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Asymmetrical Ellis sweater from Fibre Mood

There is a new Fibre Mood * released and I got to sew a great sweater from it, the Ellis sweater . The Ellis sweater is very quick sew but stands out because of the split neckband and waistband, such a fun detail! And of course the diagonal colour block is right up my alley.   Our girl picked out the fabric herself, at least the fireworks fabric. I picked out the matching fabric. The print works well with the large piece. The sweater is a bit roomy, that is because there is a size 6 and a size 8 and she doesn't fit in the size 6, but the size 8 is still a bit big on her. Well she can grow into it. At textielstad I bought a couple of multicolour threads . I felt this was the perfect project to try it out and indeed it matches the colours in the sweater very well. Fabric : Starburst French Terry from Second Star Fabric Pattern : Ellis sweater from Fibre Mood Sizing : 2 - 14 Options : just 1, the colour blocked sweater Difficulty : 1 out of 5 stars Sewing time : 1,5 hours # Fabric t...
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Legends top 2.0 for myself

The Legends top by Stay + Stitch (previously known as Sew Straight and Gather), known for its beautiful neckline, has been updated with a new option of an A line bodice. I sewed the legends top for our girl three years ago. It has been on my sewing list to sew one for myself. So now I got the chance to sew two Legends 2.0 with the new option for myself (if you already own the legends pattern the new update (Legends 2.0) will be in your account).
The pattern is updated and now includes option A, the original fit, with a more fitted bodice and option B, an A line bodice. I sewed two tops during testing with option B. 
Also the construction of the neckline has changed. Previously the front was fully lined, now a facing pattern piece is used for the neckline. I love this, as I found the double layer a bit too warm for summer weather. 
First I sewed the red one, so I could match that with the pants I sewed recently. As this was sewed with a previous version of the pattern, the neckline is a bit higher in the red top. The neckline was lowered a bit for the final version of the pattern. After that I sewed the top with the flower fabric. They have a totally different feel don't you think?
Did you see the new charm that I have sewed on my top? I love them! I ordered them at AliExpress.
Besides the top there is also a knee and calf length dress included. You can even add pockets to the option B dress. In addition to the sleeve option, you can also sew a sleeveless top or dress. I really love that option as well. But after sewing all these tops the last months I was in need of t-shirts. If you don't own the pattern yet you can buy the pattern with a 30% discount until 11 July.
Fabric: Both fabrics come from de Stoffenstraat: Paint Swipes Leaves Tricot Roest & uni knit
Sizing: XXS - 6X
Options: 2 design options, 3 dress options, 2 dress options, sleeve or sleeveless.
Difficulty: advanced beginner
Sewing time: 2 hours

# Fabric this week: 0 in - 2 out (Total fabric in 2020: bought 41 new fabric - used 70 fabric - 28 scrap piece - 5 gifted fabric) - in total 41 in 103 out
# Patterns in 2020: 3 in - 7 out
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  1. Hilde3 July 2020 at 19:14

    Hallo, heel mooie t-shirts die u maakte. Ik ga dat patroon ook aankopen. Maar ik ben ook heel geïnteresseerd in uw gepersonaliseerde metalen ringetjes. Hebt u een link waar ik deze kan bestellen? Alvast bedankt.

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    1. Sew Cucio3 July 2020 at 19:26

      Bedankt! Ik bestelde de metalen rondjes hier: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32895777386.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.34364c4dIB5pbp

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    2. Unknown3 July 2020 at 20:02

      Wel bedankt voor het snelle antwoord! Het patroon komt momenteel uit mijn printer en de metalen rondjes zijn al besteld ;)

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    3. Sew Cucio3 July 2020 at 20:06

      Wow dat is snel! Ik ben benieuwd naar jouw top en metalen rondjes!

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  2. Mama Stien4 July 2020 at 12:04

    Hallo! Het lijkt me een heel tof patroontje. Ik ben een beginner met naaien. Nog nooit mouwtjes aangezet.... Zou ik deze aankunnen denk je? Groetjes!!

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    1. Sew Cucio5 July 2020 at 07:49

      Ik zou het zeker proberen. Van proberen leer je het meest. Je kunt het altijd eerst in een goedkoop stofje maken. Mouwen inzetten is niet zo moeilijk hoor. De hals van dit patroon is het lastigste denk ik. Veel succes! Ik ben benieuwd naar jouw top!

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