LINDEN SWEATSHIRT : DULWICH PARK LIBERTY
Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt
Liberty of London Linford Fleece : Dulwich Park
I gotta say that I’ve fallen hard for this pattern. It’s a REALLY good one. Of course the fact that it’s winter just makes me fall harder for this cozy top.
I’ve been stashing a few pieces of Liberty fleece with the intention of making sweatshirts. This one was my ‘test version’ and thank goodness it went well!
The pattern has just eight pieces for version A. I didn’t have any ribbing on hand so decided to just use the fleece. I noticed that the fleece wasn’t really stretchy so I cut the neck band and cuff bands on the bias. I really like how the self fabric looks. It’s a great option since nice ribbing is so hard to find.
I used my serger to put the Linden together. It’s amazing how quickly things come together with a serger. More and more I really love working with knits and my serger. Of course, you can totally make this project very easily with just your sewing machine. I used my twin needle to top stitch around the finished neck band and the bottom hem.
Immediately after I made this, I made another one in Liberty of London Manning. Right after, that I made one in some grey french terry I found in my stash. I probably won’t stop making them because I don’t want to stop wearing them. Luckily there happens to be a big shipment of Liberty coming really soon with some pretty fleece for more Lindens.
Do you want to make a Linden with me? I’m doing a Linden class at the workroom!
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looks very comfortable!
What a clever idea to cut the fabric on the bias for matching binding. Your version makes me want one!
Goodness, here I am telling my husband I want to move to Toronto. Again. How I wish The Workroom was my LFS. Sigh. These Lindens are just so good. It’s a beautiful, flattering pattern and your fabric choices (and execution), Karyn, always elevate something great to totally inspiring .Sigh. And I’m waxing cheezy about a sweatshirt. I’m gonna make one. 🙂
Hi Blake! I wish somehow we could be closer to you! I hope you make one, you will love it!
This looks so comfy, I want one. It is so cold this is just the thing. It looks perfect on you. Well done.
love it! i have some liberty fleece waiting to become a linden and i was wondering about the lack of stretch. using the bias is brilliant!
Girl you KNOW I love this since I have almost exactly the same one! Isn’t the fleece sooo cozy?
hi linden twin! i’m so in love with this fleece. it might be too cozy. it’s all i want to wear!
Looks great. Can you show us the other two?
I love this blog and always look forward to a new post.
thanks, sandra! i’m working on photos of the other two!
funny: we post a linden sweatshirt on the same day! but yours looks much better than mine!! I love this fabric:)
Nice! Looks like a wonderful basic pattern and stylish/comfortable winter wear.
This is amazing! I had no idea Liberty made fleece! I love it!
I’m not sure I’ve ever commented on your posts, but wanted to let you know that I enjoy seeing your finished products. Your clothing has a way of influencing my “to buy” pattern list. Thank you for sharing!
What a fab sweatshirt! I love the fabric choice, and it really suits you.
I adore this print! And your neckband looks like it lies perfectly despite the slightly stiffer self fabric. I’ve found that getting the neckband to lie totally flat is my one issue with this pattern. Do you have any tips for that? (I’ve sewn one with ribbing, and that seems to work the best, but I used some leftover contrasting jersey for the neckbands of my sweatshirt fleece and french terry options, and those have been a little trickier.) Thanks!
Hi Dani
Coletterie did a blog post recently on neckbands where they cut a triangle out of each neckband edge before sewing it up in the round (https://www.coletterie.com/tutorials-tips-tricks/how-to-bind-knit-edges-the-ultimate-guide). That may solve your problem. Also taking a bigger percentage off the length may help.
Best,
Abi
I’m busy making my first Linden and came across yours. What a beautiful fabric choice.
I’m also doing self ribbing since there is very little choice of good ribbing where I live.