Winter White, Winter Sweater

If you’ve checked out my Fall/Winter sewing list, you noticed that I’m trying to work on some classic wardrobe items. I used McCall’s 6796 pattern for this one. It has some variations that can be used at different times of the year as well as a turtleneck collar option.

This is a pretty simple design, but the collar detail is what really makes this stand out. The large collar with the buttons (they are sewn down, so no buttonholes) elevates the look of this.

The pattern has options for sleeveless, short sleeve, and long sleeve with a collar that can be made as I did or as a turtleneck. The material I used for this is a cable knit I bought at JoAnn’s last year.

I made no alterations to the pattern. Here is a picture of the pattern envelope and the buttons used.

So, this is a great wardrobe builder piece. As you can see in the pictures, I’m wearing it with jeans, but it could also be worn with something like a velvet skirt or pants for a holiday party. I love having pieces that are versatile and can be dressed up or down.

Completed the jacket – B6104

I finally got the jacket I’d been working on done. I feel like it’s been forever, but it was really only about two weeks. There are quite a few pieces to the pattern, but once you get going, it really isn’t hard to sew together.

I made View D, which is the one with a high collar. The fabric is a wool blend coating I bought from LowPriceFabric.com. It’s raspberry wool with a lining to match.

I have to say I really LOVE this jacket. It’s warm (it was in the 30’s when I took these pictures). And the fit is great. I didn’t change anything about the pattern. That’s what I like.

The length of this view was perfect for me. I could see myself making this again using a different view and a different type of fabric. I think this pattern is pretty versatile in that regard.

One more thing, this is a picture of the robe I made at the end of last year. It’s red fleece and very warm and cozy.

I used McCall’s 4320 for this which has been my go-to pattern for robes and pj pants.

I’m Still Sewing – Slowly…

Happy new year to everyone out there!

I really wanted to have my latest project done by now, but that hasn’t happened. I feel like I’m fighting off a cold, so I haven’t been totally motivated to sew too much right now.

But, here is what I’m working on.

I’m making View D. I think it will be great once it’s done. I actually hope to have it finished by the end of the week. I try to get a little bit done almost every day.

I’ve got most of the lining done. At this point there’s really not that much left to do. So far, this is actually a fairly easy pattern to put together. The jacket is in a raspberry wool with raspberry lining.

Here is something that I did complete this year.

It’s McCall’s 4320 robe. This is in lavender flannel so it’s soft and warm. Just what’s needed when it’s a cold, rainy/snowy winter. I also made the same robe in red fleece on the last day of 2014.

Okay, so back to do some more sewing so I can get this done. I’m trying not to have any UFOs this year!