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Sunday, February 14, 2016

McCall's 6992--another one--are you surprised?



Have you made this uber cute sweatshirt yet?  If not, why?  There are so many super cute versions out there and the possibilities are just endless!



I made view C this time with REAL Leather trim on the upper sleeves.  It was a risk, but I just went for it and I like it!


The textured navy knit is from FM and I believe was described as a double knit.  It sewed up just beautifully!

I may have stretched out my front neckline just a bit, but I am going to wear it anyway. Or, I might add an exposed zip in the front and take out some of the excess fabric in that area.  


I don't have much to add to this project other than this time my fabric was so much heavier and everything behaved beautifully!


I can't wait to make view E with the lace or view A with the lace sleeves.  I think they would both be perfect for cool spring days!


Try this pattern, it is easy, fast to put together and there are so many options!



 When I stitched on the leather--it won't ravel so I cut it and stitched it on with a top-stitch using a leather needle.
 



At the shoulder and neckline, I treated all three layers as one and stitched using a triple stitch for knits in that area and all is well!  I did switch to a leather needle when I got to that section of the neckline.


Can you tell I love the color orange?  I have on an orange shirt to match my orange door!

4 comments:

  1. Looks like there are plenty of design options in this pattern Sue. No doubt you will be making many more of these. Lovely sweatshirt!

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  2. That is a great sweatshirt and I love wearing a dressed up one like yours. This might help your neckline
    http://stitchesandseams.blogspot.com/2015/01/fixing-gaping-neck-after-fact.html

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    1. Thank you Lori--I appreciate the link to the fix! I will have to try that technique...I always appreciate tips from fellow sewers!
      Sue

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