Deep Pockets

Last summer, I ran into this tunic/dress pattern in a Finnish sewing magazine. I loved the big side pockets… and then changed just about everything else.

• Sleeves: The original had wide ¾-length sleeves that had elastic at the cuff. I made them full length and narrower.

• Hem: The original women’s size hem went below knees. I preferred the look of the girl’s tunic and shortened the hem by 10 cm.

• Neckline: The original was a deep V – I made a higher, round neckline.

Even when sewing I’m a knitter at heart, so when PaaPii Design released their Linnea Knits jersey, I had to get some.

• On Textillia: Deep Pockets in Paisley & Linnea Knits

• Pattern: Dress #1 from Suuri Käsityö 08/2009

• Size: 32

• Fabric: single jersey, about 1.5 m

• Notions: sewing thread, Framilon elastic

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