We’re so excited to kick off the Jarrah Sewalong with our fave post…the Jarrah Pattern Tester Round-Up!! Our beautiful testers have agreed to let us share their makes with you and I’m sure you’ll fall in love with their Jarrah sweaters as we did!
I really do appreciate the time and effort all of our testers put into the process for us. It’s such a valuable part of what we do and without you, we couldn’t keep creating such high-quality patterns…so as usual, I’m sending you the biggest of hugs!
Enjoy browsing these gorgeous makes, I hope you love them as much as I did. Don’t forget to check out the makers’ blogs and Instagram for more of their sewing journeys.
View B // sweater with a curved hemline and split sleeve hem
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The ease of completion. I’ve been out of the sewing loop for a bit and this was a great pattern to jump back in with! Also really liked the silhouette of view B with the curved hem from a design aspect
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I made a mash-up of versions A and B using the front and back pieces from B and the sleeves from A, love it!
It is actually what I have been looking for all winter to blend easily into my wardrobe.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Yes, I do. I would love to make a view b in double-brushed poly or merino wool jersey – I will need to size down for these fabrics. I just need my children back at school so I can get a bit more sewing time.
View B // sweater with a curved hemline and split sleeve hem
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
It was very straightforward and easy to piece together. I have not sewn a lot of knits and this pattern was a smooth intro.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I plan on lengthening the back piece slightly to really highlight the high-low hem on version B. I also plan on drafting a facing piece for the neckline to make a less sporty version.
It’s comfortable due to its loose fit and drop shoulders. It’s making me think of hibernating for the winter even though it’s summer here in the UK and we’re currently in a rare heatwave!
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I would love to make a dress version. Also tempted by view B! This make feels like the garment equivalent of comfort food (and speaking of food, the loose fit design would make it perfect for hiding any comfort food indulging)!
View B // sweater with a curved hemline and split sleeve hem
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
It was simple and really fulfilling; highly “hackable” and amends itself to a wide variety of fabrics. This was my first time printing and assembling a pdf pattern at home and I appreciate that you were mindful of placement so as to preserve paper.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Definitely! I’m in the US, so I’ve made one View B and have a cropped View C planned in lightweight knits.
WHO
Louise // Check out her sewing classes at Kings Court Crafts on Facebook
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View A // long sweater with cuffs and hem band
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Straightforward, good clear instructions. Like the illustrations.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Version B and C are yet to make. Would appliqué a design on the front and possibly the sleeve.
We absolutely love seeing what you make, so don’t forget to tag your creations with #MNjarrah and @megannielsenpatterns when sharing on social media, and check out what everyone else is up to!
Anita is the Operations Manager here at Megan Nielsen Patterns, and happily works on multiple areas of the business in any one day! Anita is the first port of call for any of your customer service enquiries, manages daily operations and oversees all pattern production, graphic design, website maintenance, inventory management & drinking all the coffee/eating all the cookies in the cupboard.
I love this model of sweater. Congratulations to all those who have adapted to their taste.
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Alicia
2 years ago
I love the jarrah! I just bought it and am looking for inspiration but I really wish this included what size people made and also wish that the pattern testers reflected the range of sizes that the pattern has. If you go up to size 20 why isn’t there a size 20 tester?
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