I stacked up some of my glorious
loot from Aunt Betty so I could settle on something.
I pulled this cute little print and a coordinating solid.
The pattern is the
Going Home Sweater by
Ellie & Mac.
I want to tell you I love this pattern but I don't. I love the quality of the pattern and the directions. What I don't love is that neckline. I'm not one to show off and I wear t-shirts with a crew neck almost every day. Yes, every day. For work. This neckline just didn't suit my comfort zone or style. What's a person to do? Well, Ellie & Mac also make the
Straight Fit Raglan Top. That collar on that pattern totally suits me. So I did some simple mashing and now I can make the Going Home Sweater with a crew neck.
The difference isn't that obvious in this photo but I can assure you I'm much more comfortable.
Here is my finished Going Home Sweater with crew neck. The next hack will add pockets. Half the fun of making your own clothes is to put pockets in everything ready-to-wear leaves them out of. The color blocking on this one was fun, too.
Tools and Supplies (affiliate links):
Fiskars Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat
Fiskars Rotary Cutter
Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement blades
Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler
Grabbit Magnetic Pin Cushion
Fiskars 8-inch scissors
BLACK+DECKER Classic Steam Iron
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