Toaster Sweaters

Please bring your lunch for a break in the class!

Size inclusive, comes in 2 Size Ranges:
Standard 00–20 (~ 31-47” bust), A/B cup
Curvy 16–34 (~ 43.5-61.5” bust, C/D cup)
*** Always refer to finished garment measurements for fitting
questions!***

Serger HIGHLY suggested/recommended, but you can also do this with a regular sewing machine! 

SUPPLY LIST
Must Haves:
1. Fabric: See patterns for sizes and yardage
Designed for mid-to-heavyweight knits with at least 20%
horizontal stretch. Sweater knits, etc.
   *****we do NOT have knit fabric at our shop. Quilter's Corner in Midlothian has a bit of a selection! Check them out!****
2. Pattern: “Toaster Sweater” - available from All Brands - let us know what size pattern you need ASAP!
3. Thread: 100% Polyester
4. Needles for knits: size 80/12 knit/stretch (ball point)
5) General Sewing Stuff: rotary cutter (45 or 60mm), scissors for
paper and fabric, seam ripper, KNIT straight pins (sharp), Frixion heat
erasable pen, seam gage, measuring tape, etc.
6) Sewing machine: in good working order, NEW needle, extra
bobbin threaded, FEET, manual

OPTIONAL nice to have:
- Serger, makes this sweater a breeze, but still easy to do with regular
sewing machine
- Thread snips (I use Gypsy brand)
- Annite’s Brand Stiletto – I love this tool!

Skills you will gain:
- How to read, cut and alter sewing patterns
- Creating a pattern that fits for your body style
- Foundation skills –
o fabric selections
o hemming, seaming and knit finishes
o negative and positive clothing ease

BEFORE CLASS:
Knit fabric: wash and dry per recommendation, don’t press

IN CLASS:
We will get your measurements and adjust the pattern to best fit YOU!
Then we will cut out your fabric!
And sew a cute new sweater!

NOTES ON SIZING:
Version #1 is closer-fitting and semi-cropped
Raglan sleeve
Allows for ~3” ease at bust
Has a slight negative bottom band ease

Version #2  swings out slightly toward the high-low split hem. 
Fitted at the shoulders
Allows for ~ 4” Positive ease at bust
Has ~7” ease at split hem
Has fairly LONG arms, check before cutting!