Sogosew

Now see this is probably my most made pattern Of All Time.  First I made many many mini briars for our small people and their friends.  Now I am making full-size ones for me.

I made it in a beautiful viscose jersey with lovely drape.   Here’s what it’s supposed to look like:

And here’s my version:

I made the medium size and am very happy with the fit (my measurements are bust 37″, waist 29.5″).  I’m going to try it in a small too for a more fitted version in a thicker jersey.

There are two ways to finish the neckline, and I love the neck binding method.  I think it looks professional and neat, and even in a slippery fine viscose jersey isn’t too tricky to do.

I love the way it drapes!

I also made the sweater version from remnant jersey – leftovers from t-shirts I’ve made my husband and my dad.  I thought it would be good to wear to a yoga class (so far this is aspirational yoga, but I will start going to a class soon I promise).

I added the deep cuffs (not on the original design) because I didn’t have enough of the sleeve fabric, now they are there I don’t like them too much actually, but at least my wrists won’t get cold!

 

Here is a selection of mini briars I have sewn for our daughters and their friends.  I’ve hacked them in various ways;  adding gathered skirts, lengthening to dress length, adding ruffles and so on.  They are t-shirts, nighties and dresses.  My most adventurous one is a little halloween zombie bride made out of black crushed velvet (that once was a dress of my mam’s).

I’ve definitely had my money’s worth out of these two patterns, and there are plenty more planned.  Thank you Megan Nielsen!

Pattern:

Megan Nielsen Briar and Mini Briar:

Megan Nielsen patterns