An adapted "Sweater Weather Pullover" by My Handmade Wardrobe

The "Sweater Weather Pullover" is the November pattern for The Weekend Sewing Club by My Handmade Wardrobe.

It's a Unisex pattern. I've made an XL as a gift. I added a centre front zip and 3 pockets (two embroidered with a Rugby ball logo)

Sweater Weather Pullover Version 2

 

This is the same pattern but the alternative sleeve plus a few other tweaks.

I put the standard neckband in initially but the layers had shifted, I'd caught it in the overlocker and it was not good. I cut the ruined neckband off, which made the neckline lower and the only long strip of fabric I had was quite narrow, so a new slim neckband. 

This version has the bishop sleeves. I made the hem band and the cuffs slightly shorter in length, but kept the depth. It was a real struggle due to the fabric but I love the end result.

The fabric is a stretch velvet which is very slippery. I had to change my approach a bit to sew it successfully.  For each band I sewed the short ends and pressed the seam open. I then folded the band in half, but before attempting to apply it, I machine basted the two layers together. This then gave me a stable band to apply. To keep things in place I used sewing clips and extra long pins which I wove in and out several times and sewed slowly on the machine checking nothing had slipped, then overlocked afterwards. For a very simple top it took a long time!

The "Sweater Weather Pullover" by My Handmade Wardrobe

This is the November pattern for The Weekend Sewing Club by My Handmade Wardrobe. I've made two very different versions for myself in size Large. Here's the first.

The main sweatshirt is sewn from a thick fleece backed sweatshirting. It didn't have enough stretch for the bands and the burgundy ribbing I had clashed terribly, so I went through my knit fabrics looking for something stretchy enough and co-ordinating. I ended up with this lovely leaf print.

This one is sewn as per the pattern with some minor exceptions. I scooped the front neckline slightly and raised the back neck and I added a pocket, 6 inches wide by 8 inches tall (approx 15cm x 20cm) with approx 1.5" (4cm) hem at the top. I also made the cuffs slightly shorter.

Sashay Culottes from My Handmade Wardrobe

These are my Sashay Culottes from My Handmade wardrobe. It is the monthly pattern for October for the Weekend Sewing Club.

It has a faced waist, patch pockets and a side zip

Having patch pockets on both the front and back confused me a bit, so I've added a label inside to indicate the back.

I've sewn mine from a barely black baby cord from deep stash which I think I've probably had for 20 years

Should be a soft and cosy piece for Autumn Winter.

My version of the Sundown Cover Up

The Sundown Coverup was last month's pattern for the Weekend Sewing Club from My Handmade Wardrobe.

Here's my version in size Large. I made it mostly during the Live Sew Along session. The fabric is a novelty knit of some sort. It has a black mesh background with a sort of boucle type yarn knitted into it.

I added 14cm to the length and did a small hem, but left the pockets in the marked place. I made buttonholes and added three large grey buttons from my stash.

The pattern can be made from wovens, knits or quilted fabrics. I liked the knit and quilted versions the best.

Mine is a bit big, though I cut for my measurements, probably because the knit has a lot of give. I also find the neckline  comes away from my neck and isn't very cosy.

A quick knit top

 Here's a quick knit top to close out September.

Sarah released a long sleeve to go with the Mix It Up Tee pattern and I've been pleased to use it for this top.

The Mix It Up Tee pattern is part of The Weekend Sewing Club at My Handmade Wardrobe.

Pink top

 The Side Tie top from the Weekend Sewing Club

I made the V neck version of the top in a size L. I had limited fabric so the ties are slightly narrower and the facing is from a cream coloured fabric. I moved the ties up slightly so they tie just below the bust.

It's great to be able to make something wearable from 0.7m fabric.

This is this month's pattern from the Weekend Sewing Club.