Hello! It's a cool fall day today and I'm so happy I took some time to do a little fall sewing a few weeks ago. I'm so happy with this make as it is sure to be one that will be worn frequently from now through spring.
This top is the Malala Cross Collar Sweater from the Do It Better Yourself Club (DIBY). I used Modern Jersey from Spoonflower in Sunshine Forest by Crystal Whitlow. Crystal has some beautiful designs and this leaf print caught my eye. I love nature prints and these leaves were beautifully done and the color is gorgeous.
The Malala Sweater is perfect for the mild Texas fall in Modern Jersey. The fabric has a nice drape that works great for the collar without bulk.
I made the 3/4 length sleeves as I find I rarely wear long sleeves. If I get a chill, I'm most likely to grab a cardigan or a layering piece.
I really love the cross collar of the Malala, but wish the pieces had a bit more folds or gathers. There are folds near the shoulders, but they are not as well defined as I had hoped. Many of the photos in the pattern listing showed buttons placed along the collar. I started to add a few and changed my mind. I have some cute wooden leave buttons that I think would be perfect, but don't want to distract from the beautiful pattern of the fabric.
I have a few other patterns like the Malala from other designers that I plan to try in the near future. I might try to do a round up post to do a comparison when I am done. Be sure to check out the designs that Crystal Whitlow has to offer on Spoonflower. Now is a great time to buy as they have free shipping through October 30th!
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