I tested the half zip with split side seams, no pockets in a size 2 for little rascal. I used a black and grey sweatshirt fabric with a contrasting yellow zipper.
When I was printing the pattern, I used the option of just printing the pattern size I needed. Perfect for black and white printing, no extra lines! The tutorial is well written with a lot of pictures to explain every step. Most of the sewing went smooth, though putting in the zipper did require some thought and understanding the construction. Again a pattern test with firsts for me, I never sewed a split side seam or half zip in a sweater before. The tutorial guides you through all the steps and the result is a great sweatshirt with a very neat finish.
As you can see the size 2 in the test pattern ended up a bit too big for little rascal, but the pattern comes with a measurements table so next time I'll make some adjustments for the perfect fit. * edit, the length of the body and sleeves is shortened in the final pattern version, so I probably won't need the measurements table after all*
I love the contrast of the black and grey with the pops of colour from the zip and twill tape. Those trousers are amazing too! The size you made is a bit shorter in body and arm length than in testing for the age you make so hopefully that will help :) Thanks for all your help with testing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura, and thanks again for having me test for you! Good to know the final version is shortened a bit in length. I have some stripey sweatshirt fabric that's just screaming Hawthorn :) I edited my post regarding the shortening :)
DeleteOhhh, I love the orange details and the full outfit is beyond fabulous. Thanks for testing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Mie! I loved testing for Willow & Co!
Deletereally cool, and it looks so comfy! Love the trousers too - I have some of that fabric too, waiting to become a skirt :-) Ikea yay!
ReplyDeleteHa, thanks Jo, it really is a very comfy sweater. A skirt would look awesome in that fabric!
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