Hi Christine. I've been in love with the toaster sweater pattern since it first came out 8 years ago. It's probably my favorite pattern. I'm so glad you show everyone the pattern's potential by showcasing your toaster wardrobe items and hacks. Lovely! Mine are mostly print fleece, but I have made a few solids too. I make mine tunic length withtout any cuffs or hip band. I sometimes make the turtleneck much higher so I can wear it up if it's very cold or very windy or folded down if it's a mild temperature out. Sometimes I make the neckband split, with the split at the left raglan sleeve. Sometimes I put buttons on the underside of the split neckband so I can make it a deep turtlrneck (with buttons done up) or wear it totally laying flat against the tunic. Sometimes I leave the neckband off and finish it by folding under the bodice fabric. As you can guess, my toasters take up quite a bit of my closet. I did count them up: 19. They all get worn over T-shirts or turtleneck jersey tops with jeans or cords or skirts or overalls. I love having color; once I realized I could sew up these light and warm toppers, I was so happy to not be always in plain and drab colors. I have prints with cardinals for Christmas, pumpkins for fall, bats for Halloween, fall leaves for autumn, trees with leaves, trees without leaves, sunflowers, hearts, flowers, fallen leaves, geometric prints, winter mountains, animal prints, bears, panthers in the jungle, swirls, fish, and camo. I am color- and pattern-rich and love it, Antonia
So happy to see the Toaster get the airtime it deserves. 🙏 I made 5 last winter and a tshirt version for spring with crew neck and short sleeves. Got the fabric ready on my ironing board for more new ones. Thank you so much for the 1 Metre cutting example.
Hi Christine, I’ve made both versions of the Toaster. I love them both. I’m considering doing a mash up of the patterns using the top of version 1 with the raglan sleeve but grading out and using the looser fit band-less bottom as in version 2. I’ve never pattern hacked before so I’m looking forward to trying. I might also do as you have done and lengthen the sweater into a dress. Yours is fabulous 😊🥰
Every version is lovelier than the next Christine! I've made both versions and each has its own wonderfulness. I haven't made a dress version, but I just washed a beautiful cable knit and am giving it a try!
I love that colour on you Christine, you look so smart. I struggle with wearing things that touch my neck but I’m thinking that a looser collar might work, if not I could maybe ruche it down at the front and sides. It’s a shame though really because it would hide my other chin 🤣😂🤣🤣. X
Good tips. i made my first toaster a few years ago in a fur backed fabric in a size small as per my measurements, I found it didn’t have enough ease as you said. The next one gave me a headache or rather the fabric did, the stretch I discovered was greater along the vertical rather than the horizontal. But I discovered that too late! Time I gave the pattern another outing with a more informed mind.
When I started sewing, I bought the Billie pattern by TATB. I made 8 dresses and 8 sweatshirts…….i like value for money lol. I will consider this pattern for the future though, as I like the neck. I love your leopard print version…..very classy!
@@EirianRobson I got them from Amazon here’s the link. www.amazon.co.uk/walowalo-Rechargeable-Batteries-Cardboard-Scrapbooking/dp/B08D9SZH84/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3MA66GIBDY5TT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qMsMIfytGwusP40zX2t5aIPu9GEQMR2-DnP-Cbr1fu9nXLQG8npnd_GBL216pOD9tiE8EkYmoo5nJUii4mP2r8RuoV0EvmW-j9CRXag8dtx8ueQs2vUjWUSQOLCRM7xSrA1frra8tmqdVeVIoJfSRzj5wrBUFYgEpvYAkAiaDTi9OrnptASzNV-wKa8jfXAZtnRWOFiG5mpH5DpwMWcsoyg8ajWOfQFPxXDZXq4B-j2bdapKjFmCZYGq4zW-_eTG3bM_kUieP5-oN9IKHau9E7UUGCOgyxc0U3vif4RYdjg.zWorHDryAiuFUvlgXy_4Kveg56OUt8G1rHuGhgDO8JI&dib_tag=se&keywords=electric+scissors+for+cutting+fabric&qid=1729795659&sprefix=Electric+scissors%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-5
Hi Christine, thank you for another great video. I love the toaster as well. Could you say what make your electric scissors are please. They seem like the solution for my arthritic hands. ❤xx
I’m really interested in your electric scissors…..I have limited use of my hands and whilst the rotary cutter is better than scissors it still hurts. May I ask the name of them, please? (And do they just do straight edges or fiddley bits too?) thank you!
@@stephaniepaterson6340 they’re great for both straight and curves but I still use hand scissors for the odd fiddly bit. Here’s the link www.amazon.co.uk/walowalo-Rechargeable-Batteries-Cardboard-Scrapbooking/dp/B08D9SZH84/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3MA66GIBDY5TT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qMsMIfytGwusP40zX2t5aIPu9GEQMR2-DnP-Cbr1fu9nXLQG8npnd_GBL216pOD9tiE8EkYmoo5nJUii4mP2r8RuoV0EvmW-j9CRXag8dtx8ueQs2vUjWUSQOLCRM7xSrA1frra8tmqdVeVIoJfSRzj5wrBUFYgEpvYAkAiaDTi9OrnptASzNV-wKa8jfXAZtnRWOFiG5mpH5DpwMWcsoyg8ajWOfQFPxXDZXq4B-j2bdapKjFmCZYGq4zW-_eTG3bM_kUieP5-oN9IKHau9E7UUGCOgyxc0U3vif4RYdjg.zWorHDryAiuFUvlgXy_4Kveg56OUt8G1rHuGhgDO8JI&dib_tag=se&keywords=electric+scissors+for+cutting+fabric&qid=1729795659&sprefix=Electric+scissors%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-5
I have very nearly finished my Toaster, making it in a fur backed zebra print and I love it already. The photos on the pattern do not do this top justice at all.
Hi Christine. I've been in love with the toaster sweater pattern since it first came out 8 years ago. It's probably my favorite pattern. I'm so glad you show everyone the pattern's potential by showcasing your toaster wardrobe items and hacks. Lovely!
Mine are mostly print fleece, but I have made a few solids too. I make mine tunic length withtout any cuffs or hip band. I sometimes make the turtleneck much higher so I can wear it up if it's very cold or very windy or folded down if it's a mild temperature out. Sometimes I make the neckband split, with the split at the left raglan sleeve. Sometimes I put buttons on the underside of the split neckband so I can make it a deep turtlrneck (with buttons done up) or wear it totally laying flat against the tunic. Sometimes I leave the neckband off and finish it by folding under the bodice fabric.
As you can guess, my toasters take up quite a bit of my closet. I did count them up: 19. They all get worn over T-shirts or turtleneck jersey tops with jeans or cords or skirts or overalls. I love having color; once I realized I could sew up these light and warm toppers, I was so happy to not be always in plain and drab colors. I have prints with cardinals for Christmas, pumpkins for fall, bats for Halloween, fall leaves for autumn, trees with leaves, trees without leaves, sunflowers, hearts, flowers, fallen leaves, geometric prints, winter mountains, animal prints, bears, panthers in the jungle, swirls, fish, and camo. I am color- and pattern-rich and love it, Antonia
Thank you Christine, lovely sweaters and dresses x
So happy to see the Toaster get the airtime it deserves. 🙏 I made 5 last winter and a tshirt version for spring with crew neck and short sleeves. Got the fabric ready on my ironing board for more new ones. Thank you so much for the 1 Metre cutting example.
I love the Toasters, too, and have made 3--two from version 1 and one from version 2. It's a great scrap buster.
Love the sweaters Christine.🥰
Hi Christine, I’ve made both versions of the Toaster. I love them both. I’m considering doing a mash up of the patterns using the top of version 1 with the raglan sleeve but grading out and using the looser fit band-less bottom as in version 2. I’ve never pattern hacked before so I’m looking forward to trying. I might also do as you have done and lengthen the sweater into a dress. Yours is fabulous 😊🥰
Every version is lovelier than the next Christine! I've made both versions and each has its own wonderfulness. I haven't made a dress version, but I just washed a beautiful cable knit and am giving it a try!
@@ritaadler-everett5392 you’ll love the dress in cable xxx
I love that colour on you Christine, you look so smart. I struggle with wearing things that touch my neck but I’m thinking that a looser collar might work, if not I could maybe ruche it down at the front and sides. It’s a shame though really because it would hide my other chin 🤣😂🤣🤣. X
Sew house seven also do the toaster sweater in a curvy fit which does sizes 16-34
@@lesleyheather1 wow that’s brilliAnt. I just love my toasters xxx
Everything is beautiful, thanks for sharing ❤
Good tips. i made my first toaster a few years ago in a fur backed fabric in a size small as per my measurements, I found it didn’t have enough ease as you said. The next one gave me a headache or rather the fabric did, the stretch I discovered was greater along the vertical rather than the horizontal. But I discovered that too late! Time I gave the pattern another outing with a more informed mind.
Love the colour and style of the dress your wearing. About to send for the Toaster pattern. Thankyou for the inspiration. Lx
@@LyndaCormack-l3x I’m sure you’ll love it xxx
When I started sewing, I bought the Billie pattern by TATB. I made 8 dresses and 8 sweatshirts…….i like value for money lol. I will consider this pattern for the future though, as I like the neck. I love your leopard print version…..very classy!
@@marionmathews9852 I love the Billie but the Toasters raglan sleeves suit me better xxx
Id like to know about those scissors too. Live the sweaters.
@@EirianRobson I got them from Amazon here’s the link. www.amazon.co.uk/walowalo-Rechargeable-Batteries-Cardboard-Scrapbooking/dp/B08D9SZH84/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3MA66GIBDY5TT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qMsMIfytGwusP40zX2t5aIPu9GEQMR2-DnP-Cbr1fu9nXLQG8npnd_GBL216pOD9tiE8EkYmoo5nJUii4mP2r8RuoV0EvmW-j9CRXag8dtx8ueQs2vUjWUSQOLCRM7xSrA1frra8tmqdVeVIoJfSRzj5wrBUFYgEpvYAkAiaDTi9OrnptASzNV-wKa8jfXAZtnRWOFiG5mpH5DpwMWcsoyg8ajWOfQFPxXDZXq4B-j2bdapKjFmCZYGq4zW-_eTG3bM_kUieP5-oN9IKHau9E7UUGCOgyxc0U3vif4RYdjg.zWorHDryAiuFUvlgXy_4Kveg56OUt8G1rHuGhgDO8JI&dib_tag=se&keywords=electric+scissors+for+cutting+fabric&qid=1729795659&sprefix=Electric+scissors%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-5
Hi Christine, thank you for another great video. I love the toaster as well. Could you say what make your electric scissors are please. They seem like the solution for my arthritic hands. ❤xx
I’m really interested in your electric scissors…..I have limited use of my hands and whilst the rotary cutter is better than scissors it still hurts. May I ask the name of them, please? (And do they just do straight edges or fiddley bits too?) thank you!
@@stephaniepaterson6340 they’re great for both straight and curves but I still use hand scissors for the odd fiddly bit. Here’s the link www.amazon.co.uk/walowalo-Rechargeable-Batteries-Cardboard-Scrapbooking/dp/B08D9SZH84/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3MA66GIBDY5TT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qMsMIfytGwusP40zX2t5aIPu9GEQMR2-DnP-Cbr1fu9nXLQG8npnd_GBL216pOD9tiE8EkYmoo5nJUii4mP2r8RuoV0EvmW-j9CRXag8dtx8ueQs2vUjWUSQOLCRM7xSrA1frra8tmqdVeVIoJfSRzj5wrBUFYgEpvYAkAiaDTi9OrnptASzNV-wKa8jfXAZtnRWOFiG5mpH5DpwMWcsoyg8ajWOfQFPxXDZXq4B-j2bdapKjFmCZYGq4zW-_eTG3bM_kUieP5-oN9IKHau9E7UUGCOgyxc0U3vif4RYdjg.zWorHDryAiuFUvlgXy_4Kveg56OUt8G1rHuGhgDO8JI&dib_tag=se&keywords=electric+scissors+for+cutting+fabric&qid=1729795659&sprefix=Electric+scissors%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-5
Hi there! Love this video about the toaster!
@@englishroses2464 thanks have you made it yet?
@@The_Gemini_Stitcher Not yet but I have the pattern. I am presently looking for some reasonably priced good quality sweatshirting fabric for it 😀
@@englishroses2464 good luck with that, sweatshirting is so expensive. Have you tried Pound Fabrics?
I have very nearly finished my Toaster, making it in a fur backed zebra print and I love it already. The photos on the pattern do not do this top justice at all.
@@JanGreenlees ooh that sounds gorgeous xxx
Christine. What make are your electric scissors, I’m thinking I’d like to ask for some for a Christmas gift…..