Mood Sewing Network, first edition: couch couture
I had simple plans for my first haul from Mood Fabrics. I had picked out some yummy French terry and was going to make some sweatpants and a matching sweatshirt. Nothing fancy or swanky.* Basic Couch Couture™. Easy. cozy, apropos.
Bamboo French terry, mellow rose and almond. Rag & Bone heathered grey French terry.
And somehow those 3 yards of loopy heaven ended up becoming a mini-capsule with 4 pieces…and something for the dog.
I know. Weird times.
The pants came first. Cropped joggers, modified to remove the extra layer of bulk that comes with a faced pocket, from a tried and true pattern.
Then a fun coordinated hoodie with faux piping added for contrast.
I found I still had plenty left to make a fitted tank.
That’s some twin needle action there. I don’t own a cover stitch machine, despite everyone-who-owns-one’s insistence that I can’t live without one.
AND another top from the same raglan pattern. I took the lead from the fabric wanting to roll up and show off its lofty loops, leaving off the hem band. At the genius suggestion of a friend***, I widened the neckline for an off the shoulder option.
After some wear, I decided to widen the neck a bit more and add a neckband.
I love that I can mix and match the pieces with other clothing items in my wardrobe, like ready to wear leggings and other beloved tees (both shown below).
this ~20 year old tee, a gift from my mom, features my name spelled correctly and I will never part with it
But wait. There’s more. The Kraken got a new shirt. Don’t let her face fool you. It’s just RBF.
I actually spend much more time in my favorite blue chair than I do on the couch.
THIS SUMS UP MY LIFE PERFECTLY**.
From chair to bed and back again. These pieces are cozy af.
I usually crop the outlet out, but black cat gives no fucks
Clearly, I love every piece. If you haven’t felt bamboo FT, you need to have some in your life. This particular kind is buttery soft, with great stretch and recovery.
Thanks, Mood! I'm looking forward to next month’s Mood Sewing Network project (read more about my participation here). And congratulations again to the winner of the $50 store credit giveaway.
Patterns Used
True Bias Hudson Pants, size 8
Itch to Stitch Lago Tank (free pattern), slimmed by comparing to a rtw tank
Chalk and Notch Page Hoodie, size 10 (pattern received for free for pattern testing)
Sew A Little Seam Pets Movie Night Shirt (free for Facebook group members)
*maybe someone can explain to me why Mood is even interested in sponsoring my sewing
**naked children not shown for obvious reasons
***she’s Gwynionated
****I didn’t shave my legs for this
Mood Fabrics supplied a $50 store credit. I purchased:
Stash materials used:
mystery cream rib knit, used for the neckband and cuffs on the long sleeved raglan; grey heathered jersey, used for the short sleeves and hood on the hoodie, 2” wide elastic, grommets, thread.
Body measurements- high bust 33”, full bust 36”, waist 27”, high hip 33”, full hip 38”; 5’5” tall.
