Aug 23, 2015

Liked It So Much, I Made Another!



One of the garments I'm complimented on most frequently when I wear it is the blue cotton shawl-collar sweater I made a little over a year ago.

You may recall -- or didn't I ever tell you? -- that I purchased this sweater knit in two colors: blue, which I used right away, and sand, which I haven't.  Or rather hadn't.  Michael has been asking for his own sweater since I made mine, and I finally got around to making it this weekend.

Here's what the knit looks like -- a friend of mine who's a textile designer said it's knit in the round (I think) which explains why the right side of the fabric doesn't run perfectly horizontal, but rather at a slight angle.  Did I understand her correctly?  You buy it off the bolt like any fabric (i.e., it's not in a big loop).  Maybe you know.







Anyway, once again I'm using vintage McCall's 5267.  I love this pattern and it goes together easily.  Someone on Instagram asked me if I serge the seams and I replied that I do not: I stitch them with my Singer 15-91 (the machine I've been using most this week) and then serge the seam allowances.  It's a very heavy knit and serging the seams -- while totally do-able -- doesn't look as nice as stitching them with a sewing machine and finishing the seam allowances.



This time I lined my front patch pockets with leftover paisley fabric from Zack's shirt (and my boxers):



I'm mostly done, I just have to whip stitch down some seam allowances so they lay flat, buy buttons, and make (or have made) buttonholes.  Hopefully tomorrow.

This just in: I got a new pattern!  It's Butterick 5811, a unisex (!) raglan-sleeve jacket pattern.  Looks like something that might be fun for the fall with a knit waistband and collar.



I have a busy week ahead: a pair of pants are in the pipeline, as well as a few shirts for clients, before we leave town for a week's vacation.  Hope the summer weather holds out a while longer.  

Have a great day, everybody!

9 comments:

  1. I love everything about this. That blue sweater is a secret blanket! And in the cream! Beautiful. Perfect fall preview sewing!

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  2. Will you "take us along" on your vacation??

    We love your travelogues, and any sightings of Cathy in the wild (should she be summer-ing with you all).

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  3. Just LOVE the glimpses of your busy sewing life, New York style. These two pieces are fabulous. Keep up the good work.
    I need a kick to get the structure into my life, and thus sew more.. you truly inspire me!
    Have a well earned happy holiday too!

    (this same message removed above by mistake, sorry)

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  4. Enjoy your holiday.

    Will Mary Porter be minding the MPB shop while you're away?

    Spud.

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  5. The shawl collar looks new again. Looking forward to seeing the finished tan sweater. Have a wonderful vacation.

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  6. That sweater is one of those garments that you'll wear all the time, until it's a rag. The fabric is perfect and the style timeless.
    Enjoy your vacation.

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  7. That sweater turned great! I love using leftover fabric from underwear. I feel extra put together when my underwear matches my shirt, haha! Looking forward to seeing how your new pattern turns out!
    -Caitlin

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