It all started when I saw an ad in February Vogue featuring a model wearing the comfiest, fuzziest sweater in existence. So I thought, and flipped back to it, and thought, and realized that I have a knit in my stash that would be perfect for a sweater like that.
I made some changes to design in the photo. I wanted a skinnier sleeve. It is hard to wear a big sleeve like that under a coat (at least any coat that I own). And if I can’t wear it under a coat, that would limit its utility for me as a winter garment. I also wanted a hood. I’m always cold, so I actually use a hood to keep warm whenever I’m wearing a garment that has one.
I entered my sewing room, lapsed into a trance, and emerged with a sweater several hours later. As far as I can tell, the sweater made itself.
instead of darts on the sleeve, I used pleats.
hood
hook that has a matching eye to hold it closed
inside out view, showing the silk charmeuse sleeve lining.
Rolling in Cloth 
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Oh, wow! How cozy.
wow, just wow.
Wow! I wish to have sucj ‘lapsed into a trance’ for few hours… Amazing piece and I am sure it is great for the winter.
Oh, I want this! I’d be quite happy if another one made itself (and shipped itself across the ocean to me, of course). Love, love, love!
Gorgeous, just my style too (wink, wink!).
Love it! Boldly textured knits are the best.
Brilliant! And very cozy looking. I like to have hoods on my garments for the same reason.
I am seriously crushing on this!!!!
You’re really skilled at creating clothing. 🙂
That’s really cute. I’m sewing a sweater knit now and have fused every piece. Did you do that or was your knit really stable? I especially like your hood.
Thanks! I did not fuse it. The knit is fairly stable, and I wanted the garment to be more sweater-y than jacket-y. I generally don’t use a lot of fusible in my work.
Totally love this sweater! It is somehow elegant and cozy at the same time, which is quite a design feat. Bravo!
lovely!
Gorgeous, Claudine! It looks so stylish *and* cuddly!
Love it. Looks super cozy and warm.
This is just gorgeous – I’m fascinated by your knit fabric, so textural and three dimensional!
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