tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post3293802928237012028..comments2023-06-01T15:17:07.178+01:00Comments on Diary of a Chain Stitcher : Merino and Boiled Wool Toaster SweatersFiona Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-41784156559887371112017-01-26T21:16:46.069+00:002017-01-26T21:16:46.069+00:00Thanks so much! It actually feels pretty stylish o...Thanks so much! It actually feels pretty stylish on! <br />Yes both fabrics had some stretch to them. The merino is a knit so is pretty stretchy. The boiled wool has less of a stretch to it, more like a give because of the way the fabric has been made. It doesn't need huge amounts of stretch but you do need some to get it on over your head and for comfort around the shoulders. I hope thats helpful and you do give the pattern a try!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-4606064520697465922017-01-26T21:14:49.255+00:002017-01-26T21:14:49.255+00:00O thats really good to know Kathryn! I just presum...O thats really good to know Kathryn! I just presumed all the straight stitches would pop when you tried to put them on. Do let me know if its a big success and I'll have to try next time! I really need to get my hands on the Sew U Home Stretch book<br />Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-33508711168222892752017-01-26T08:23:41.610+00:002017-01-26T08:23:41.610+00:00I love your Toaster Sweater, it is very "styl...I love your Toaster Sweater, it is very "stylish", I have a question, did you use a stretch wool fabric to do it ? In the pattern they say to use a stretch fabric, but I wonder if it is necessary. Thank you for your answer.TaLiTahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343412856672651187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-53032773980152394582017-01-21T08:15:07.228+00:002017-01-21T08:15:07.228+00:00These all look great Fiona! I've just used tha...These all look great Fiona! I've just used that technique - straight stitch with zigzag right beside it- on 2 tshirts for me son & a dress for me. It looks great as you don't risk any of the thread showing like can sometimes happen with just a zigzag. We'll see how it holds up though! It is the technique recommended in the built by Wendy sew U home Stretch book. <br />I too as drawn to version 1 but am now thinking maybe the neck of version 2 is more my style so might reduce the width of version 1 neck like Dee suggests. Your versions sound perfect for all this cold weather! Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183395919767332073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-78567866796293080052017-01-17T09:56:11.633+00:002017-01-17T09:56:11.633+00:00Thanks so much Kathy, I often feel like I ramble o...Thanks so much Kathy, I often feel like I ramble on so its wonderful to hear that you find the post worth a read! <br />I love the sweat shirting so much, wish I could get my hands on more easily in the UK!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13368473850555567022017-01-17T09:54:40.116+00:002017-01-17T09:54:40.116+00:00Thanks so much Colleen, there's something abou...Thanks so much Colleen, there's something about the details in these that does make them vey current I agree! <br />It has surprised me that the split hem one has turned out so much easier to wear as I didn't think it would flatter meFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-39881215923278236662017-01-17T09:53:32.835+00:002017-01-17T09:53:32.835+00:00Its such a quick and satisfying project isn't ...Its such a quick and satisfying project isn't it?! Thanks very muchFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-55434046709293225612017-01-17T09:52:32.776+00:002017-01-17T09:52:32.776+00:00Reducing the height of the neck is a great idea De...Reducing the height of the neck is a great idea Dee, I might give that a try myself as I think its the fact that its so close to the face that bugs me as it sits away from the neck quite nicely.<br />Do give T2 a try, I like it so much more than I thought I might!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-43454940013546055652017-01-17T02:41:05.954+00:002017-01-17T02:41:05.954+00:00As always, excellent post and beautiful tops. I a...As always, excellent post and beautiful tops. I am very interested in trying some of that sweat shirty wool fabric too.Chattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712234177027029029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-78460911082066735072017-01-16T20:29:46.545+00:002017-01-16T20:29:46.545+00:00I love THESE!!!! They are great looking and, some...I love THESE!!!! They are great looking and, somehow, extremely modern! I agree about the cowly one -- I, too, was first drawn to this one but after making it I ended up wearing it three days in a row on a car trip where I forgot my suitcase....I never want to wear it again and hated wearing it. I plan on remaking it into something one day but not any time soon! The other style just looks so great and effortless -- love the tea on you, especially!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555677225543413982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-31179996084540213642017-01-16T17:57:28.284+00:002017-01-16T17:57:28.284+00:00I love your Toaster Sweaters! I actually made my ...I love your Toaster Sweaters! I actually made my first one just this weekend as well. Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09861437799709241552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-76995448785648106732017-01-16T12:20:17.139+00:002017-01-16T12:20:17.139+00:00I, like you don't like anything too high on my...I, like you don't like anything too high on my neck but was drawn to Toaster 1. I've just finished my version but I reduced the height of the T1 neck by half and it's much more wearable for me. I do love the split hem of T2 so I think I may actually make that as my SewMyStyle version. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06411622851923670990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-86147726670896100392017-01-15T23:01:54.147+00:002017-01-15T23:01:54.147+00:00Me too Kelly! It's got quite an unusual feel t...Me too Kelly! It's got quite an unusual feel to it and it sits really nicely. Thank you!Fiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-65756242779236774482017-01-15T23:01:15.643+00:002017-01-15T23:01:15.643+00:00Mod is just the word I was looking for to describe...Mod is just the word I was looking for to describe it! Thanks AllysonFiona Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02009622644944619042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-13298658017300537152017-01-15T18:30:23.736+00:002017-01-15T18:30:23.736+00:00These are fantastic! I love the neckline, so elega...These are fantastic! I love the neckline, so elegant!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979808408348106338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566831796183567008.post-12863477525046117152017-01-15T17:38:50.818+00:002017-01-15T17:38:50.818+00:00Great job! The blue boiled wool is just so mod an...Great job! The blue boiled wool is just so mod and classy and paired with the button up skirt it's a winner!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com