Sunday, June 29, 2014

For the Boy

Hugo's turn again!
Some comfy casual gear.
First up.....
The Newcastle cardigan by Thread Theory.
A very groovy soft jacket.
Certainly not your Nana's cardy.
The pattern suggests using self fabric for the collar but as I had the perfect match for the knit, I used ribbing.
I actually really like the finish it gives/
I chose to interface the under collar only.
The instructions suggest 'stitch in the ditching' on the shoulders but I also stitched the back facing in place.
Rather then press my seams open I finished them together and topstitched in place.
I didn't sew the front facing down, the buttons and button holes keep that in place.
The pattern takes you through a nifty cuff finish, I sewed mine as I would a basic jumper as I really thought I would have to shorten the sleeves, I figured I would be cutting them off.
I was wrong!
He likes it just the way it is!
He is not %100 sure about the colour but I wanted to use something I had, just in case he didn't fancy it.
I also had the perfect enamelled MOP buttons, again from my sweet friend Claire.
A neat fit, not tight but not sloppy.
He reckons grey or chocolate brown next time.
What do you think?

 xx N
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  1. runciblespoonJune 29, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Looking fab! I love the green, but can imagine it looking very sophisticated in a dark grey - can't wait to see what he chooses for the next one.

    Thanks for the tips on the pattern, Nicole. I'm very tempted!

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    1. motherof5June 30, 2014 at 4:25 AM

      Thank you Catherine.
      I think the green is growing on him and the fact that it is very sharp style, helps.

      We have just ordered charcoal knit, he insisted on paying for it, himself, getting such a young man!
      xx N

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  2. KatyJune 29, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Can't tell you how much I love this! I showed Jay the pattern and he didn't like it. But then I have never seen him in a cardy. Ever.
    I like how it looks like a comfy blazer when it is unbuttoned.

    I think Hugo should go for grey, that's my vote in!!

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    1. motherof5June 30, 2014 at 4:28 AM

      Grey won!

      I am sorry Jay doesn't like it, Jed is a little unsure....
      Thank you!

      xx N

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  3. justmejayJune 29, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Looks fab on! My vote is for a dark charcoal grey too :-)
    I really want to make this for John - I do actually think he'd wear it :-)

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    1. motherof5July 6, 2014 at 5:13 PM

      Thank you Justine, he as actually worn it out and evidentially received several compliments of the female kind, so it was a success.

      I think it would suit John well.

      xx N

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  4. AnonymousJune 29, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    You never cease to amaze me

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  5. Lightning McStitchJune 29, 2014 at 10:58 PM

    I think the green is actually perfect. It's much more youthful! I (think) I'm planning a red/navy windproof one for my hubby but first I'm trying it out on my dad in some very grandpa-esque dark grey knit with a cable self stripe. That one will look cardigan-ish!
    I like your finishing with the topstitching too.

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    1. motherof5July 6, 2014 at 5:16 PM

      I think your dad will look very handsome. Jed is keen for one but I am not sure if he is a bit tubby, he wants cream...... not sure about that.
      Cable self stripe sounds very nice.
      Thank you!
      xx n

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  6. CindyJune 30, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    I love how the cardigan looks sewn up! It will be quite snappy in a grey.:)

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    1. motherof5July 6, 2014 at 5:17 PM

      Thank you Cindy, Hugo was really keen at first and then wavered a bit, but I am glad I sewed it up.
      I have ordered some charcoal knit, hopefully I will get top it before the baby comes.
      xx N

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  7. JoyJune 30, 2014 at 2:29 PM

    Ooh, I love this! Very stylish. That's my favorite green, but I can definitely see brown or gray as a good choice. I have Thread Theory's pants pattern, but my hubby (like yours) wants to attain a different size before I make them up. Maybe I'll just make the for my boys in a few years (:

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    1. motherof5July 6, 2014 at 5:20 PM

      Jed is really keen on this cardy and the Jed trousers. He has lost a few kilos but we are off on Hols so I suspect they may sneak back on....
      Hugo would like the Jed shorts for school.
      Thank you Joy.
      xx N

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  8. MelissaJuly 2, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Very impressive, Nicole! And what a dapper boy you've got :) I, too, think it would be amazing in a charcoal.

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    1. motherof5July 6, 2014 at 5:20 PM

      Thank you Melissa, I love that he loves clothes!
      xx N

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  9. mcJuly 2, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    It is so perfect! And, I personally have a soft spot for this color green. I dress a baby boy...not a young man. But, he had a marled grey, shawl-collar sweater from Gap last winter, and it literally went with everything and could be dressy or casual.

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    1. motherof5July 6, 2014 at 5:22 PM

      I found the perfect grey marl knit, I think wooden or cocoanut buttons will be the go.
      I do like this green too, I figured I would snitch it if he didn't wear it.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  10. nest full of eggsJuly 4, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Doing buttonholes on stretchy fabric would not be my favorite thing to do...

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  11. motherof5July 6, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    As it is interfaced, its no big deal Rachel. That said, I definitely did a few practice ones first.
    xx N

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