
I've taken photos along the way and I'll sort those when I've sorted Version 3.
Anyone else noticed that they are making more of an effort than usual to get to sew their 3 versions made up because they publicly committed to doing them on here? It's kicked in the sewing mojo for me.