Never underestimate the power of a woman with a sewing machine.
There's always sew much fabric and sew little time...but there should be time to sew up the new 5 out of 4 Sandra Dolman Tunic (or Dress)!
The new Sandra Dolman Tunic/Dress pattern has several fun options:
- Tunic or Dress length
- Short or long bottom split bands
- Short or long sleeves
- Optional hood
- V Neck or Crew Neck
- Optional Thumbhole Cuffs
I sewed up my Sandra with some random waffle knit from Water Tower Textiles, and beautiful Double Brushed Polyester (DBP) from Libelle Sewing.
They mesh together so beautifully, and go well with my 5 out of 4 Zen Pants (also Libelle Sewing fabric - Scuba!).
This top was easy to sew up, and I love the options and oversized fit. It definitely makes me feel better about the lumps and bumps I don't like about myself.
And I love that it covers my behind - it's always cold!
I tested this top out as a layer while closing up our trailer, and the hood made it nice, as the back of my neck didn't get cold, and I looked fashionable while sweeping snow off the trailer roof.
As you can see, it's not a slim fit top, but has a nice drapey feel to it. With that in mind, I definitely recommend a lightweight fabric such as the Waffle KNit or light Sweater knit to prevent a weird boxy feel.
Get your pattern here, and sew it up for all seasons!
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Dear Weekender,
I like you.
Love, Me.
I've had 5 out of 4's Weekender Tunic pattern in my to-make stash for eons, just waiting for the right fabric.
When I met Libelle Sewing's Denim Cable Knit Fabric, the Weekender was ready.
With a lovely light drape, but warm enough to keep me cozy in the house that manages to continually drop to 18 degrees Celsius (64 Fahrenheit).
The Weekender pattern has a plethora of options:
- Short or long sleeves
- Loose or skinny sleeves
- Thumb hole cuffs, hemmed, or rolled sleeves
- Hood, funnel neck, crew neck or scoop neck
- Placket with lace up detail option
- Regular, high-low, or banded hem
I opted for long loose sleeves, hemmed sleeves, hood, and regular hem. And it's perfect!
I didn't shorten the length, and LOVE that it covers my behind - my hips and bum always get cold, so longer length is the perfect solution.
Even Husband commented on how good this sweater looks on me and says I need to make more - so that says volumes!
Now I need to stock up on more cable knit and make myself every variation of the Weekender to keep me toasty and fashionable this long Canadian Winter.
Grab your Weekender Pattern today!
**Affiliate Links Above used - I love these patterns, and without the help of those who love their patterns, marketing would be extremely difficult for the pattern makers we love and learn to love. Affiliate links help with the hours, fabric, and tears that go behind testing each pattern in order to provide a real-person view on the patterns for you (and me!)
