I’ve been wanting to re-make an Alabama Sweater. My first attempt a month ago did nothing for me by way of fabric quality and overall design. See it here. With an upcoming trip to see family in Europe, I thought this was the perfect opportunity for me pre-cut fabric pieces needed for this project and bring with me. You know: crafting on the go!
| Pattern Name/No., Source | Alabama sweater, Alabama Chanin |
| Size | XXL |
| Fabric | burgundy 100% cotton jersey (ultralight) |
| Thread | gray |
| Embellishment | – |
| Custom Notes | tunic length, cretan stitch at neckline, outside felled seams – to one side with straight stitch |
I really enjoyed having a project (okay, I actually took two) to work on during a trip. Whenever there was a lull long enough, I’d set out my wares and start working. Our family overseas got a kick out of watching how “addicted” I was to sewing.
This was my first time using cretan stitch. It doesn’t feel natural for me to sew this stitch, but I like it nonetheless. The neckline did come out looking good overall, but I did have a tendency to pull just a little too tightly.
closeup of neckline and middle seam in back 
