Tag: classic sewing

Trudy Turtleneck

As I mentioned in my previous post, I want to work on some classic items to add to my wardrobe. One of the things is a classic turtleneck. I have some other patterns that I’ve made, but I really wanted a very basic/classic design.

I found this pattern for the Trudy from Wardrobe by Me after a quick Google search. Here is a picture of the pattern options:

I love it when a pattern has many options and can be used seasonally. The above turtleneck is made from a polyester knit that is not very stretchy. It has enough stretch to get over my head, but it would have benefited from being made in a larger size. This one has the “high” collar.

The next one is this navy blue top made from poly cotton knit. I also used the next size up in the pattern, basing this on the finished garment size rather than measurements.

This is made with the short collar, which is sort of like a mock turtleneck. This one fits great and is very comfortable.

So as I work my way through this year of sewing classic garments, I will probably make this again in black and maybe red (I love using red as a “neutral” for me). I can already think of other things I can make to wear with them.

What things do you consider to be your classic, must-have items to wear? I’ll be sharing more as I continue sewing and building my wardrobe.

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.