Thursday 23 July 2015

Going for Casual

This is my most recent make, because blogging about things in the order I make them just isn't the done thing!

Sophie cardigan

Sophie is the new pattern release by Muse Patterns.  Sophie is a cute, sporty cardigan - a fitted style, which curves gently in at the waist and flares out again over your hips. Raglan sleeves add a casual touch and also give great opportunities for mixing fabric, which is exactly what I did.


Sophie cardigan

I was lucky enough to be one of the testers for this pattern.  I cut a size 36. BTW I love the sizing of Muse Patterns - they are designed for the taller woman with a slightly bigger bottom half than top half, so I pretty much fit straight into a 36.

This pattern comes with so many collar options and front closure options that every version I've seen so far looks completely unique.  I chose to make the v-neck button up version, but as you can see I applied domes instead of buttons.

Oh, and there are two different pocket options.  I was really taken by the half circle at the side seam.

Sophie cardigan

The entrance is just enough to fit my hand into, and spans the entire front of the jacket.

Sophie cardigan

You could have so much fun with these pockets.  Not only the trim but the pocket lining could be a third contrast colour.

The sleeves are nice and long, as you would expect for the taller woman, and are perfect for me without having to lengthen at all - whoop whoop!  I know not everyone has long arms, and it's not the most complicated adjustment to make, but just not having to worry is a bonus.

Okay, enough about my Sophie, you should get on over to Muse Patterns and check out the lovely cherry red version with a collar and zip-up front.  It is delicious!

A few more photos on my Flickr -->


8 comments:

  1. Lovely! I really like the binding on the pocket. The fabric mixing is so chic!

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    1. Thanks. I just had to fix the domes so i haven't worn it yet. But it should go with a few things in the wardrobe.

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  2. It's a little thing but I love the curved binding on the pockets.

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    1. They definitely drew me in, they are sooo cute.

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  3. I love the pocket binding as well. I am always on the lookout for a cardigan pattern. I might have to try this one!

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    1. I hope you will try this pattern, it's a great casual cardi. I really love the red version with a collar on the Muse website.

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  4. Great cardi! Thanks for mentioning that Muse patterns are designed for 5' 10" women. That's me!

    I need a good cardi pattern, so I think I will give this pattern a go...
    :-)

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    1. Oh I hope you do try this cardi, there are so many options and they will all look different, and the fit is great.

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