Remember when I said I needed some comfy warm clothes for the cold windy evenings in upcountry Maui? Well I finally have my first set. This one is made out of organic-cotton terry-cloth in an eggplant color. I found it at
Fabric Mart right after Christmas for $6.99/yard. There is very little stretch, so I had to keep this in mind when I chose my patterns. The two qualities I like best in this set are the color (I think I will still love the color even as it fades over time) and how amazingly soft it is.
To create this look, I used the pants from Burda 7890, which I have made before, and view A from Kwik Sew 2760. I added a kangaroo pocket from Kwik Sew 2762 to the pullover front. Both of these patterns are very easy, but I found I really struggled to get quality sewing time in this week.
The Kwik Sew pattern uses a 1/4" seam allowance, and except for the top-stitching, it can be completely constructed on a serger, which is what I did. I used a twin needle for all the top-stitching since I didn't have enough spools of thread, in a matching color, to use my coverstitch machine. Because this knit is fairly stable, I think it worked out beautifully with hardly any puckering or waviness in my hems, etc. The pattern doesn't tell you to line the hood, but I did so that I would not have any raw seams exposed. I really like how that turned out too. I just happened to have a t-shirt in my stash in a very similar shade of purple. Using a t-shirt knit minimized the bulkiness when I attached the hood to the body of the pullover. Here are some detail shots.
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| Lined Hood |
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| Kangaroo Pocket |
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I have already done a review of the Burda pants
here. I did a couple of things different on this pair. I lowered the crotch curve by about 1/2" and raised the height of the waist by 3/4". I also used 1 1/2" wide elastic in the casing. Does it scare you to see patch pockets like this on a pattern envelope? I remember when I first saw this pattern, I was worried the patch pockets would look "home sewn" if I tried to attempt them. But in my experience, if you use a stable knit, they seem to turn out okay.
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| Patch Pockets |
Here are the two pieces put together. The pictures were taken with no daylight, so they are not that great. I will try to update them when I can. This set is incredibly comfortable and will see a whole lot of wear for the next couple of months. Have a great week!
32 comments:
Looks beautifully warm and cosy, and I love that colour. I'm glad you will no longer be freezing any more this winter!
How great does this look - warm, comfy and stylish!!! I would live in this if the weather was cold...
You look so cozy and warm. I wear basically the same thing when at home in winter. Toasty!
Great style choices for this outfit Mushy. The hood detailing is really well done too.
I have the Burda pattern but only made the top which came out quite well - your two pieces look great together and really comfy.
Very nice. You look like you are warm and cozy.
Looks great, warm and cozy.
You really managed to whip out a great fit with this set. The style of both pieces really suits you.
What a great jogging suit! Perfect fit!
I'd probably think, why make a jogging suit, when I can buy one so cheaply from Target or Walmart! But then, I look at yours and realise that it looks so much better! The fit really makes a difference.
oooh!! If you need more warm tops, I TOTALLY recommend view B from that Burda pattern - it was originally in a Burda magazine (11-2006 #116 if you wanted to search on PR) and it's one of my all time favourite patterns of theirs. I made quite a few back in 2006/2007 and I still wear them regularly now.
Of course, you've just made two fantastic comfy pieces, so who knows when you'll need more!
Only you can sew a jogging suit and make it look absolutely fabulous!! I would never be able to tell you sewed this at home, it looks like something I would buy at a store. Great job!
Oh I so like this!!! Very nice!
Perfect outfit for hanging at home. It looks very comfy and warm.
Lining the hoodie looks good.
That looks really comfy and stylish - I love that your pants do not look too baggy because all the patterns I have tried for this kind of thing are really baggy . I love wearing comfy clothes like this - like wearing a hug and a cup of tea. You look really good in these but I think you would probably look good in a sack too - a compliment I must explain ! I still thought the weather in Hawaii was perfect - I went there about 30 years ago ( on a cruise around all the islands - Gosh I was lucky- Hawaii is so beautiful ) and thought I was told the weather was always just lovely .
Great choice of color and it looks so comfy & warm.
A really nice casual outfit. You are so talented. I can see you walking on the beach all cozy with that outfit on!
You look marvelous! I need to make a set like this in fabric which will deter dog hair.
Looks wonderful! Goes to show that even the most casual clothing, when sewn right and fitting the person wearing them, can look absolutely terrific.
I like it and I need a set!
The fit is fab. Great job on the kangaroo and patch pockets!!! Looks very RTW.
Great outfit for lounging about on a cool eveining!
Great combo outfit - hope you stay warm.
Wow, I want one!!! This is really cute and looks so comfy & warm, makes you want to cuddle!!
Very stylish. I love the colour.
Both stylish and cozy looking. And the pants style so much nicer looking than what you could buy, particularly the patch pockets which aren't bulky like the common in-seam variety.
What a great set! The overall effect is loungey but well-fitting--anything but sloppy. I am impressed by the crispness of your patch pockets on the pants.
This turned out fabulous, lovely color on you and cool how resourceful you are grabbing a tshirt to line the hood part too!
LOL, I'm having a hard time finding sewing time too - spending too much time trying to figure out how to get my ducks in a row so I can sell some of my creations -- legally! Yikes! This does look lovely and comfortable. Not, it doesn't look home sewn at all!
What a cool jumpsuit!!! Love the fabric choice & style:)
What a great tracksuit. It is fitting enough to show your shape but not so much that it is tight. Just what you want in a tracksuit.
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