Have you ever needed a jumpstart to your sewjo? I find that the perfect kinds of projects for
that needed jolt of sewing energy are the simple, chic, satisfying ones. Nap-TimeCreations, the brainchild of Emily, has the perfect new pattern: The Slouchy Sweatshirt. I tested this pattern in exchange for the final version. However, this post contains all my thoughts are my own. Read on and you'll see why I like this pattern.
Experiment:
Size XS
Materials:
<2 yards of ponte knit
Black serger thread
Procedure:
If you have a name like Nap-Time Creations, then I think it
is safe to assume that her projects are suitable for those snips of quiet
time. The Slouchy Sweatshirt can be made
rather easily on a serger but if you don’t have a serger, a good ole’ sewing
machine does the job. While this may
look like just a sweatshirt, you can make it in a variety of fabrics from
sweater knit to French terry to ponte knit.
And the pattern has an elongated shoulder to give it a relaxed “slouchy”
look.
I don’t think this looks slouchy at all. Instead, it could be very upscale in a
shimery sweater knit or made to be casual in French terry. Either way, you’ll have a new shirt in the
course of an evening or afternoon.
I used some leftover ponte for the extra small size. While it fits great in shoulders and bust,
my hips are my widest part. Using the
ponte which has limited stretchiness was not the best choice. It just makes the bottom of the shirt cling
to my hips. Not so bad, just not the
most comfortable.
I had a little trouble with my neckband standing up instead
of lying flat but I fixed that by folding it under. This created a boat neck feature (which is covered by my hair -- you'll have to imagine!). Subtle amping up a basic shirt. A quick sew to fill your winter wardrobe.

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