McCalls Pattern M7262

A new pattern, the perfect fabric and high hopes!!

Unfortunately, I didn't have enough fabric to make the long sweater but enough to make the poncho.  I was all ready to cut out the poncho when I convinced myself to make a short sweater,  since I do have a tendency to wear clothes too big for my short frame.  

The pattern went together very easy but my finished results look nothing like the pattern cover, sorry McCalls. 

I did have difficulty with sewing my buttonhole.  My newer Singer brilliance was unable to sew through the thick collar so I had to use the old Singer slant-o-matic 500, it is a workhorse.  I wrapped wax papper around the fabric to help move it along.

Although, I haven't. Worn it yet I do like it and I can see it fitting into my wardrobe.  I do have a little regret I didn't make the poncho but there is always next time.

Vogue top V9063

I found this lovely, wool blend, knit at my favorite but soon to close fabric store.  I wanted a comfy, oversized sweater.  I thought this vogue pattern would be fun to try.

This was a simple, quick pattern and I plan to make again.  I like to try and make each pattern at least twice.  

It looks quite big on my dress form but that was the look i was going for.  

I used a decorative stitch on my hem, I really enjoy using the different  stitches on my singer Brillance.  For this sweater I used #54.

As I was scrolling through the Net-A-Porter I found this sweater that looks very similar to this Vogue Pattern.