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Title: Grainline Linden sweatshirt
Post by: Vezelay on May 06, 2021, 18:38:06 PM
I've had this pattern and fabric in my stash for years so it's about time they were put to some use. Its a bit jazzy for me but it's a lovely quality fine French Terry from Girl Charlee (when they had a UK outlet) and having worn it during an outdoors chat today it's grown on me.

This pattern has been around a long time and is dead easy and a fast sew. Made a straight size 4, no alterations except for shortening the sleeves 2", and the fit is exactly as I'd hoped.

I love the comfort and practicality of wearing sweatshirts, so going to make a couple more of these now. It's not summer here yet!

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Title: Re: Grainline Linden sweatshirt
Post by: Catllar on May 06, 2021, 18:42:40 PM
That's gorgeous!
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Post by: Bodgeitandscarper on May 06, 2021, 18:43:14 PM
I love that fabric  0_0
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Post by: Silver Rose on May 06, 2021, 18:44:57 PM
It looks great on you, warm and comfy too for these chilly spring days. Did you use a ribbed fabric for the cuffs?
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Post by: Vezelay on May 06, 2021, 18:57:17 PM
@Silver Rose thanks, yes cotton/lycra ribbing for cuffs, neckband and waistband, another stash item.
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Post by: Tamnymore on May 06, 2021, 18:59:02 PM
Ooh that is lovely.  Looks nice for the current non-spring  we are having. Just to note if anyone needs ribbing fabric Immanuels has several colours at £2 pm via their FB page.  :)
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Post by: dolcevita on May 07, 2021, 14:07:25 PM
That's a very stylish sweatshirt and you wear it well!
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Post by: Lemon Syllabub on May 07, 2021, 14:17:12 PM
That looks lovely. Your fabric really works as a chic sweatshirt.  :thumbsup:

I've just had a quick peek on the Grainline Studio's website. They do really nicely shaped basics. Very tempting.  :)
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Post by: Ohsewsimple on May 07, 2021, 14:35:54 PM
Second one of these I’ve seen made this week.  Very nice
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Post by: jen on May 08, 2021, 08:03:47 AM
Looks great, just perfect for this iffy weather we’re having.
Title: Re: Grainline Linden sweatshirt
Post by: Vezelay on May 18, 2021, 12:55:51 PM
Another Linden in plain cotton/lycra. Took a 3/8" s/a this time instead of 1/4" to cater for stretchier fabric and topstitched the raglan seams. Not very exciting I know but I'll wear it loads.
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Title: Re: Grainline Linden sweatshirt
Post by: Lemon Syllabub on May 18, 2021, 13:16:37 PM
I love the colour. I would wear it loads too if it were mine. :thumbsup:

I've made a note of what you said about using a different seam allowance to cater for the stretchier fabric. I'm such a novice when it comes to sewing knits; it's great to read the details of how accomplished TSPers sew their projects.  :)
Title: Re: Grainline Linden sweatshirt
Post by: Vezelay on May 18, 2021, 15:39:49 PM
Thanks @Lemon Syllabub. Sometimes you would sew a size down for stretchier fabric but I decided not to for a two reasons: firstly I didn't want the bother of tracing out new pattern pieces; and from previous experience I'm paranoid about making garments uncomfortably small. I've ruined some gorgeous fabric doing that. I decided that I wanted a slouchy sweatshirt and that's exactly what I got.

But it's amazing how different fabric behaves for the same pattern - easy to get caught out.
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Post by: Boppingbeth on May 19, 2021, 00:28:20 AM
Both of those look great.
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Post by: dolcevita on May 20, 2021, 11:01:19 AM
That shade of blue looks terrific on you, as does the sweatshirt pattern.
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Post by: b15erk on May 20, 2021, 12:37:58 PM
@Vezelay , that's lovely!  Looking outside, you have made a good move making a sweater.  It looks so comfortable too.

Jessie