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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Two TNT patterns!

I really love this Butterick 6330 pattern.  I've made it at least 3, if not 4 times.  


We've all seen how this Jalie Helene Shaw Collar Cardi is getting a lot of love and deservedly so!  I am included in all that love! 

Jalie 3677 - HÉLÈNE - Shawl Collar Cardigan in a Striped Sweater Knit

I decided to combine these two looks with a simple modification or two and here is what this match looks like!


At first I thought, this cardi reminded me of a lab coat!  Not a look I was going for!


But somehow after seeing photos, things can look better, right?  


Here's an inside peek at the pockets and a modification I made which was to miter the front and lower hemlines.  





Yes, I do still need to get my applique scissors out and trim away the excess fabric.  


And here's the dress!  I so love this fabric!  


You can tell I shortened the sleeves of the cardi to elbow length. On the dress, I, for once, followed the instructions to make a narrow hem at the neckline and shoulders.  Typically I cut bands and sew those to the garment, but since this knit was so fabulous to work with (no rolling edges, stretchy but returned to original shape) I decided to follow the directions and simply make a narrow hem (gasp!).  Guess what?  It worked.  :)  

You'll see more versions of these garments in the future.  I'm not done with either of these patterns yet!

Thanks for reading!
Sue 






6 comments:

  1. Sue, I love these two garments and I am with you that Maxi dress is one of my favorites. Your inside finished on the cardigan are beautiful.

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  2. I love a fresh white cardi! looks great. And the knit dress - pretty fabric. From ?

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    1. I forgot that didn't I? Both knits are from a newish store in Baton Rouge, LA, close to where my daughter lives. The store is called, My Sewing Shoppe. They carry some gorgeous knits!

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  3. Don't you just love TNTs. Lovely outfit.

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  4. Love this outfit! Look at that perfectly mitered corner!!!!!

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