Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Sweater knit contest ... Paprika Jasper sweater

When we went to Tamworth for our little Pattern Review Sewing Down Under get-together at the start of the year, we visited the local Fabric Store and I bought a few lovely pieces from this gem of a shop.  (you need to visit it if you are passing through Tamworth).  One of the pieces I bought was a lovely sweater knit in a gorgeous teal colour.  Soft and squishy, I am not sure of it's fabric content, but wonder if there is some rayon in it.

Paprika Patterns Jasper in sweater knit
Now that I was looking for what to sew next, Pattern Review has obliged by pointing me in the direction of sweater knit sewing as they are running a sweater knit contest.

back view
Well in this nice series of being pointed toward what to sew next, I had previously muslined the Paprika Patterns Jasper Sweater.  I had planned to make it in a nice sweatshirt knit I had, but I did not have enough to make it so left it for the moment.  

This is how you ensure you don't make a wearable muslin - ugly fabric time!
The Jasper sweater is not intended for a sweater knit but for a sweaty knit (sweatshirt) or a French terry but I read up on how to deal with sweater knit fabric and decided to go for it.
Welt pocket

Happy fabric lining the pocket

Vintage button on the collar epaulet
I have not put my details on sewing it here as it is all contained in my review - here


Ciao kittens - a gym item makeover next...

6 comments:

  1. Fantastic Sue, loved meeting you in Tamworth, loved this local fabric store and really love your Jasper!!! That teal looks gorgeous on you.

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  2. This is such a lovely colour, made up in a lovely pattern...you must be very pleased with it.

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  3. Fabulous work, Sue. Love that colour on you

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  4. Love your Jasper. That fabric is gorgeous and such a great choice for that pattern. This is on my wish list.

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  5. love that colour, looks like a very nice sweater knit ;o)

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  6. Love the colour on you and your Jasper looks very snuggly. That Tamworth store is a gem and it was a great weekend.

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