As part of my sewing for the cold, I bought this lovely piece of merino at the Fabric Store when meeting with some buddies from the Pattern Review Down Under thread. I have made Jalie 2919 the pleated cardigan/vest and as you may notice I have gone for the vest version this time.
Previously I have made this in a jersey (bought from Spotlight) - blogged here. I do wear this a lot so thought another version would be a good addition to the wardrobe.
The only pattern alteration was to cut the armholes a little deeper - about 1cm deeper.
I reinforced the back shoulders seams before stitching with a strip of iron-on interfacing and used Steam a Seam on the hems and arm hole finishes. I twin -needled the hems and armholes.
I am pretty pleased with this vest. It is warm and light to wear and will add a great splash of colour to my cold weather wardrobe!
I am pretty pleased with this vest. It is warm and light to wear and will add a great splash of colour to my cold weather wardrobe!
The review is here and I plan to enter this garment into the 'Best of patterns' contest on Pattern Review. I hope I will just squeak it in!
Yay. You finished it. Nice colour Sue.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so cosy. Some lovely colour for winter.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Sue. I think you totally nailed it with the colour. Iin other news, I'm so mpressed with your productivity of late! I need to find that groove myself. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love this Sue. Very snuggly.
ReplyDeleteGreat vest Sue and love the colour. Good to hear the merino knit works for the pleats.
ReplyDeleteGreat layering piece! You will get a lot of wear out of this one.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great pattern, and you have made it in a warm fabric and color. It's sure to be a much worn item throughout your winter.
ReplyDeleteI still have to make this pattern. I met Emilie from Jalie this past weekend and enjoyed chatting with her very much. Looks great as a vest!
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