Despite my very long list of jobs yesterday, I found myself rather distracted by a new sewing pattern. I’ve had the digital version of the pattern for about a month but it’s been sitting on my iPad - just waiting ! I did manage to work until around 11am and completed a few items on the ‘to do’ list but it was a struggle. Then, I came across my waiting pattern and new, I needed to ‘start’ something. My initial plan was to download the pattern and make it up, ready for using some time soon. However, I noticed a recent fabric purchase had been washed and was ready for sewing and that was that !
The pattern is called the LB Pullover by Paper Theory. There are two options for the pullover neckline, a turtleneck and a regular crew neck. I’ve chosen the turtle neck version. This pattern is very simple Make, only four pattern pieces for the whole pullover. I also used my overlocker to sew the entire thing, so a very quick sew. I’m yet to hem the sleeevs and the bottom but I’m almost finished.
The fabric is a bold red and white stripe cotton jersey. It’s a lovely strong but lightweight fabric for my pullover. I like the fit of the pullover, it’s quite a loose fit but I’ve shortened the body slightly and graded to shoulder/top of the pullover down, one size. I often find loose fit patterns are much too broad on the shoulder area to fit my body shape but this pattern works very well. I also tend to have problems with sleeve length, again the sleeves will be perfect with a 2 cm hem.
I’m really pleased with my new pullover. I’m already planning to make more of these tops. I’ve seen lovely examples made in linen and other woven fabrics. As an extra bonus, I bought this striped fabric from a local fabric shop, it was stacked in the sale section at £2 per meter, amazingly good value !
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