Jarrah sweater pattern

The Jarrah is a versatile top with great choices for sleeves and hem variations. I’ve not made any for myself yet but plan to at some point. I’ve got virtually ALL of Megan Nielsen’s patterns so it might take me a while to work through the very large list of makes I’d like have. I’ve made three adult and one mini Jarrah so far. The instructions are easy to follow and the pattern has a relaxed comfortable fit. I’ve made views b, c and d with b & d having the cuffed sleeve version of a at the request of my adult daughter. There are helpful hints included in the tutorial booklet, things that are good to get into a habit of doing to make hemming easier etc. I stress these are relaxed fit so if you want a more fitted top size down on the torso. Worth mentioning perhaps is that the sleeves needed lengthening for my daughter but that could be that both myself and daughter tend to have longish arms. I made a size 6 the first time and the sleeves were fine but my daughter felt she’d like a smaller size next time. I made the size 4 next but the sleeves on the first size 4 that looked right with her arm straight down looked too short as soon as she lifted her arm horizontally. This is not a criticism of the pattern because I know bodies come in all shapes and sizes, it’s just a reminder to people that tend to like their sleeves to be a bit on the longer side that they should measure before cutting. The neckline is quite high, nice and cosy and the same height whichever version you sew. The tie-hem version is fun and the funnel neck version snuggly. The latest Jarrah I finished earlier this week was the curved hem one. I made the size 4 it has a relaxed fit that coupled with the longer body length looks good. I wouldn’t be surprised if my daughter asked for the next one to be a size 2 for the curved hem though, especially if I make one in a jersey rather than the thick Alpine fleece I’ve used for the three adult ones so far. The instructions were very helpful in getting the curve sewn nicely, I’ll remember to do future curved hems that way too. Having not sewn knit fabrics very often although I’ve sewn for decades I find the instructions in Megan Nielsen’s patterns very reassuring. So, once again I’ve found a pattern that gets used as a staple, I’m really not surprised that it’s a Megan Nielsen pattern. They’re all so appealing.

This is a Tried N True make for me. To date I have made this jumper 7 times. This includes gifting to friends. I love it and they love it too. So cosy and a quick sew too!!

I have made view A and view C of the Jarrah Pattern, a must have pattern, variety of styles plus there is a blog on Megan's website how to extend the Jarrah if you like.
This pattern does not require must fabric and it is truly a quick sew, the fit is loose fit but I sized down as my personal preference. Have used French terry and a cotton jersey fabric and both look great! Plan to make another one View B in a similar jumper style fabric

I finally made my version of the Jarrah. I’m only just getting back into sewing after a long hiatus. Very pleased with the result. Clear instructions to follow. A lovely pattern

C’est un joli patron . Un point positif est les différentes options . Toutefois , comme c’est un patron assez simple , il est dispendieux .