I bought a 2 x 2 ribbed jersey rayon blend (no lycra) last year from Gorgeous Fabrics and sewed it up today. Christine Jonson’s Travel Trio 3 raglan tee with the turtleneck rather than the neck band was exactly what I was looking for.
I cut size 14 to the waist and a size 16 through the hips. I added 1″ to the length of the body of the sweater and didn’t shorten the sleeves. I used a 1″ hem on both raw edges, finishing with the 3 thread coverstitch.
We’re still trying to figure out the camera settings. Sigh. Pardon, please?
Love the neckline!
The back. Quite comfy, I hope the fabric doesn’t stretch too much more. I’ve had it on for a dog walk and the hour it took to get these funky photos.
Annnnd…the front. This will be a staple in the winter wardrobe. Done. Serged together and coverstitched: fast and easy.
What a great fit! We have very similar figures, it seems… I might have to try this pattern. The shade of grey is so pretty too.
The fit will depend on your fabric, for sure, Pam. I was definitely gambling with this one! Measure pattern, guestimate stretch of fabric, cut, try piece on the bod, serge, try on, stretch, steam, pray. LOL! You know how it goes.
Oh how I would love to make a sweater exactly like yours! Great fit!!
Leah, I was trying to replicate a dearly beloved Ralph Lauren wool sweater that needs to be replaced and this was the perfect pattern. Give ‘er a try!
Could that be any more perfect? The fit is so nice. Nice, nice, nice!
That looks fabulous on you!!!!
Marybeth! This looks wonderful. My test is always “if I found it in a store, would I want to buy it in every color?” – and I think you’ve done it.
Very nice!
This looks just wonderful on you – the fit is perfection!
Love it!
What impresses me are the seams! As you know, I prefer to knit myself but really, so pleased you did those seams well. It’s a bug bear of mine. Wonky seams. Yuk. I see them all the time and even worse on high end Designer name knitwear. £1000 for a sweater with wonky seams? The rich are mad.
I mainly knit jumpers too but couldn’t hope to get such a fine rib. Been looking for something similar so maybe sewing it is the way. Thanks for the insight. Looks great on by the way.
Such a super basic! You got a really nice fit.
Thanks guys! I love comments
This is a great pattern, anyone can make it work.