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Assignment: Linden Sweatshirt

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I made something comfy and cozy to wear, and it was a really quick sew! Continuing along on my garment making journey (you can see a list of past finishes here), I made the Grainline Linden Sweatshirt. This is a beginner level pattern. I wanted to add to my everyday wardrobe, and this looked like something comfortable I could make; plus, I got one Hacci sweater knit last week in my Girl Charlee Knit Fix, which is a mystery bag of six 2-yard cuts of fabric.

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The Linden Sweatshirt, in addition to a traditional sweatshirt look, also has a short sleeve hemmed option. You can use either ribbing for the neckline and sleeve/hem, or you can hem or use fabric from the sweatshirt. I decided to use my Hacci sweater knit fabric for my neckline, and I hemmed the sleeves and the hemline.

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My bust measurement is 31-1/4″, waist is 25-1/2″, and hip is 34-1/4. Since this is a garment with a lot of ease, that puts me at the size 0. I made a muslin, and was happy with how it looked, so I did not make any changes before cutting out my actual fabric except that (since I was not using ribbing at the hem) I wanted a longer top, so I added 6″ to the front and back and added 1″ to the sleeve length.

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The sweater knit was pretty easy to sew with; the edges wanted to curl a bit, but some ironing helped them stay flat.

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Because I wanted to use my new coverstitch machine for the neckline, hem, and sleeves, I sewed the neck binding to the shirt in the flat (the pattern has you attaching the front/back to the sleeves, making the neckline round before attaching the neck binding). After the neckline binding was attached, I serged the open end closed.

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I used polyester Omnithread to make everything. However, my serger uses 4 threads and my coverstitch 3 threads. I used gray thread, and rather than buying 7 spools of thread, I filled 7 bobbins with the thread. I used this cool device called the Bob ‘N Serge (I have one for my serger and one for my coverstitch), which allows you to place this little device right on top, filled with bobbin thread. Having to reload the serger and coverstitch with new thread has allowed me to become more comfortable threading both machines, which I am very grateful for. I can thread both machines in about 10 minutes or less. It’s also nice being able to save money on thread, and to be able to use any thread I have on hand (I bought 8 cones in several colors of the Omnithread, one color each).

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So, not a whole lot to say about this pattern. There are 3 pattern pieces (front, back, and sleeve), and then additional rectangles for the binding for the neckline, sleeve, and hem. The instructions and illustrations were very clear, and this is a quick sew. I agree that it is definitely a beginner pattern.

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I have another sweater knit from Girl Charlee that I just washed, so I think I will make this same top again. I’m also looking forward to making it in a sweatshirt fleece with actual ribbing…I just haven’t found the right sweatshirt fleece yet! I want to use something interesting and not a solid color. Hope you enjoyed this little review of the Linden Sweatshirt!

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14 thoughts on “Assignment: Linden Sweatshirt

  1. Looks comfy and love that striped fabric!

  2. Anita says:

    Where do I find the pattern?

  3. Allison Graden says:

    It came out really well! I like the longer fit. Where do you get the pattern?

  4. hayley says:

    I’m really enjoying your series on clothes making. Thanks!

  5. Elizabeth says:

    I really like your top – it looks really comfy! The length looks perfect too.

  6. linynp says:

    Love it! Ok looks like another in my to do!’ Ok which coverhem do you have? Not sure it’s me (probably is) but not liking mine too much.

  7. Janis Patten says:

    I love it without the bottom band, and those stripes look great on tiny you!!

  8. sunhfarm says:

    I think your modifications are great! I would have no interest in the original pattern, yours is much more commentary and appealing. Well done! 🙂

  9. you did a wonderful job – the length modifications are spot on – it looks beautiful! do you think it would look as nice even if a serger is not used ?

  10. farmquilter says:

    I no longer do garment sewing, but you are making me wish I still did!! This looks great and you matched up the stripes really well!

  11. Katy says:

    Looks great, and love that fabric!

  12. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!
    great post Sara this is amazing!

  13. Jesy says:

    This looks awesome! I just made this last night from your Dotted Boulevard!

  14. Dina Magdy says:

    were do i find the pattern

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