#HPHappiness 2020 - HP1239 Beatnik Sweatshirt

HP1239-fast-fabulous-beatnick-sweatshirt

Recap of First attempt details:

• Size - 12 extended to size 14 in sleeve length
• Version - faced neckline
• Fabric - bamboo sweatshirt fleece
• Changes - cut back on fold, reduced to remove seam allowance; top stitched the pleats in place vertically
• Time - From opening package to topstitching the hemline, just under three hours
• Concerns - Dolman sleeve and cocoon shape

Final version details:

• Size - 12 extended to size 14 in sleeve length; extended arm length 2", narrowing slightly; adjusted sleeve facing
• Version - collar band, extended one inch in depth to give slight cowl effect
• Fabric - Red poly/wool boucle knit from Darell Thomas Textiles; facings are a rayon midweight ponte in black, not interfaced, but does give a hint of structure to the facings that the boucle needed.
• Changes - other than the above changes, none
• Time - From opening package to topstitching the hemline, just under three hours

The previous concerns about the Dolman sleeve are put to rest. Yes, there is a lot of fabric, but with this boucle, it is still lightweight and drapes so much nicer than the fleece. It will be a bit uncomfortable under some of my coats if I am wearing to work, so I will have to choose carefully on Thursday. other than that, I love this pattern.

I can see me morphing the pleating and the shape onto other sweater patterns as it sits PERFECTLY on my shape.  This one is amazing!