These are some more Farbenmix Yorik hoodies.
Isn't it boring having to trace off one pattern again and again in different sizes? I made a mistake tracing the sleeves in Jasper's size and they are a bit short: the perfect length for him right now but a little out of proportion with the rest of the hoodie. No big matter. Charlie's is the next size up (second-largest on the pattern). It's pretty generous but you know how these boys grow. Actually this one fits me perfectly... I almost didn't hand it over.
The velour, after cutting, is a bit curly at the edges and with right sides together can slip and slide around. I learnt a useful tip when joining three or four layers: baste in twos first. E.g. at the bottom front, I basted the pocket edge to the front edge, and basted the two edges of the bottom band together. I used a long zigzag stitch very close to the edge so it pretty much just got eaten up by the overlocker in the final seaming.
During the week Andy took five roosters to a 'poultry processor' that welcomes backyarders. He said there were small batches of ducks and geese and all sorts there. So now we have a freezer full of rooster and might even feel capable of a roast this weekend. We also have one remaining rooster, on probation, dependent upon no crowing before sunrise. He's such a beauty, and taking to his new role as king of the chookyard with impressive pomp and bluster. So please, watch your beak, Blue Roo.
- Jane x
I love the stripey hoodie!
ReplyDeleteAnd I hate making things that are slightly too short - one day I will learn my lesson, and always add length
These hoodies are awesome! I would have had a hard time handing over one that fit me, too! It must be so cozy and soft. But it looks like the boys love them - isn't that the most satisfying feeling?
ReplyDeleteYour rooster does look very dignified and formidable, and clearly blissfully ignorant about the fate of his fellow roosters, eh? :-)
I love the stripes, its so tiger-y! And that rooster, his feathers are just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat second photo is hilarious. Just wondering if you pre washed your fabric and if so did it shrink much?
ReplyDeleteHi - yes I always pre-wash, and I don't think this really shrunk. It has the sort of weight and slinky drape that I think doesn't really shrink a lot. These velours were fairly reasonably priced I thought. I do recommend getting samples first because the colours are pretty hard to pick from the computer screen. The lining of Jasper's hood is called 'fiery red' I think but it's actually quite orange.
DeleteGee, your boys are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour of the first hoodie. And the second one is cool. It reminds me of tigger.
Teehee, yes, I thought Tigger when he was wearing it tonight too. Was thinking I should've put ears on the hood. But that probably would not be cool for a nearly 11 year old.
DeleteAs funny/cute as it would be, yes, that is probably a cruel thing to do to an 11 yr old :)
DeleteI love the colour of the first hoodie. The red and blue looks fabulous together.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! He is a beautiful blue laced Roo! If his crowing becomes a problem, you could sell him to a breeder! Hopefully he behaves for you and you can get some babies from him. Oh, and the hoodies are great! I need to try this pattern.
ReplyDeleteVelour party time! Those pics are fantastic...and those hoodies are obviously well loved! And yes, tracing patterns in different sizes is the pits!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these hoodies Jane. And as someone with three girls I too trace so I can reuse patterns and HATE it. I particularly disliked doing the 17 pieces for each Oliver +s coat last year. You'd think with twins I'd have got two kids the same size but no such luck.
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I see you lined the hoods, but did you line the rest of the hoodies too?
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