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All that's left of hubby's expensive black sweater! I cut out the sides, sleeves and collar from this.
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To preserve the RTW sleeve seams, I did not take the sleeves apart. Make sure you cut a left and a right sleeve...ask me how I know! Yes, I messed up but I saved it.
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So many pieces to this pattern: 2 fabrics, lining, and interfacing. Fronts, side fronts, side backs, back, facings and pockets with pocket linings.
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Pattern instructions were horrible. They didn't even have you turn back the front hem facing and make it neat on the edges. I did it, though.
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I was able to machine sew the lining around the entire facing, however since the sweater parts didn't need lining, I had to pin the other side of it to the seam allowance.
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My little tip to make my own garment labels. Feed ribbon with Stitch Witchery underneath and use your embroidery stitches. Just cut and press with a steam iron.