Saturday, March 19, 2016

So, I made another Hoodie


So, I made another hoodie.....
What could I say? 
She asked me nicely. 
Another Lekala this time #4385.
I sewed it up in some light weight unbrushed cotton fleece from my Melbourne shopping trip.
To sew the pockets I used a combination of this video tutorial and the O+S Blog post.
This Lekala instructions are not overly hand-holdy.
I interfaced the edges that would be sewn to the zipper.
Not in the instructions but it helps prevent the fabric stretching when you sew the zipper in.
I shortened the zipper using this method. To stop the zipper head coming off I tried melting a few teeth (not successfully) but then satin stitched the top with embroidery thread and a big eyed needle.
I used my labelling tape on the neck band, next time I would give the inside hem band the same finish.
The hood was meant to be a single layer with a turned twice hem but I made a lined hood and trimmed the excess of the front.
I think I could have safety sewn it, as it was and gently stretched the two edges to meet.
It took me five hours sewing time but a fair bit of that was getting the pockets just right!
Zara actually wanted me to leave the cuffs off but I talked her into  it.
I think it needed them, to balance with the waist band.
~Zara's Verdict~
This jumper is amazing. I literally haven`t taken it off since Mum finished it. The fit is superb, I absolutely love it! 
The hood is really big and wonderful. I love the soft grey and will wear it to many netball trainings and games. 
Lekala patterns are amazing. I recommend them to any body who wants a perfectly fitted garment without having to spend hours of time fitting and making a muslin. 
I think I may be making a few more of these.
My girls seem to love their active wear.
And I love sewing things they like.
And I love them.

Thank you for reading, as always.
xx Nicole

10 comments:

  1. Great job on the hoodie! It looks adorable on her. Thanks for the link to the tutorial on shortening zippers. I've been looking for a good one on separating zippers for a while now.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you!
      I saved the cut off zipper pieces and I am going to try and remove the zipper stops and see if I can reuse them.
      My Biggies love their hoodies...
      xx N

      Delete
  2. Love the last two pictures of the girls together! -Sarah

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you Sarah.
      I wondered about a 'silky' finish knit, whether this could be quite elegant?
      xx N

      Delete
  3. Beautiful! The last two pictures of your girls together are so sweet. I need hand-holding with complex patterns, still, but when I feel more confident I may try one of those Lekala patterns :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Thank you Suze.
    There is no hand holding, make a welt pocket, um-yes, okay.....

    The Twins are very close, not at school, totally different friend groups but they spend a lot of time together at home.
    xx N

    ReplyDelete
  5. Oh I just love those last pictures of the girls together :) This hoodie has such a unique design! You sewed it up fantastically!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thank you Kristin, I kind of wish I had a twin...
    xx N

    ReplyDelete
  7. They both look amazing Nicole. I have taken down both patterns and i am going to have to get them and make my own

    ReplyDelete
  8. Do Jenn, I think I may be making Elsa's and quite possibly Zara's too.
    Thank you!
    xx N

    ReplyDelete