Turtle Power!

After a disappointing start to my challenge, I am very pleased to report that I have not one, but two successfully completed makes.

 

Included in my fabric total are several jersey offcuts from the rag market, all averaging around 1.5m each so a decent enough size to make a top from. Some are cut into rather strange shapes though, so clever pinning out skills are required. This time around I chose a white ribbed jersey with black stripes, and a bottle green with black stripes. The jersey isn’t too thick, just warm enough to keep the autumn chills out so perfect for this time of year, and ideal for me for the winter months too – it’s like a sauna in our office during winter, so good layering pieces are always welcome.

 

Papercut patterns Rise and Fall Turtlenecks were my patterns of choice. I purchased these patterns last year and made a lovely grey Fall turtleneck which saw me nicely through the colder months (and I knew that the fit was good so wouldn’t be disappointed, unlike my first project!)

 

 

 

I tackled Fall first, using the white and black fabric.

 

 

 

I love this! I only finished it last week but it’s been worn to work already. The fit is perfect for me, so comfy and easy to wear. It’s such a quick and easy sew too – I am probably the slowest sewer in the world, but easily got this done in an evening.

 

 

Originally I only intended to make the Fall turtleneck, but after it turned out so well I thought it would be rude not to make a second one. This time I opted for the Rise version.

 

 

This pattern is more fitted than the Fall version, and I think it's probably my favourite. Its fitted but still nice and comfy to wear.

 

 

So, I am now the proud owner of two lovely turtles! Both perfectly fitting, super quick and easy make. I actually didn’t start sewing the Rise until around 10pm on Friday evening, but still got it done before bed AND had time to read my book, BOOM!