Working with stretch fabric

I am really enjoying my new sewing machines - the overlocker has taken quite a bit of getting used to but I think I have it now.

I bought some medium weight stretch jersey for a hoodie for Joel and wanted to use ribbing with it. This is the same pattern as the fox hoodie but then I didn't try ribs I just did straight hems.

this is the super material - sort of paint spots

this is the pattern which is quite simple but has lots of ways to alter and adapt it

using ribbibg for the sleeves and hems

the technique for ribbing is quite tricky but I researched the web and also used a good book from Tilly and the Buttons

 here is the finished hoodie

next step is to make a pair of matching joggers

They're done!

In February I wrote about my decision to unpick and frog my hubby's large cable jacket to make a much smaller one for his new sleeker self. Plus our grandson's mini me version which was too small for him.

So here is hubby's new version - down from a 46inch chest to a 40inch.

I used the left over wool to make a new veriosn for Joel.

His is slightly different to last time because he is now 4 and the original pattern was for for 2-3yrs.
The yarn is Stylecraft Life which is an acrylic/wool mix and washes well.

Hopefully these will last a little longer than last time