Perfect Pattern Parcel
Guys, I’ve been in a rut lately. Sewing, blogging, commuting, working, blaaaaaaah. Plus, I had a three-week long brutal head cold (thanks to my students, the little germ vectors.) So when I had the chance to work with Jill and Perfect Pattern Parcel to sew up something new, I jumped at it. This parcel is for the laaaadies and it has some really great patterns (details at the end of the post)! I’m definitely planning on making up the Bronte top and the Zsalya top when I have some more time (and of course another pair of Hudson Pants.)
I’ve had this knit in my stash for a while and thought it was bound for Hudson Pants but when I got this cardigan pattern, I knew I had the perfect thing. I was working on this at sewing club (it was such a quick sew…3 hours from tiling the pattern to a finished sweater!) and was originally going to use the print for the doubled over hem, but Laney had some scraps of black sweater knit that she gave me, which added the perfect contrast! Yay for sewing friends!
I made it the day before Back to School night when I had to present in front of all the parents (not my favorite night) and wore the cardigan with this shirt and black pants. At least I loved my outfit!
Cardigan Details:
Pattern: Julia Cardigan by Mouse House Creations, part of Perfect Pattern Parcel #6
Size: M (a great thing about this cardigan is it comes in XS-XXXL! I found it to be true to size)
Fabric: Hatchi Sweater knit, I bought it this summer and can’t find the same one, but this plaid one is fun!
Alterations/Changes: None, besides using a contrast fabric for the cuffs and the doubled over hem.
Guts: I wish I had taken a better picture of the side seams…I’m ridiculously proud of my pattern matching!
More about the parcel:
Bonus Pattern:
Choose a price of $32 or greater for Parcel #6 and you will automatically also be sent the Bonus Pattern! That’s only $5 a pattern. The Bonus Pattern for this Parcel is the Odette Dress by Bluegingerdoll. Vintage inspired silhouette is had two flattering necklines and a gorgeous skirt. The Odette Dress pattern goes from a size 4 through a 24!
How Pattern Parcel Works:
Here at Perfect Pattern Parcel, we believe in supporting independent pattern designers. It’s our opinion that indie patterns are just, well, better than big box patterns, and we’re pretty sure our customers think so too. So, we allow customers to show their support in naming their own price for each Parcel. We also encourage customers to allocate part of their Parcel price to the charity Donorschoose.org in order to help classrooms in need. Pattern Parcel donates all profits after expenses from Parcel sales to the charity as well. Together we’ve raised over $12,000 for classrooms in need!
