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The Jarrah Sweater is a tried and true garment for many makers, and with good reason! This everyday sweater is exactly the kind of layer that will help you to transition to cooler weather and keep you cosy when the temperature really drops.
Jarrah has a relaxed fit which is loose through the body and has dropped shoulders. We’ve included enough fabric in this kit to make View A of the pattern, which is finished with cuffs and a hem band. In her top tips video Lauren demonstrates how to adjust the size of these pieces if you would prefer a more fitted look (as on Lauren’s samples).
We’ve paired this pattern with a premium fleeceback sweatshirting made with organic cotton - a knit fabric with a smooth outer surface and a soft, brushed reverse. It’s warm enough for cool days yet breathable enough for everyday wear, making it the perfect match for this layering piece.
If you’re new to sewing with knits then Lauren has packed her video with tips on working with these fabrics. For more experienced makers she also demonstrates how to add an optional neck facing for a clean finish inside. And if you really want to personalise your make then we’ve created exclusive embroidery kits which will make your sweater truly unique.
Each kit includes enough fabric for the View A sweater with cuffs and a hem band - full details of kit contents can be found below.
Please note this is a supplies kit and does not include the Jarrah Sweater pattern or embroidery supplies. These can be added as separate products using the links below.
This kit is available in two plains and one print of our Snuggly Fleeceback Sweatshirt Fabric: ivory, maroon or leopard.
This fabric is super cosy and lovely and snug to wear. It is a very stable fabric, which makes this kit a great starting point for anyone new to sewing knits. It is a heavier weight sweatshirt fabric with a weight of 320 g/m² and has a soft, fleecy reverse. This fabric is made of 82% organic cotton and 18% recycled polyester.
For a professional finish on your sweater, we’ve sourced matching ribbings for the sweatshirtings for use on the neckband, cuffs and waistband. Each kit comes with a length of coordinating 2x2 cotton ribbing fabric. This fabric is 95% cotton, with 5% elastane, which gives it really good stretch and recovery.
To see the fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery above.
This supplies kit is available in size brackets 0-20 (B cup) or 14-30 (D cup):
0-20:
Bust 32 - 46” (81 - 117cm), waist 24 - 38” (61 - 97cm), hip 34 - 48” (86 - 122cm)
14-30 (curve):
Bust 40 - 56” (102 - 142cm), waist 32 - 48” (81 - 122cm), hip 42 - 58” (107 - 147cm)
If you are unsure about what dressmakers cup size you are, please check out this article and note that it is different to what bra size you might wear.
The full size charts, including finished measurements, can be viewed in the gallery above. If you'd like to see how the Jarrah Sweater looks on many different bodies, check out the Instagram hashtag, here.
- Main fabric: as described above. Size 0-20 kits contain 1.3m of fabric and size 14-30 kits contain 1.9m
- Ribbing fabric: as described above. Size 0-20 kits contain 0.5m of fabric and size 14-30 kits contain 0.6m
- Thread: 1 reel of Gutermann Maraflex thread, in shades 1 (ivory), 169 (leopard) or 130 (maroon)
- Sewing Machine Needles: Size 90 jersey needles
- Label: Sew in woven label
- Video: access to Lauren’s top tips video, as described below
- Free UK shipping!
Please note this is a supplies kit does not include the Jarrah Sweater pattern or embroidery supplies - these can both be added as a separate products above.
Alongside the purchase of this kit you will receive access to Lauren’s exclusive YouTube video to be used alongside the pattern instructions.
She shares her hints and tips on getting a really lovely finish on your garment including lots of advice on working with knit fabrics, how to calculate stretch percentage, how to adjust the cuff and waistband pieces for a closer fit, how to draft a back neck facing, how to sew a neckband and much more!
The video has over 30 minutes of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.
The link to the video will be contained in your order confirmation email along with the pdf files, please file this safely for future reference. Embroidery techniques are covered in a separate video, which is part of the Embroidery Starter Kit (see Related Products).
Megan Nielsen rates the difficulty level of this pattern as 1 / 5. It would be a great first garment for anyone new to sewing knits.
To complete this project successfully you'll need a regular sewing machine along with Lauren's essential recommended sewing tools. An overlocker can be used for sewing the sweater, but is not essential.
You can see some of the tools most used by Lauren in her top tips video in the Related Products section above.
If you need a copy of the Jarrah Sweater PDF pattern and printed pattern sheets, please see the related products section and add it to your cart as a separate product.
Your kit will be wrapped in tissue and beautifully presented in recyclable packaging.
We will aim to dispatch all kits as soon as possible after orders are placed and aim to have all kits shipped out by Friday 19th September.
As Sewing Society kits are processed and shipped from a different location to the shop, we are unable to group together kit orders with past or subsequent orders or combine orders retrospectively. Please click here for the full g&g Sewing Society shipping terms.
