This post is all about gathering supplies in preparation to start the Sew Along in the 1st week of November.
The pattern can be ordered here: https://www.pipedreampatterns.co.uk/
For £1.50 discount per pattern ordered use the code: bagladybird
There are 6 options for the Tara Basic
- High rolled cowl collar in a dress, sweater or bodysuit
- Round scoop neck in a dress, sweater or bodysuit
I’m going to be making the scoop neck bodysuit.
Fabric suggestions:
Most jersey weights, knit, pontes, stretch velvets, elastane/lycra blends and fabrics with similar qualities.
- Fabric must have at least 2 way stretch for the sweater and dress options
- Fabric for bodysuits must have 4 way stretch due to the negative ease in pattern running length and width directions.
- For the roll collar a lighter weight jersey will cowl and hang, whereas a heavier weight jersey will create a cosy neck warmer. The fabric you choose will make a difference to the finished look/feel of the garment.
Fabric requirements (60″ or 150cm wide):
- Body Version 1 – Roll collar – 2m
- Body Version 2 – Round neck – 1.6m
- Dress Version 1 – Roll collar – 2.1m
- Dress Version 2 – Round neck – 1.75m
- Sweater Version 1 – Roll collar – 1.7m
- Sweater Version 2 – Round neck – 1.4m
Other Supplies:
- Pack 1cm wide clear elastic (all versions) you can use ribbon, twill tape or selvedge instead
- Pack 1cm wide knicker elastic (bodysuit only) you can use scalloped edge elastic for easier placement
- 3 x Sew on or Kam snap jersey snap fasteners (bodysuit only)
- Twill/ribbon for crotch placket (bodysuit only)
I’ll go through sizing in detail in part 2.
Please ask any questions in the comments below.
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Alison xx
