After seeing all of Anne’s wonderful sweatshirt posts the last few weeks, I thought I needed one. I really liked her version of the Tavlikki sweater, and, although I don’t really do pattern downloads as a rule, I did download this one! It was worth all the printing and taping, and I am in love with the neckline.
I took note of Anne’s comments about widening the neckline, but I must have a smallish brain, because I didn’t need to add anything to get this over my noggin.
For the first time in my entire sewing life, I successfully overlocked clear elastic into the shoulder seams.
Catch me while I faint, I told myself. I cannot believe this worked so perfectly!
The fabric is from EOS – a “luxury sweatshirt fabric” that is soft, cozy and sooooo nice to wear. It was my first time sewing sweatshirt fabric, and it was a dream to work with. The sweater itself came together within a couple of hours. The hardest part was ensuring the starburst darts were perfect. I stitched them with my regular machine using a stretch stitch.
I cut straight size, no FBA, but I did grade up a size through the hips. The first time I wore this, DD’s 1 and 3 remarked on how they loved the starburst darts and split hemline. Those are the selling points of the pattern, right?
I must say, though, it’s a bit drafty through the waistline with those hemline slits, so I usually wear it with a cashmere camisole, especially in such blustery weather as we’re having today!
Mezzo Couture 
Beautiful! It’s made so well, and the fabric really makes it extra-special: it looks very expensive and luxurious. 😉 (And yes, when the wind hits just right, there is quite a draft up those side splits, isn’t there? Brr!! )
A true wardrobe staple. Love the overlocker and elastic skills.
Ooh nice. I think the slightly structured shape works very well on you. I may have to buy this pattern…
This looks really great on you. And congrats on the overlocker thing… I did that this year too… so easy and so professional looking (although who’s going to see it – other than us readers).
Such a classy wearable piece – congrats – excellent on you!
A fabulous top. The darts are a gorgeous feature. I might have to buy this….
So wonderful to make something fresh from the envelope/printer! You could try basting those side seams closed a bit lower to see it you can get it over your head for the future or even extend the tail for more drama next time around. Love your hair too!
Success! Just lovely. And so cozy looking.
Beautiful and classy- gorgeous bit of kit!