I can’t believe it is nearly the end of January. Mostly because that means the first piece of the Project SewMyStyle has to be finished.
I already wrote about the Project SewMyStye in my previous post. The goal is to create a wardrobe capsule and to sew twelve garments in twelve months, together.
The January pattern is the Toaster Sweater#2 from Sew House Seven
![Toaster Sweater#2](https://i1.wp.com/whatisew.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Toaster-2a.jpg?resize=604%2C362)
Is this a quick sew?
I have a lot of jersey/tricot in my stash but none of it was sturdy enough for this pattern so I went to buy appropriate fabric. At 6 p.m. I bought the fabric at Soie Unique and at 11 p.m. the sweater was finished—and I cooked a risotto in between. So yes, this is an incredibly quick sew.
Fabric
I went for a black double layered jersey with a lot of structure because I truly need some solids in my wardrobe. The fabric has a good stretch and is very easy to work with.
![](https://i2.wp.com/whatisew.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/blueballoons.jpg?resize=604%2C805)
The Toaster Sweater#2 pattern
Based on my bust measures I cut out a straight XL but in hindsight, I should have taken the L because my measures were closer to that size and it turned out a little too big. I also added 5 cm to the length, not only because I am a #tallgirl but also because—although I like the cropped version a lot—I think for my figure a little bit of length is better.
The pattern is straight forward and beautiful in its simple lines. I really like the neckline with the included facing. It is also very helpful that the stretch direction is added on the pattern pieces.
![Toaster Sweater #2](https://i1.wp.com/whatisew.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Toaster2e.jpg?resize=604%2C453)
The sewing process
The instructions in the booklet were very clear so I followed them step by step. A few days ago I read the sew along on the Sew House Seven website and remembered to mark the vent dots at the side seams and the neckline. This was very useful. I sewed the whole thing on my sewing machine, using a walking foot and the stretch stitch.
The only thing I had some problems with was putting in the sleeves. Although it was a flat insertion I really had to ease the sleeve caps and I hadn’t read this in any of the reviews. And here I think the pattern is too wide. Next time I will downsize the sleeve caps and the armscye.
![Toastersweater version 2](https://i2.wp.com/whatisew.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Toaster-2b.jpg?resize=604%2C805)
With a little marking, the sewing of the side seams went very easy. I used my beloved fagot stitch to hem the seams.
![Walking foot and marking the vent seams](https://i2.wp.com/whatisew.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sewingtoaster.jpg?resize=604%2C805)
Conclusion
I really like this sweater. The feel is very warm and cozy but the for the next one I probably go down one size. Also, I wouldn’t have sewed this sweater if not for Project SewMyStyle, so in that way, the year is off to a great start!
PS Most pictures were taken at the Museum Voorlinden in Wassenaar.
![Skyspace, James Turrel in Museum Voorlinden, Wassenaar](https://i2.wp.com/whatisew.be/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Toaster-2c.jpg?resize=604%2C805)