Fulton Sweater Blazer // Sewing For Women
Monday, October 29, 2018
Happy Monday, friends!
I love starting out the week with a blog post containing a fabulous new pattern! I had the privilege to test the Fulton Sweater Blazer, releasing today, by Alina Design Co.
Alina's patterns are the perfect classic wardrobe staples, and this one is, of course, no different! A sweater blazer is a must-have at the moment, and this one has a beautiful collar detail to set it apart.
It comes in two lengths, the shorter View A, which I've sewn here; and a knee length View B. It also comes with 2 sleeve lengths, 3/4 and long. The collar and front opening is finished with a facing, as well as the sleeves.
The roomy patch pockets in the front are of course a fave! It can hold your phone, keys, a sippy cup... All the things, lol. And plus, I just like having a place to put my hands when I'm wearing a cozy layer. 💚
The pattern is intended for sturdy, structured knits with no vertical stretch. I used a mid weight french terry from Joann's, and while it has no vertical stretch, it is a little less structured than intended. However, it works very well, and is a super comfy layering piece!
It's a little more casual than if I had used a more structured knit, but it still gives a polished look to an outfit that feels like I'm wearing a comfy sweatshirt! I love it paired with my white Union St Tee, and with a little tuck into some high-waisted jeans, I definitely feel put together, yet perfectly comfy for all the things I need to tackle in a day.
The collar was the only bit that was slightly tricky, but Alina has included all the tips, tricks, illustrations and instructions you need to be absolutely successful! There is also a sew-along coming to her blog that will be super helpful!
Otherwise, the sewing is as straightforward as sewing a t-shirt. Since my fabric was on the lighter side, I used my serger for construction and it was a quick sew!
The fit you see here is the final fit of the pattern, some ease in the hips was removed during testing, and my version reflects that. I also did a 1/2" swayback adjustment, which is individual to my body, but because of the center back seam, it was super easy!
I sewed a straight size 6, which my bust and hips fell into, and I LOVE it! I plan to make more, and wouldn't make any fit adjustments at the cutting stage.
I'm so excited to have this piece in my closet, it will be a fall, winter and spring staple for sure!
LINKS:
Scarf: Made by Me; Fringe Scarf Tutorial by Indiesew
Tee: Union St Tee
Blazer: Fulton Sweater Blazer by Alina Design Co
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Target