When I see wool sweater knit yardage on offer I tend to grab it — especially if it’s a color I like and I have a birthday discount offer. This particular fabric is from Stylemaker Fabrics (sold out now) and was listed as a wool/silk blend.
It’s been made up in one of my TNT patterns from Style Arc the Preston Knit Sweater. I like the raglan sleeves, with shoulder darts for a bit of shaping, and it’s nice to have pockets - although they won’t fit much more than a hand or a hanky. My only change was to raise the neckline a bit and cut the neckband just a smidge taller. Because I’m always chilly I’ll wear it over a merino turtleneck.
Next up I’m pulling a fabric from deep stash — so deep I don’t remember how long ago, or what I had in mind to make with it. It’s a short piece though, so I suspect it was going to be exactly what I’m planning to use it for now - a vest. Specifically Butterick 6901, a Lisette pattern for a lined vest, shorts and slacks. It needs to be completely interfaced, so I’m going to try using sewn in silk organza as I doubt this metallic fabric would respond well to being fused. We’ll see how that goes.
