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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Geometric sweater

Hi everyone! 
Sorry for this late post, but while last weekend I was hoping for some rain to test my Minoru jacket.. This weekend all we had was rain, while I was waiting for some sun to take pictures.. Since that didn't happen I did sew quite a lot, so I've made some progress with my fall sewing plans!

For now this is just a short post about one of my favourite sweaters so far.. 

A couple of years ago my sister went to Berlin and she got this super cool sweater there. It's one of her favourite sweaters and looks pretty worn by now. So with the Kollabora Closet Copy challenge in mind I decided to replicate it.. 

It was quite a bit of a puzzle, because the shoulder seams are integrated in the hood seam and the side seams are moved forward a bit, so that it folds nicely. I've sewed it completely on my serger and after I got the pattern right it was a super quick make. Most of the seams are hidden, which makes for a nice clean look. The only thing is that I didn't cut the cuffs the right way, so next time I'll do that differently..
I added a snap closure instead of a loop, which the original sweater has, but I just couldn't really be bothered with a loop and took the easy route.
After looking at the pics of my sweater and my sisters one, I think I need to make her a new one too, maybe for christmas?

Next up will probably be my finished Drape Drape shirt, but as I've also finished two Hot Cocoa Sweaters from Dixie DIY plans might change..
I've been sewing along with the Anna Dress Sewalong, but I already finished mine, so that one will be coming soon too :)


14 comments:

  1. That is a super cool sweater! And I like your version better than the original!

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  2. I love this! The colours go so well together and being able to wear it in two different styles is great.

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  3. Wauw, great hoodie! Usually they look a bit sloppy, but yours looks really stylish and cool!

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  4. Ooh, this is so cool! I have an asymmetrical sweatshirt (wearing it right now, haha!) that I've been meaning to copy for the longest time-- thanks for reminding me! The construction of this looks so unique! Way to go-- that can't have been easy to figure out!

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  5. That looks incredible! It really does look nicer than the original - good work. I'm sure copying it couldn't have been so easy.

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  6. Haha thanks Rachel! My sister asked me yesterday to make her a new one as well :)

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  7. Thanks Claire! I really like the pink and grey too

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  8. Hey Wendy, it feels super sloppy and comfortable when wearing it, but I'm happy it looks more stylish! So I'm satisfied :)

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  9. Thanks Sonja! I would love to see your asymmetrical sweatshirt, I always like new inspiration :) I'll keep an eye out for it on your blog..

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  10. Thanks Sonia! It did involve a lot of thinking and shifting the orignial around, before I finally got it, but now I'm super happy with the pattern I've got!

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  11. This is one seriously cool sweater - I love it! Great colour combo and I really like how versatile it is. It's something I would buy if I saw it in a shop, for sure :)

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  12. Thanks for the compliment! Maybe it would be cool to try and make a free pdf pattern out of it.. As sizing wise it is also quite easy to fit I guess..

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  13. I'm really sad this isn't a pattern. I would make one ASAP! It's awesome, very skater.

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  14. Maybe one day I can make you happy with a free pdf pattern.. Just need to try it first!

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