We’re so excited to kick off the Jarrah Sewalong with our fave posts…the 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 like 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 it as much as I did. Don’t forget to check out these ladies blogs and Instagram’s for more of their sewing journeys.
WHO
Corri // Check out her website & on IG @corri_sheff
MADE
View B // sweater with curved hemline and split sleeve hem
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the ease and speed at which the pattern sews up! It looks fantastic on!
WHO
Mary // Find her on IG @marythimble
MADE
View B // sweater with curved hemline and split sleeve hem
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love the split sleeve option and the high /low curved hemline. The dropped shoulders are lovely and easy to make as well as wear.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I am planning another one with a more scooped neckline. I also think this would work well as a t shirt in Jersey or a knit jumper.
WHO
Caitlin // Find her on IG @caitmakesthings
MADE
View B // sweater with 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!
WHO
Marnie // Take a look at her at Horris and Needle on Facebook on IG @horrisanddeedle.
MADE
View A // cropped sweater with cuffs and hem band
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
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 mroe sewing time.
WHO
Catherine // Find her on IG @Cohuttacate
MADE
Mashup of View A and View B // sweater with curved hemline and split sleeve hem at an extended length, with pockets and a cowl neck.
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Sewing something, that I otherwise might have passed on. I enjoyed the knit fabric.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I used view A and B, added length to make a dress, added side seam pockets, lowered the front neckline and made a cowl neck.
WHO
Lisa // Find her on IG @sewlongmarriane
MADE
View B // sweater with 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.
WHO
Chloe // Take a look at her blog – Clobber Creations
MADE
View A // long sweater with cuffs and hem band
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
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)!
WHO
Aimee // Find her on IG @aimee.sews
MADE
View B // sweater with curved hemline and split sleeve hem
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
I love how quick it was to complete while still having fun details like the curved hem and split sleeves.
WHO
Sonia // Find her on IG @jadesovic2
MADE
View C // cropped sweater with waist tie and cuffs
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
- The originality of the front part with the curved front.
- The fact we can mix colors.
- Comfort.
WHO
Jennie // Find her on IG @stitchedbyjennie or visit her website, Stitched by Jennie!
MADE
View A // long sweater with cuffs and hem band
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Yes, I will definitely be making more. This is a great basic sweatshirt pattern, and will be easy to modify too!
WHO
Jess //
MADE
View B // sweater with curved hemline and split sleeve hem
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Ease of putting it together. Can easily do in a weekend or a long evening.
WHO
Sophie // Take a look at her website, Moineau & Petit Pois and find her on IG @moineau_petitpois.
MADE
View C // cropped sweater with waist tie and cuffs
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I will make a version A and an other version C (both cropped length) but I will shorten them a little bit :)
WHO
Katie // Find her on IG @zyzoaustralia
MADE
View A // long sweater with cuffs and hem band
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
I can imagine a t-shirt with folded up cuff sleeves and the tie waist.
WHO
Chelsea // Find her on IG @lilkitty_bigcities
MADE
View B // sweater with 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
MADE
View A // long sweater with cuffs and hem band
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
Straight forward, good clear instructions. Like the illustrations.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Version B and C yet to make. Would appliqué a design on the front and possibly sleeve.
WHO
Marie // Find her on IG @ruedesreglises.
MADE
View A // long sweater with cuffs and hem band
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The look, it is easy and fast to sew for a great result.
WHAT SHE IS PLANNING ON MAKING NEXT
Maybe (I’ll) turn it into a dress
WHO
Maureen // Find her on IG @atomic_beet
MADE
View C // cropped sweater with waist tie and cuffs
HER FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE PATTERN
The ease of making it and the surprising flattering final fit.
WHO
Stephany
MADE
All Versions!!!
// SHOW US YOUR CREATIONS! //
What about you?! We’d love to see what you’re creating from the new Jarrah sweater pattern!
Don’t forget to tag your creations #MNjarrah and @megannielsenpatterns to share what you’ve been working on, and check out what everyone else is up to!
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// LOOKING FOR MORE JARRAH POSTS? //
Here’s the full list of Jarrah posts and tutorials:
- Pattern Tester Round-up (this post!)
- Inspiration + Ideas
- How to Lengthen the Pattern
- Seams
- Neckband and Funnel Neckline
- Sleeves with Cuffs (A&C)
- Split Sleeve and Curved Hem (B&D)
- Hem Band (A)
- Tie Hem (C)
I love this model of sweater. Congratulations to all those who have adapted to their taste.
Silvia
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?