Seamwork Skipper v.2 sweatshirt dress mod

2019-Jan-02, Wednesday 10:22 pm
A while back I made a first version of Seamwork's Skipper bonus variation. I love the previous version, but it's not perfect.

- For one, it's too big. I made it in an XL, so I made this version in an L.
- I also made this version longer, still not as long as the pattern, removing 22cm front and back.
- I also added 5cm to the sleeves. I'm not sure if it's just a feature I like, or if it's a my-body thing, but I find most Seamwork sleeves to be on the short side.
- Included the side pockets again.
- Left out the hood string ties, and front patch pocket, again.
- Didn't add the zipper this time.

The L is in the Misses set (the XL in the Curvy set), so I had to print them out (pattern, and bonus variation) and assemble them all over again. But it was worth it, the fit is much better. The sleeves, and general body, is a good length. Also, I noticed that the back hem is much lower than the front. This feature is almost unnoticeable in my previous version.

I made this version in a super-soft lightweight black loopback jersey. And if I could live in this fabric for the rest of my life I'd be very, very happy.



Finished Skipper v.2, with hood and side pockets, front
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Seamwork Skipper sweatshirt dress mod, with added zipper

2018-Apr-25, Wednesday 01:40 pm
Seamwork's Skipper is a nice cozy looking sweatshirt (or as we say, jumper). But it has a members-exclusive hooded dress mod that really caught my attention. Because I wear hoodies, a lot. And I have designs in my head I'd like to see realised. So this was the perfect opportunity to get started.

I made mine in a light grey marl French Terry. I didn't know what this was exactly (my local fabric shops cater more to home/occasion/dance wares), so I ordered it online. When it arrived I learned that it is a lightweight thin hoodie/jumper material.

For my version, I;
- left off the front patch pocket,
- elongated the length of the jumper, but not as much as the dress mod,
- added the side pockets included in the dress mod,
- added the hood included in the dress mod (without the string ties),
- cut the front open and added a double-sided zipper (like here, but because the material is so much lighter I needed to stablise the fabric with fusible knit interfacing first before sewing in the zipper), because how could I not add a zipper to a hoodie called Skipper? (Does this make it a Skippie?)

The length of my hoodie was determined by the length of the double-zipper I could get (28"). Which is almost too short for the pockets (they can peak out below the hem) so I tacked them to the front fabric. I was concerned the neck would be too narrow, or the hood would be too skimpy, as is often the case with purchased hoodies, but no, both are generous. The (three-piece, unlined) hood especially can cover my entire face! It's perfect. The cuffs on the other hand (ha) are a bit snug, but serviceable. I erred on the side of bagginess and as a result it is baggy, almost too big. Will have to try the smaller size next time. But overall, super comfy, and surprisingly warm.

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