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Monday, 27 October 2025

Burgundy Rib Knit dress

 Burgundy Rib Knit dress from New Look 6650

I raised the back neckline slightly, and scooped the front neckline. Instead of folding the fabric under and stitching for the neckline I drafted a narrow neckband and applied that instead. The neckline measured 25" and I cut a neckband piece that was 2 inches wide by 22 inches long.

The pattern has a short sleeve and a slightly longer short sleeve, so I extended the longer sleeve by 11" to give a full length sleeve.
I didn't cut the back on the fold, instead I added a seam allowance to the centre back and moved the split round to the back.
I sewed the ties on about 2 inches higher up than the pattern indicates as this is more flattering on my body shape.

Monday, 5 February 2024

Rib knit sweater and hat

I had some pieces of tubular rib knit and decided to make a turtleneck top and a hat.


Yet again I used I used OOP New Look 6008 which I've altered the sleeve for a full bicep and the back piece for a high round back. 




The ribbed hat is made from the Fleece Fun free Beanie Hat pattern

Easy Fleece Hat Free Pattern with Video Tutorial ♥ Fleece Fun

With the red pieces I made in December I have a little capsule wardrobe coming together