Ok so I decided to leap in and attempt to sew something basic. I will try for version two soon since this one is less than satisfactory. The basic pattern is from dollmore but I made some changes to it. I am going to possibly use the pattern as a base and completely redraw it for next time so I can use a more complex design. I still want to do a whole series of these. This is just made from some scrap cloth from my mother's pile of scrap cloth.
Notes for improvements:
-Sew smaller margins, particularly for the hood/sleeves.
-increase sleeve length
-add cover cloth at the ends of the sleeves/sweater
-Attempt holes to attach puppy ears/tail and then sew over the layer with the lining
-cut out cute puppy patch for extra decoration because I can (or just do vector art in photo-shop and use transfer paper so it is flatter)
design notes for myself:
-try adding a face on the hood as well (cute)
-try adding animal figure cutouts (cute)
-make a separate hat/jacket for similar feeling
-add lace/ribbons/bows other details for more aesthetic appeal
-planned animals: spotted puppy, panda, blue lovebird, white rabbit, black lop-eared lace rabbit, cat, bear, jellyfish, lion
I never done hoodies before so I can't comment much on the pattern, but dang, it looks pretty good for a first attempt! I love how you added the puppy ears and tail to it! The last photo is so precious! >w< I'd definitely love to see your other planned animal hoodies such as panda, bunny, bear and cat! Imagine your entire crew in those hoodies, just too cute! XD
ReplyDeleteI will try to make better versions of some of the sketches and put them up and I would love feedback if you have any thoughts on them. XD Working on a Christmas one now.
Deletei think it looks good :3 at least much better than the first hoodie i made
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Your words really encourage me to keep trying. :)
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