Lekala 4412 – tunic from knit fabric
Hello there! Here I am again. Churning out those blog posts while I have the opportunity and the inclination! This time I bring you Lekala 4412, subtitled “tunic from knit fabric”.
I am calling this one a success. It fits just as I think that it should. Hooray for the protruding belly adjustment! The fabric is a double layered, textured knit that was in my stash. It was very soft and has worked nicely in this style.
Construction was all on the overlocker, so it was very fast. It’s also a straightforward design. I think that it would lend itself very well to colour blocking. Choice of fabric is important. You want something soft, but not thin.
The only thing that I’m not too keen on is the high roll neckline. It’s not too tight – and in fact it’s pretty much like the fashion illustration on the Lekala website – but I really don’t like high necks. Which is a bit weird because I am more than happy to wear scarves around my neck and do so on a regular basis. I wonder what is going on deep in my psyche there?
This is one of the Lekala patterns that I ordered with a narrow shoulder adjustment. It really doesn’t make much difference in this style, but after having used a few patterns with that adjustment now I am quite sure that I can skip that adjustment completely.
This is a snug dress and would be even better for winter with the sleeves lengthened. As it is I can easily layer a thin long sleeved top underneath. I am calling this dress a win. And thanks for the brooch Mum – I love it!
The colour is great and the fit is as well. I like the design lines on this. It looks lovely on you.
Cute! And lovely bright colour.
I like everything about this. And the brooch is lovely!
This one is definitely a success! I’m the same as you, don’t like high necks, but regularly wear scarves. I think it’s because I can adjust the scarf so it’s not too tight around my neck.
That is great! I too dislike high necks but scarves are OK because I can RIP them off at a moments notice … like hot flash coming 🙂 Nice fit.
That’s a great tunic and the colour looks great on you! Ahhh, the high collar thing. Scarves are a lot softer and you can put on and take off when/as you’d like. I laughed at Susan’s comment re hot flash coming…yeah, there’s that too!
Love this pattern Lara – would be easy to change the neckline to a simple binding. Think I may have to look this one up and give Lakala a go.
Scarves also keep the back of the neck warm but with a lower neckline at the front you (we – I’m quite short) look taller ! (I like the shape/size of the neckline on your apple green top.) This tunic is a great fit – it’s so inspiring to see what you’ve made – keep it up! However, Hope you don’t mind me critiquing it – I think it would look better with black tights! (Too much blue.) I love the brooch …
The tunic looks super comfy and soft. The colour suits you so well. Gotta try these patterns.
Another pattern I’m tempted to try. I’d lengthen the sleeves though, I find that sleeve length really annoying.
Fits you really well. Definitely a very flattering silhouette on you! Love seeing all your sewing makes!