Finished Project – Papercut Patterns Sweatshirt


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Pattern: Papercut Patterns Undercover Hoodie
Fabric: cotton sweatshirt fleece from Paron Fabrics
Size: XS

Shorts: J. Crew
Watch: Michael Kors
Sunnies: Tommy Hilfiger

No, it doesn’t feel like summer here yet, but it was a beautiful weekend last weekend, and Chris and I headed to the beach for our annual springtime beach walk.  This is the fourth springtime where we’ve spent a day at Hampton Beach in Hampton, NH, walking up and down the shore and feasting on fried clams (mmmm).  The weather was beautiful when we went – not a cloud in the sky and the temps were in the low 70’s, my fave.  Makes me wish it was a little warmer to go swimming., though…and it’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is coming up this weekend.


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Anyway, the beach seemed like a perfect setting to debut one of my new, favorite me-mades: a Papercut Patterns Undercover Hood, sans hood.  This is actually my second version of this sweatshirt without the hood, my first is made out of a coral Thakoon cotton fleece fabric from Mood.  I started making these around the time I became severely discouraged with my Anise jacket, and needed an instant gratification type project.  When I came to the step of adding the hood, I decided I liked the way the garment looked better without it.


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The neck edge, sleeve hems, and bottom of this version were turned under 5/8″ and stitched with a twin needle 1/2″ away from the edge.  On my coral version I sewed a hem band on the bottom of the sweatshirt, for this one I didn’t have enough fabric so I just lengthened it a bit.  This fabric was originally destined to be a Lola dress, but it turned out horribly – so not a good silhouette for my shape.  I’m glad I had enough of this yummy soft fabric for another garment.


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I’m practically living in this sweatshirt, I wore it all weekend long.  With the way temps have been this month, pieces like this have been my go-to items in my closet.  Hopefully summer weather will be here soon, but in the meantime, I’m glad I have a basic piece like this in my handmade closet now.

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7 Comments

  1. May 20, 2014 / 12:57 pm

    Lucinda, please stop making ridiculously cute things that I must immediately go copy. Thanks! 😉 <3

    • May 24, 2014 / 3:59 pm

      Lol I can't help it! 🙂

  2. May 20, 2014 / 1:01 pm

    Love it. I've been looking for a good basic raglan sleeve pattern for what feels like forever, but most of the current offerings are realllly oversized. This is perfect (and looks so comfy)!

  3. May 20, 2014 / 6:09 pm

    This looks like the perfect layering top! I need one exactly like it!

  4. May 20, 2014 / 9:02 pm

    Great top and location. Missed visiting the Hamptons on my last trip – will definitely visit next time. Tip: I made a Lola and was horrified at the fit, mainly the top, as it gaped and was too wide in the neckline. I then used vogue 8831 and the bottom of Lola and it turned out to be the best dress and I get so many compliments. Just modify the top to look like Lola and you'll be amazed how good it turns out.

    • May 24, 2014 / 4:00 pm

      It was actually the skirt that I hated – I cut it way too small, and I felt like I was wearing a sausage casing. I'm built straight up-and-down, and I feel like you need to have more of a curvy figure to wear that dress.

  5. May 21, 2014 / 2:27 am

    I love this sweatshirt, it is just looks so perfect, casual with a hint of chic. Love the location of the photos, too.

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