I was reminded today by my mother, in her usual unsubtle way, that I have something I had promised to make her... A Sweatshirt Jacket!Though not hanging to nicely on the hanger, this is the black one I made for myself about 4 years ago... At the time I bought a navy sweatshirt and fabric to make one for my mother... Ya I know! It is high time I get to it!!! So, I will surprize her with it sometime between the time I f
inish it, and Christmas... and I think I will count it as another UFO finish for Finn's Challenge... 8-)This next photo shows you the inside of the jacket, and the fabric I decided to use... My mother wants the same design I used on my jacket, but I am kind of thinking I may leave the ...?... Gosh my mind ain't a workin' tonight...?... what's it called? The stuff around the neck, bottom and cuffs of a s
weatshirt!? I know what it is, but it escapes me right now!!! Grrrr... Anyway, you know what I am talking about, I may leave it on the bottom of the next one.... I found that the back of mine, and the other gals that learned with me, tented out at the bottom, and it did not look very good. What I did to correct that was open a bit of the bottom binding at the seam on each side and thread some 1/4" elastic through the back, tacked it down on the side seams, and restitched the binding. It does help!
Here is the navy sweatshirt, the fabric I plan to use, and the pattern. I had wanted to use a pattern of tulips, but Mom really likes this braid of sorts...
So, I thought to perhaps do a tutorial of it. Any interest in that?
14 comments:
Yes yes, tutorial on the jacket would be fantastic. Thanks for offering!
I would LOVE a tutorial on the sweatshirt!!! Please!
Ribbing -- is that the word you were looking for? Yes, please do a detailed tutorial on this project! I would love to see how you do it. I did one for myself a number of years ago but had no instructions to work by. I was just winging it. It turned out ok, but not something I would wear outside the house, if you know what I mean!
MGM
I love sweatshirts turned into fashionable wear! I have so many patterns and books I have picked up over the years, and they are so outdated now. This one you are doing, or have already done looks very attractive. The ribbing, is what I call it, is a bit hard to replace because like you said, it may distort the shape. I have this problem with sewing anything that has a stretch in the fabric.
Thanks for showing this off. I think is is very pretty!!
Most definitely interested in a tutorial. I have always liked the look of sweatshirt jackets. You can certainly do a lot with the fabric to give each one a unique personality.
I think you should make your mum a second one for spring with tulips!
Yes, yes!! A tutorial would be great!! I'd really like to try this!!
cute! I know all about good intentions of making things. my poor kids have to wait forever for projects that they want me to make. must get better at that!
Oh a tutorial on the jacket! I've never made one and this would be a great help! I'd love to give it a try :)
Love the jacket Myra!
Yes please a tut weould be great!
Hugs
I would absolutely LOVE a sweatshirt tutorial too!
That sounds cool. A tutorial would be neat.
I love the braiding on the front of it please do the tutorial .
Yes please. I'd love to make one of these but don't know where to start.
Love and hugs Gina xxx
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