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Going Home Sweater


When I was asked to sew up a Floral Heroes custom panel for KNITorious Fabric, I contemplated which pattern that I wanted to use.  When I got the 30x36 panel I definitely knew that I needed to make the Going Home Sweater by Ellie and Mac.  I had to do the Floral Heroes justice by using the whole panel.


The Going Home Sweater can be shirt, tunic, or dress length.  I chose to make the tunic length.  I had no problem cutting the tunic length from this panel.  There are three different sleeve lengths short, 3/4th, and long sleeve.  The long sleeves can be made with cuffs, which I love.  I'm also a fan of the hem band, anytime that I don't have to hem is a plus.


How much do you love Storm from X-men?  She just happens to be my favorite X-man and overall hero.  There weren't very many heroes of color when I was growing up so when I saw Storm, I was  in love.  Her awesome powers and beauty were really inspiring to me as a pre-teen.  I wanted to be her. This panel was perfect for me!!



KNITorious Fabrics has the softest most vibrant Cotton Lycra that I've sewn with. There are several awesome heroes to chose from with this pre-order round, floral and non-floral.  I had the honor of sewing the Floral Heroes Blizzard Lady.  The Floral Pinup in grunge mixed with the hero panel is my kind of girlie. The Heroes Round is open until March 25th.




The Going Home Sweater is by far, my favorite tunic right now. I love the length of it. I dressed it up with thigh high flat boots, but it could look just as good with leggings and flip-flops.  Don't forget to pre-order your fabric from KNITorious!!



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