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Jalie 3353: Almost Instant Gratification

March 9, 2016 by SewMaris 14 Comments

Sometimes all you want is a fast and easy-to-sew project.

You might need to fill a “hole” in your wardrobe, or maybe you want to use up a fabric from your stash. You could even be sick of fiddling with a complicated project that just won’t sew itself!

Jalie 3353 by Sew Maris

Enter Jalie Cocoon cardigan. Just 4 pattern pieces; front, back, sleeve cuff, and circular band. A few instructions that you barely need to reference (sew front to back at shoulder/sleeve seam, sew sleeve/side seam; apply cuffs, sew band pieces into a circle and attach to sweater) and this baby is done and done! Not even 1 hour of sewing time!

Jalie 3353 by Sew Maris

Cocoon sweaters are “in” again this season, and for a good reason. They are comfy, can be made from a variety of knit fabrics, and the shape can be adjusted slightly to flatter most figures. Oh and yes, they are a very quick sew!

While I do definitely like cocoon sweaters, I am not a fan of the styles with wide, batwing-ish sleeves. Too.Much.Fabric. The slimmer silhouette of Jalie 3353 works just about perfectly for my design aesthetic.

Jalie 3353 by Sew Maris

One thing. I did find the sleeves on this pattern to be a bit short and wide for my taste. After shooting these pix, I removed at least 3 inches from the lower sleeve circumference, and added a longer cuff to get the overall sleeve length I wanted. The sleeves was just too floppy, IMHO.

It is an easy pattern change – just remove an equal amount from the upper sleeve seam and the lower sleeve seam. I determined the amount to remove by basting first, trying on for fit, and then serging off the excess width.

Jalie 3353 by Sew Maris

I plan to make this sweater again using a yummy, red bamboo sweater knit currently resting in my stash. This pattern is a great topper for  pants and a tee, and provides just the right amount of warmth. I think it is a keeper!

What do you think of this silhouette? Have you ever tried wearing or making a cocoon-style sweater?

Happy sewing!

Maris

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Comments

  1. Jan Murry

    March 9, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    As usual – you nailed it – I definitely need this pattern. Have a fun trip – don’t know how you accomplish so much!

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    • SewMaris

      March 9, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      You are the sweetest Jan – thank you!

      Reply
  2. Micki S

    March 9, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I love it. On you, and as a design for things I like to wear myself. Great fabric, too. I’d agree that I’d prefer the sleeves to be a bit longer. Beautiful!

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    • SewMaris

      March 9, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      Thanks Micki! I am wearing it right now!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sharan

    March 9, 2016 at 8:50 pm

    I love the style, and this one is really cute on you. Great fabric choice!

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    • SewMaris

      March 9, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks Sharan!!

      Reply
  4. Lori

    March 10, 2016 at 8:10 am

    I really like this on you, thanks for the heads up on the sleeves. Beautiful job and cannot wait to see the red sweater knit.

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    • SewMaris

      March 10, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Thanks Lori! Easy peasy, and so comfy to wear!

      Reply
  5. Sonja

    March 11, 2016 at 8:17 am

    I really like this! It’s mega cute!

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    • SewMaris

      March 11, 2016 at 8:34 am

      WOW – high praise! Thanks Sonja!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Heather

    March 13, 2016 at 11:17 am

    This looks super cute and comfy! Hooray for instant gratification projects!

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    • SewMaris

      March 13, 2016 at 11:30 am

      I agree, Heather!!

      Reply
  7. Lori B

    September 6, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I bought this pattern back in the Spring when I first saw your post, and I have similar fabric: heather grey knit with black daisies. I hope you don’t mind that I am totally going to copy you! They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. 😀

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    • SewMaris

      September 7, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Have fun making and wearing this great sweater! And thanks much Lori, for the “flattery”! 🙂

      Reply

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