Moonstone Sweater

I'd been hoping for an overcast day, as I usually do when it's time for a photo shoot. Overcasts skies are the easiest way for me to avoid harsh shadows. Though the morning started out promising, the sun broke through just as I was about to start taking pictures. The good part is that the "harsh shadows" really brought out the texture of the fabric.


Yes, I've finally completed the Moonstone sweater! This project held two firsts for me. It was the first time designing raglan sleeves for cut and sew, and it was my first time cutting and sewing such a lacy fabric. Temporarily stabilizing the cut edges was definitely worth it, and I'm sure I saved myself much frustration. Those of you who've read my Stabilizing Shoulder Seams post know that I wasn't too happy with the transparent elastic used on raglan seams. They did smooth out after washing and a good steam blocking, as you can see from the pic below (taken later in the day), but I still won't use clear elastic for this purpose again... at least not for a very long time.

Besides the boat neck, another design detail I worked into the mix was the extended length in back.

The textile designer in me, however, is most pleased with the details of fabric itself.

The fabric used in the Moonstone sweater is now available for sale.

ETA Click to read Further Notes on the Moonstone Sweater posted April 13, 2013.

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11 comments:

  1. Houseful Of NicholesApril 6, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    OH MY GOSHNESS! This is beautiful! You did such a wonderful job, and now I kind of want one, but I'm not sure I have the patience that you do. Once again, so beautiful!

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    1. O. JollyApril 6, 2013 at 5:04 PM

      Thank you so much, Natasha. A special shout out to you for the tip on marking the clear elastic. It made a difficult task a little bit easier.

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  2. Heavenly HandmadeApril 6, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    How very beautiful! Fabulous - and the model is pretty awesome too ;-)

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    1. O. JollyApril 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      Thank you. It feels great to finish this project!

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  3. BlondeApril 6, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    What a gorgeous sweater!
    I never think about making sideways knit garments... Thank you for the inspiration!!! :-)

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    1. O. JollyApril 7, 2013 at 8:14 PM

      Thanks! Depending on the style when using the knit sideways, you can sometimes use the selvedge as a finished edge. ;)

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  4. LeahApril 11, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful sweater - and I really like the textured fabric.

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  5. Chelsea B.April 11, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    So beautful! Thank you so much for sharing! You have such talent!
    http://getyourcraptogether.blogspot.com/

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  6. ElisabethApril 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Wow! This sweater is beautiful - the shadows really did bring out the texture beautifully. I love your earrings too, so pretty :)

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  7. Jen CrutchfieldApril 30, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    It's absolutely beautiful.

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    1. O. JollyMay 1, 2013 at 11:38 AM

      Thanks, Jen (and everyone), for your very kind words. :)

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