Pattern: Papercut Patterns Undercover Hoodie
Fabric: cotton sweatshirt fleece from Paron Fabrics
Size: XS
Shorts: J. Crew
Watch: Michael Kors
Sunnies: Tommy Hilfiger
No, it doesn’t feel like summer here yet, but it was a beautiful weekend last weekend, and Chris and I headed to the beach for our annual springtime beach walk. This is the fourth springtime where we’ve spent a day at Hampton Beach in Hampton, NH, walking up and down the shore and feasting on fried clams (mmmm). The weather was beautiful when we went – not a cloud in the sky and the temps were in the low 70’s, my fave. Makes me wish it was a little warmer to go swimming., though…and it’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is coming up this weekend.
Anyway, the beach seemed like a perfect setting to debut one of my new, favorite me-mades: a Papercut Patterns Undercover Hood, sans hood. This is actually my second version of this sweatshirt without the hood, my first is made out of a coral Thakoon cotton fleece fabric from Mood. I started making these around the time I became severely discouraged with my Anise jacket, and needed an instant gratification type project. When I came to the step of adding the hood, I decided I liked the way the garment looked better without it.
The neck edge, sleeve hems, and bottom of this version were turned under 5/8″ and stitched with a twin needle 1/2″ away from the edge. On my coral version I sewed a hem band on the bottom of the sweatshirt, for this one I didn’t have enough fabric so I just lengthened it a bit. This fabric was originally destined to be a Lola dress, but it turned out horribly – so not a good silhouette for my shape. I’m glad I had enough of this yummy soft fabric for another garment.
I’m practically living in this sweatshirt, I wore it all weekend long. With the way temps have been this month, pieces like this have been my go-to items in my closet. Hopefully summer weather will be here soon, but in the meantime, I’m glad I have a basic piece like this in my handmade closet now.
Lucinda, please stop making ridiculously cute things that I must immediately go copy. Thanks! 😉 <3
Lol I can't help it! 🙂
Love it. I've been looking for a good basic raglan sleeve pattern for what feels like forever, but most of the current offerings are realllly oversized. This is perfect (and looks so comfy)!
This looks like the perfect layering top! I need one exactly like it!
Great top and location. Missed visiting the Hamptons on my last trip – will definitely visit next time. Tip: I made a Lola and was horrified at the fit, mainly the top, as it gaped and was too wide in the neckline. I then used vogue 8831 and the bottom of Lola and it turned out to be the best dress and I get so many compliments. Just modify the top to look like Lola and you'll be amazed how good it turns out.
It was actually the skirt that I hated – I cut it way too small, and I felt like I was wearing a sausage casing. I'm built straight up-and-down, and I feel like you need to have more of a curvy figure to wear that dress.
I love this sweatshirt, it is just looks so perfect, casual with a hint of chic. Love the location of the photos, too.