Very wearable, comfy cut

I’d ordered this pattern a while ago but forgot about it! Then, while browsing the Fold Line for inspiration I stumbled across it and realized it would be perfect for a length of Merchant and Mills Ivory denim I had.

The PDF was different compared to other patterns I’ve used, as it indicated the sizes using colour, rather than numbering. Regarding the sizes, beware! Make sure you check the size table before choosing which size you use. I would normally choose 34 but as this is (I think) a French pattern, originally, I remembered that for French sizes you need to add 2 to the usual number  you take in Swiss/German sizing. So I took 36 and was glad I did.

Sometimes the instructions were a bit difficult to follow but I muddled through. The collar was quite awkward to attach, as at this stage the neck opening had not been slashed.  Regarding the neck opening, I’d recommend to check you can get your head through before sewing down the facing in case you need to add a few centimetres as it’s a bit tight (and I have a small head). I also chose to attach the sleeves differently by doing this before the side seams and doing a double row of top-stitching. Then I sewed the side seam and sleeve seams in one go, and zigzagged them rather than using French seams.

Using a heavy denim was hard work, and I worried that sewing the collar and facing would be too much for my machine, but it was fine and well worth the effort. I will make this again, but will try a softer cotton which will be easier to handle.