Winter is here! And what better time to model your new sweater than during a snow shower?
When the January issue of Knipmode arrived there was one pattern that immediately attracted my attention. It reminded me of one of my all time favourite sweatshirts and I had not seen anything like this pattern in the last decade. At the same time I noticed many RTW brands carrying this type of half zip sweater, which was reassuring as apparently the style was on trend and I was not just recreating an image from the past.
KM1901-15 is online available as pdf or printed pattern in the Knipmode webshop.
Although it looks very comfortable as a dress as well (and I've seen a few pretty versions with contrasting fabric for the under collar pop up on Instagram), I really wanted a sweater version first. I'm not of fan of pockets in knits so I just cut off the pattern at my desired length.
It was easy sailing from there on, as the oversized nature and dropped shoulders meant that there were no fitting issues of any kind. The only adjustment I made was lengthening the sleeves with 5 cm, and then taking 1 cm off again after the final fitting round.
The fabric is a lovely pine green cotton knit with a brushed back. It is almost impossible to capture the shade, as inside it looks rather grey and in the garden it is, well, as green as the taxus and pines in the backdrop.
I'm pleased with the metal zipper as it provides a subtle focus point, like adding piping to the collar. This was one of the first garments sewn on my new machine and it was a perfect project to try out different feet, play with presser foot pressure and practice topstitching with the wider feed dogs. Very happy so far!
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But when it's -8 Celsius it's nice to zip up!
Whatever the weather, happy weekend!
It looks pretty in the snow.
ReplyDeleteI have a RTW sweatshirt exactly the same which I have had for at least 10 years and I love it too. It isn’t good enough for outside the house anymore but I always choose it at home for comfort and style (very scruffy but it’s still got it). Now I can recreate it, if I can find similar fabric.
Jenny Larking
I forgot to mention I used my scruffy 90s handmade sweatshirt as a template to check the sizing. I kept it all those years, broken zipper and all! It is now officially retired :)
DeleteLooks great, especially with the metal zip and ball pendant zip-pull. Love also to see the snow falling in your photos. How I wish for the same weather here.
ReplyDeleteThanks. O yes, I feel for you. Cold weather is so much easier to deal with clothing wise than the scorching heat you're having down under!
DeleteIt looks great! I love the look of the dress version, too. Will you try that later? I'm glad you're enjoying your new sewing machine.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm not going to make the dress now, perhaps next autumn. I want to make a variety of things first with a silk blouse, pencil skirts and a spring jacket on top of the list.
DeleteLooks fabulous, that neckline turned out so well and the colour is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Allison!
DeleteThat looks ever so comfortable. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteHallo Marianne
ReplyDeleteIk ben met de trui bezig, ik heb de halsbies klaar rits erin enz. Maar hoe naai je nu de halsbies aan het voor en achterpand? Halsbies dubbel eraan stikken?
Groetjes Wilma
De reply deed het net niet, maar hieronder staat mijn antwoord!
DeleteHoi Wilma,
ReplyDeleteIk heb ‘m er even bij gepakt, is alweer een tijdje geleden. Ik heb beide halsdelen samen afgewerkt met de lockmachine en daarna in één keer aangestikt. Ik weet niet of het in de werkbeschrijving staat, maar ik heb langs de achterhals wat Vlieseline naadband gestreken. Succes, het is echt een fijne trui!
Groetjes, Marianne