Another Finlayson sweater
The first Finlayson sweater that I sewed for my husband turned out to be quite a hit. He’s worn it so much that it is starting to get a little worn out. The fabric that I used for his “wearable muslin” was fairly stretchy and lightweight, and hasn’t worn and washed quite as well as I would have liked. For his second Finlayson sweater I used a more robust knit, also from Darn Cheap Fabrics.
I made this exactly the same as last time. Size Medium, no alterations. I think that the sleeves are too long, but I have been instructed to leave them as they are and not sneakily shorten them (I did consider it).
Last time I made this I left the collar uninterfaced. It really suffered a bit as a result, so this time I made sure to interface the upper collar piece with quality knit interfacing. Most construction is on the overlocker, with a little bit of machine stitching to baste the collar pieces in place to the neckline, and to do the top stitching around the edge of the collar.
On first wearing, my husband discovered a problem. There was a slash in the centre back of the sweater, just about the right size and position for it to look as though someone had stabbed him in the back!
I can only guess that I somehow put that very neat slash there with the rotary cutter at some stage when the sweater was being cut out. I have managed to repair it with a small zig-zag from the wrong side. After a thorough steam press it’s virtually undetectable, thanks to the texture of the knit fabric.
He really wasn’t a very cooperative model. There are now another two of these sweaters in the cut-out-ready-to-sew box…
You have some pretty good shots for a non cooperative model! (Is it a bit too weird to be complementing someone else’s husband on their website? Perhaps I’ll stick to commenting on the sewing).
Great sweater
Very cool. Love the neckline.
My husband is neither a cooperative model OR photographer. I feel your pain 🙂
The sweater looks fantastic on him though, so well done!
You do make such fab knits Lara! My husband is the same with posing. I have to promise him that I will literally only need to take 3 photos – front, back and side……
I have seen this pattern a few times and love every single one. Maybe my husband will finally get something made for him… Maybe 😉
Great sweater (and great save on the back)! I love how the collar looks with the stripes, too–it’s very cool!
I like the sweater, and I think your husband is cute, even with his finger in his ear…..
I laughed at your husband and his idea of posing! The conversation in our house usually goes something like “smile” and the reply is always “I am” as he is looking serious enough to scare small children. Next time I will cut his head off I think!
I really like the fabric you have made the latest version out of but then I am always a fan if stripes.