On my recent trip to Melbourne, I was fortunate enough to see
Leith's new
Style Arc Harper cardigan in person before it was blogged. Seriously, I wanted to rip that thing from her back as she sat in front of me! Leith has such a good eye for patterns and colours that suit her and need to channel some of that style for moi!
Here's my knock off of Leith's Harper jacket. It is different, but I am happy with my version. Obviously Leith used the
Style Arc Harper pattern for her's, but as I was feeling hesitant to part with any more money after my spendy trip to Melbourne, I chose instead to modify my existing copy of
Simplicty 2603 (now OOP) .
I have made Simplicity 2603 before
here. Unfortunately the fabric I used was horrible. It was a terribly scratchy, thick wool/poly knit from Spotty and felt uncomfortable against my skin. To modify the pattern, I simply cut the front panels of this original cardigan until it looked somewhat like Leith's Harper.
The fabric I used for this cardigan is a super soft merino from The Fabric Store. I purchased it in Melbourne while shopping with
Rachel and
Leith. I love this deep purple/plum colour, though I wish I'd have been a little more adventurous.
Oh well, I guess I can always make another!
I hope you have a great weekend!
Cost:
Pattern: Simplicity 2603, used before = Free
Fabric: 1.5m merino from The Fabric Store, on sale = $30
Thread from stash
Total: $30
Fantastic! My all time favourite cardi from Witchery is that same style, fabric, but in a lighter shade of purple and now with many holes in it...Bet you will be doing this one again!
ReplyDeleteExcellent knock off!! Well done. Man, I love that cardi. Pity I have to take it off to wash it...
ReplyDeleteLove your work Christy. It looks great.
ReplyDeleteGreat cardi and thank you for the idea!
ReplyDeleteAwesome work! I love that shade of purple. I admit though if I could wear mustard I'd totally copy Leith's....
ReplyDeleteKnock offs are indeed a very high frm of praise. I love your just as much as the original. Cardigans rule!
ReplyDeleteGreat cardie - a rare combination of both cosy and stylish!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I just made a merino cardi, but I like your colour and length choices better than mine...if I needed a second one, I would knock-off your knock-off.
ReplyDeleteFab knock off! Looks great and I love the drape of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! Love the colour, am sure you will get heaps of wear from it. I love cardis!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't look like a knock-off, looks great. I've just ordered my Harper jacket pattern. Hoping it is hear before the weekend. Fingers crossed!
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