Colette Seamwork Magazine

I've been so bad at blogging recently. Well actually I've started lots of posts but they are still drafts waiting to be publish once I take some more pics etc. I love this next make so much it needed to jump the queue. 

Colette are independent pattern makers who are responsible for some great garments such as the Mabel skirt (I've made 2 already!) and the Laurel dress (on my to do list). 

The Mabel 

The Laurel

A couple of months ago they launched a new digital magazine Seamwork, that includes articles,tips for sewing with different fabric types and of course some great patterns that can been seen together in super quick time. 

Sounds too good to be true right? Well it is so get subscribing! 

The first issue contained 3 patterns, the Oslo Cardigan, the Madrid Bag and the Valencia Bag.

I was instantly drawn to the Oslo. When looking at a sewing pattern I normally pick the dresses and garments for a night out. I have a one year old, nights out are few and far between so my aim is to make some wardrobe staples. Things I will wear on a daily basis, not for birthdays and Christmas! 

The Oslo is a cardigan made out of knit fabric that can be made in 2 hours. 

They show a few option of fabric for this make, so it can be made as a lightweight carry or a thick, cozy and warm piece. I had a work Christmas party booked on a very cold weekend in December so I needed something warm to wear. 

On a trip to Goldhawk Road I found a cream wool fabric for £15 per meter. It was thick and fluffy so perfect for keeping me warm. I purchased 2.5 meters, 2 meters would have probably need enough. 

I printed the pdf and taped the pieces together. This was probably the longest part of the process (isn't it always!). There aren't many pieces to this cardy. The cuffs are separate and can be attached with the seam outwards and the cuff is turned up to cover the seam or the other way round. 

Assembling the pieces was quick and easy. The instructions were clean and simple to understand. A great project for a beginner or a quick make for the experienced sewer. 

This was the first time I used wool but I didn't have any problems. The machine was very fluffy afterwards though (and my clothes and the floor...). 

I'm going to be making a lot more of these cardigans. I've got some nice quilted Jersey that would make another warm one and some fun prints from Girl Charlee that will be good for some lightweight ones.