There is so much I love about this sweater, not the least of which is the fabric.
Marble Black. Brushed Ribbed Sweater Knit from Boho Fabrics
- Weight: 10 oz.
- Horizontal Stretch: 120%
- Vertical Stretch: 60%
- Rayon/Poly/Spandex Blend
Lightweight, incredibly soft, beautiful drape, brushed back with smooth ribbed face… Oh, it feels so good to wear.
What I Did Differently
While my first version is wearable, it definitely required some tweaks.
- Added 1″ to the sleeves.
- Drafted a cuff instead of hemming the sleeves.
- Added 1″ around the neckline and front open edge.
- Sewed 4 buttonholes: 1 along the front edge of each front panel, and 1 along the front edge of the back panel on each side. Why, you ask? Because I like to “pin” the front panels back sometimes with bendable jump rings. It adds just a little shaping.
Notes for Next Time
I can’t think of anything! I love how this one turned out.
Project Settings
Presser Foot |
Stitch# |
Width |
Length |
Needle |
Top Thread Tension |
Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
standard zig-zag (A) |
5 |
1.0 |
4 |
blue tip |
4 |
seams |
overedge (C) |
6 |
5.5 |
3.5 |
blue tip |
4 |
edge finish |
overedge (C) |
2 |
0 |
3.5 |
blue tip |
4 |
hems |
1/4″ |
1 |
5.5 |
3.5 |
blue tip |
4 |
shoulder seam |
buttonhole (R) |
20 |
4 |
0.4 |
blue tip |
4 |
button holes |
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