Another Linden Sweatshirt

That's right, it's another Linden Sweatshirt! After last weeks linden, I made one for my Mum. The fabric is from Guthrie and Ghani, I mentioned it in this post. Already, the Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt is one of my favourite patterns. Not only is it super quick and easy to make, it also is really comfortable and and looks good. My Mum thought so too. She chose the fabric and the pattern, and all I had to do was sew it up. I love sewing things for others, and it's even better if you see them on a weekly basis after you've given them away!

I made view B of the pattern, and added three quarter length sleeves, rather than short or full length ones. I really like this pattern with that sleeve length too, and I might add them onto my next one. Despite having made two jumpers with exactly the same pattern (other than the sleeve length) they look completely different because of the fabric. This fabric was a lot harder to sew with than the other one, mainly because of the amount of stretch that it has. I sewed it up using a zig-zag stitch and a ball point needle, but I think that using a walking foot was what made it possible and I would highly recommend it, it made is so much easier!

Finally, I've started to realise just how much blue clothes I've been sewing! These are my Coco top, my Belladone dress and this jumper. I love wearing blue, but I didn't quite notice how many of my handmade clothes are of that colour! Not that I regret making them, but taking this photo made me smile at how predictable my wardrobe is!