We are obsessed with the new Primrose Pullover pattern! Available in adult and youth sizing, it has all the fun, boutique-style details we love. Primrose pairs perfectly with our Sloan pattern, releasing later this month. Stay tuned to our FB and Insta pages for all the sneaks! Primrose is an oversized Dolman-style knit pullover. It has an oversized fit throughout the body, with seaming along the front bodice.  Choose from a long crop or top length. Both lengths are finished with a basic knit waistband OR an elastic enclosed waistband. The top length has an optional front pocket. You can add a simple lantern sleeve, or a color block lantern sleeve. The sleeves also feature two pleats at the top, along with either a pleat or gathers at the bottom. Both sleeve options are finished with a knit cuff. To finish off the neckline, choose between a neckband, hemmed hood, or a lined hood. Primrose is the perfect pullover to pair with joggers, wide leg sweats, jeans, and more!

 

Getting Started

Before you purchase your patterns, there is a ton of helpful beginner information between the M4M and P4P blogs, in case you are new to knits, or new to PDF patterns in general:

• New to PDF patterns? Check out our helpful tips here
• New to sewing with knits? Brittany has some great info here
• Not quite sure how to measure yourself accurately? Don’t worry; check out the post here!
• Having issues printing? Most issues can be resolved by using our FAQs/troubleshooting tips
• Join our Facebook group here.

Choosing Your Options

We have lots of tester photos in our FB group and on the site if you want to see a variety of photos of each option before you decide! Here is a quick snapshot of the different options:

Fabric + Notions

Primrose is drafted for knits with 40% stretch horizontally, some vertical stretch, and 4% (or more) spandex content. Some great options include cotton French Terry, French Terry blends (poly, rayon, etc.), stable sweater knits, waffle knit, brushed waffle knit, thermal, etc. Lighter weight knits, such as rayon spandex, are not recommended, particularly for the pocket, bands, etc.

You may also need:

• 2″ knit elastic for the adult and 1.5″ knit elastic for the youth (elastic waistband option)

  

  

  

  
  

Primrose Hacks

Here are some of our favorite ways to hack Primrose:

Split Hem Hack

I love the look of a split hem – and it couldn’t be easier to achieve with the new Primrose Pullover. Cut 2 bands that are 5″ tall by the width of your bodice front and back.

 

Complete the construction of your sweatshirt to the step where the bottom band is sewn.

Fold the short ends of your bands, right sides together, and sew using the same seam allowance.

 

Turn right side out and press.

Clip one band to the raw edge of your bodice, front and back, making sure to butt the edges at the side seam and baste in place.

 

Sew the bands in place, press the seam towards the bodice, and topstitch in place (if you desire!).

 

xxoo,

Rachel

Slim Sleeve Hack

Whilst I love the look of all these statement sleeves, sometimes the practicalities of life get in the way and I would rather choose a slimmer sleeve that I’m a little less likely to drag through my dinner.  If you, like me, can’t be trusted with a blousy sleeve, then we have a hack for you!

The Primrose has a dolman sleeve so I had a little look through my M4M pattern catalogue and decided to hack on the slim sleeve from the Everly cardigan. However, you could use any dolman sleeve you prefer, the important thing is to check the width of the sleeve head against the Primrose, and adjust accordingly.

Measure the armscye of your front and back pattern pieces, minus their 1/2″ shoulder seam allowance. I made the size orange and the both measured 12″.

Going now to my Everly pattern I measured the sleeve head and found it measured 9.5″. I therefore had to add 2.5″ to the sleeve head width. I then re drew the line from the top to the bottom of the sleeve. Nice and simple. This sleeve will now fit your Primrose pattern. Make sure you cut the cuffs from the Everly (or whichever pattern you decide to use) to match the new sleeve. You shouldn’t need to adjust the cuffs, as we didn’t adjust the width at the base of the sleeve.

Then just construct as per the tutorial, skipping the pleats on the sleeve.

Enjoy your new sweatshirt, with it’s slimline sleeves.

Happy sewing!

Dana xxx

Exposed Seams Hack

I love the lines on Primrose, and what better way to accentuate them, than with some exposed seams! You don’t need to make any changes to the pattern pieces. It’s an easy hack, that will give you a really boutique look.

You can make different decisions for different looks, but the only seams I sewed exposed on this one, were the front seams, attaching the front center to the front sides, and the seam where the sleeves are sewn onto the bodice. 

Construct the pattern as directed, but when you want your seams to be exposed, put your fabric WRONG SIDES TOGETHER. Since your seams are exposed, pay attention to the direction they are pressed when you’re sewing on your bands. So easy, and a really fun way to play with your look!

<3 Liesel

Wide Crop Hack

Leave off the bottom band…… it will end up a little shorter than as drafted. That’s it! Our favorite type of hack!!

 

Elastic Sleeve Cuff Hack

I love the RTW inspiration that has elastic at the wrists and wanted to recreate that look. You’ll need to alter your sleeve cuff piece for this hack. First, you’ll want to widen your sleeve cuff piece so that it will gather when the elastic is inserted. For youth sizes you’ll want to widen it by 2″-3.5″ and for the adult 4″-6″. The wider the cuff, the more it will gather once you insert the elastic. You may also want to shorten it so your elastic fits snugly inside. I like to use a 1.5″ or 2″ thick elastic, so make my cuffs 4″ or 5″ tall. For the elastic with, simply measure your/the wearer’s wrist and cut the elastic to fit.

I like to sew the elastic sleeve cuff like the elastic waistband in the tutorial. Simply follow those steps!

Flip it right sides out and then baste the cuff together 1/8″ from the raw edge, being careful to keep the elastic tucked toward the center fold of the cuff so it doesn’t get caught in the seam.

Then, continue to follow the tutorial on attaching the cuff.

You can also stitch on top the elastic with a longer triple stitch or coverstitch to give the look of elastic casings!

We hope you love your new Primrose Puffy Sweatshirt pattern – just in time for cozy szn! Don’t forget to tag us in your makes on all of our social media; we love to see what you’re working on!

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