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The Emporia => In the wardrobe => Topic started by: Vezelay on May 06, 2021, 18:38:06 PM
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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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That's gorgeous!
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I love that fabric 0_0
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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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@Silver Rose thanks, yes cotton/lycra ribbing for cuffs, neckband and waistband, another stash item.
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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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That's a very stylish sweatshirt and you wear it well!
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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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Second one of these I’ve seen made this week. Very nice
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Looks great, just perfect for this iffy weather we’re having.
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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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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. :)
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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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Both of those look great.
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That shade of blue looks terrific on you, as does the sweatshirt pattern.
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@Vezelay , that's lovely! Looking outside, you have made a good move making a sweater. It looks so comfortable too.
Jessie