In today’s Jarrah sweater post, we’ll be covering everything you need to do to finish up views B + D.

First, we will go over the split sleeve that is found in both views, and I’ll even show you a couple of different tips and options for finishes. Has anyone ever done a mitered corner before? It gives such a nice clean finish!

I’ll also cover how to finish the curved hem of view B. But don’t worry – even though I don’t show you here, the straight hem of view D is exactly the same and pretty straight forward.

Are you ready for this?! It’s a fun one!

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Next up on our Jarrah sweaters – the sleeves. Today we’re going to cover the cuffed sleeve option for views A + C (stay tuned for the split sleeve tutorial for the other views later on). This is another quick and easy step, so if you’re doing one of these views,  you should be able to zoom through it no problem.

Ready?!

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Next up for Jarrah is the neckline finishing! I’m going to go over how to do the neckband (views A, B and C), as well as the funnel neck (view D). Technincally, the construction is exactly the same for both options – the funnel neck is just larger than the neckband. But in case you are a visual learner like I am, I’ll go over both separately!

Ok, let’s do this…

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Ok, we can now get started on our Jarrah sweater construction! The first step is easy peasy – the seams. We will be stitching up the shoulder seams and attaching the sleeves to the body. Like I said, a super simple step to start out with. But isn’t that nice to be able to ease into a project like that?

These steps are the same for all views. So whichever you are making, lets get started!

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Before we get started on the construction of our Jarrah sweaters, I wanted to go over a quick pattern adjustment option. Jarrah is a bit of a shorter, almost cropped length. And while I think you all will LOVE the length, I know some will want theirs to be a little longer. And thats cool, too!

Meg has included a lengthen/shorten line on the front and back pieces for all views. So if you’ve ever lengthened or shortened a pattern before, you know this is a pretty straight forward adjustment. But in case you haven’t, I’ll show you real quick!

Let’s start with the front pattern. I’ll be using the pieces for A, B, D, but it works the same way for view C.

Cut straight across the line that says “lengthen or shorten here”.

On a separate piece of paper, draw a straight horizontal line.

Place the top half of your front pattern on top of the paper so that the bottom edge lines up with that line. Tape in place.

Using a straight ruler, measure down how much you want to add to your sweater, and draw a parallel line.

I added 1 1/2″ for reference, but it totally depends on you and how long you want your sweater to be.

Also using your straight ruler, continue the center front line down a bit.

Now place the bottom half of the front pattern on the paper, too. So that the top edge matches up with that parallel line, and the centre front lines up as well. Tape in place.

Connect the side seam together.

Cut out along your new lines, and you have your new front pattern piece!

The orange area above is what has been added.

Repeat for the back pattern piece. Make sure you add the same exact amount.

Check to make sure the side seams still line up when you’re all done.

// LOOKING FOR MORE JARRAH POSTS? //

Here’s the full list of Jarrah posts and tutorials:

• Pattern Tester Round-up
• Inspiration + Ideas
• How to Lengthen the Pattern (this post!)
• Seams
• Neckband and Funnel Neckline
• Sleeves with Cuffs (A&C)
• Split Sleeve and Curved Hem (B&D)
• Hem Band (A)
• Tie Hem (C)

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