It’s finished!
For those of you that would like to see how the dreaded Hoodie turned out, here’s a link to the full blog post: – The Hoodie That (Almost) Changed My Mind
The Hoodie That (Almost) Changed My Mind
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August 22, 2016 at 2:42 pm
I think, if they decide to riot in Croydon again, this sort of hoodie would make them look much less scary.
I have two hoodies which I only wear on my way to Zumba and yoga and I only like the ones with zips so that you can show you have something much more feminine and flattering on underneath.
As you know, I hate camping but, if by some quirk of fate like I have been kidnapped and brainwashed by an evil Scoutmaster and ended up bound for a tent in England, I will reach for this pattern. 😉
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August 22, 2016 at 2:47 pm
Ha ha! Well, I never thought I’d make a hoodie for myself, so you never know! That’s probably the reason I put a zip in the pattern, too, otherwise I’d be an even rounder, shapeless blob:)
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August 22, 2016 at 2:59 pm
I think it turned out quite cute. I liked everything about it. 🙂
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August 22, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Thank you – it’s growing on me:)
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August 22, 2016 at 3:27 pm
Your face is priceless. They do have a place and glad your will get some use. Lovely colour K xXx
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August 22, 2016 at 5:10 pm
It will definitely get used as there is nothing worse than being cold when camping!
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August 22, 2016 at 5:00 pm
Hoodies are my favorite piece of clothing. I love hoodies and I wear them all the time. I love yours. You did a fabulous job on it as usual. Your expression is priceless. When the wind is blowing you will love yours too. 😀
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August 22, 2016 at 5:12 pm
That’s interesting to hear. I appreciate their comfort value, just not convinced they’re the most flattering or feminine of garments. Would love to be proved wrong! Don’t get me wrong – I will be extremely grateful for it as bad weather is forecast for our camping trip:(
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August 22, 2016 at 5:07 pm
Great adaptations, Sheila, and well-chosen fabric. Hope you have much good weather and lots of fun camping!
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August 22, 2016 at 5:14 pm
Thank you Del – unfortunately, forecast is good right up until the day we go camping. Thunderstorms and rain are then going to be the order of the day – typical Bank holiday weather!
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August 22, 2016 at 5:20 pm
AGH! Wellies time again – so sorry! Will keep sending thoughts of 🌞🌞🌞 your way!
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August 22, 2016 at 9:27 pm
With all your professional adjustments, it’s turned out fab and should do a great job of keeping you warm;-) I’m sure you’ll all have a fantastic time 😉
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August 23, 2016 at 8:13 am
I did my best to make it more ‘me’ and it will do the job. Looks like I’ll need it, too – storms are forecast…
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August 23, 2016 at 10:33 pm
You did that perfectly, it suits you very well and will be more than needed by the sounds of things!!
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August 23, 2016 at 4:04 am
This looks great! Definitely a much prettier and more flattering take on a hoodie, such lovely fabric too 🌺
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August 23, 2016 at 8:15 am
Glad you think so, too! Shame there isn’t feel-a-vision, ‘cos the fabric really is lovely and cosy to the touch:)
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August 23, 2016 at 8:19 am
It is pretty, the fabric really works. 🙂 You look stunning, and will keep warm and dry for sure.
I do have hooded jackets, and they are very useful for taking the dog out late at night during winter. I prefer a cute hat or beanie mostly.
Take care and enjoy. 🙂
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August 23, 2016 at 8:21 am
I’m coming around to the hoodie thing, as you say, they are useful and at least this one is pretty, if still shapeless.
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August 24, 2016 at 7:29 am
It is indeed pretty. The fabric did the trick and you look good in it. and you will be warm when needed. 🙂
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August 23, 2016 at 9:35 am
You did a lovely job and no one will confuse you for a rioting thug in that – very feminine! Thanks for all the tips with zips, button holes etc. I’ve stored them away for future reference 🙂
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August 24, 2016 at 5:56 pm
Oh good, I’m relieved to hear that! Glad the tips were useful, too:)
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August 23, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Lovely job and not at all thuggish. I wear one to walk HRH and can be found in one often not being thuggish. Now stop pulling that face or the wind will change and you’ll get stuck like it 😉
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August 24, 2016 at 5:57 pm
Yes Ma’am – I promise not to pull such a face again! It’s gradually growing on me as I see it sat on the wardrobe door ready for camping. You never know, I might make another one?
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August 25, 2016 at 2:38 pm
🙂 Give I a couple of years and we’ll be wrestling you out of hoodies and telling you to go put a frock on 😉
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August 23, 2016 at 11:23 pm
I think it looks great! Adding a zip sounds so easy and will make such a difference to the wearability of your hoodie.
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August 24, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Yes, adding a zip was straightforward enough and makes it infinitely more wearable, for me, anyway.
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August 24, 2016 at 5:26 am
It looks great! I got scared when you had on the hood only. But the finished product looks great. I love the tape on the cord trick.
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August 24, 2016 at 5:59 pm
I was scared when I looked in the mirror! Not so scary now it’s finished, though, and I actually really like it.
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August 24, 2016 at 8:59 pm
and so you should like it! It’s great!
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August 26, 2016 at 5:02 pm
I agree that they do little to flatter the figure, but they are warm, cozy and practical, especially for camping and yours is gorgeous. Your photo here cracked me up. I clicked over to Minerva and left comments there. I’m glad the American Girl gets a matching top. Someone will be happy!
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August 27, 2016 at 11:43 am
I think it turned out great! I hope you have a lovely time camping and the sun shines for you 🙂
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August 28, 2016 at 3:21 am
Oh I’m late to the party….but I love this! It looks like the hood stays nice and tight to keep the icy wind out. And I must say, your expression has “softened” just a bit with the completion. 😉 Enjoy your camping in comfort!
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September 19, 2016 at 9:00 am
You are rocking the hoodie! And it’ll help keep,the midgies away on an evening when you’re sat outside with a glass of vino on the balmy summer evenings we often get (I’m an eternal optimist!) 😎
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