My mum thinks this fabric looks like a mangey dog and Oliver thinks it looks like snake (which I think is cool for him because he is so into
Ninjago rise of the snakes). Ben was also pretty dismissive of it, but you know what. I think I like this cardigan. Especially from the front.
This cardigan has been really fun to put together. I mean it. The
pattern is great and I love how the pattern has built in pockets. It was also a great one to do in bits. Thursday night: trace pattern. Friday night: cut fabric and sew seams together. Saturday morning add trim and Saturday afternoon: buttons and button holes (all 7!!!). Yep, here is a picture of some of my buttons. Very proud.
I really like the pattern from the front, but there is a lot of bulk at the back which I'm not sure suits me 100%. If I made it again, I might try to shorten it a bit at the back.
My bottom definitely looks big in it....but it is an interesting cardi and one that I think I will wear.
My bottom definitely looks big in it....but it is an interesting cardi and one that I think I will wear.
I really like the shape. I think it's lovely to make something that you just can't find on the high street. Lovely button placement as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Agree it's nice to make something a bit 'different'.
ReplyDeleteAugh the smeggin' internet died and took my comment with it. That is an awesome cardi, I love that chartreuse and the blue goes great with it. If you wanna remove the excess ease at the back perhaps gather and lightening stitch a few rows as a rectangle (basically shirr out the excess)?
ReplyDeleteI really like this- it's got so much personality- like a good snake would, right?
ReplyDeleteDamn internet!! What a great idea re removing the excess! Might just do that.
ReplyDeleteha ha ha! Exactly!
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