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Pattern Review: BlueGingerDoll Bonnie

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Fall has finally arrived here in Northern California and the cooler weather certainly has me thinking about sweater knits!  I’m excited to share with you my most recent me-made sweater — the BlueGingerDoll Bonnie.

The Bonnie is a retro inspired sweater with three versions.  I made View C — the boatneck sweater with 3/4 sleeves.  I used a cotton blend hatchi sweater knit to make mine, which is a more lightweight fabric with a little stretch.  I just purchased a red sweater knit to make myself another Bonnie and I’m thinking about making a striped version with some cotton jersey.  This pattern is most definitely a staple top for me and great to wear with skirts.

[source: BlueGingerDoll]

[source: BlueGingerDoll]

Pattern name:  BlueGingerDoll Bonnie
Sizing:  4-24
What size did you make? I made a 22/24.
What are your measurements and body shape?  My measurements are: 48-41-52 and I have a pear-ish shape.
What adjustments did you make, and how long did they take?  No adjustments other than grading between sizes for the bust and waist/hip measurements.  I made this pattern straight out of the envelope.
What did you like?  I love the ease of sewing this sweater.  It’s quick to make and has the retro feel that I adore.  It’s a great basic and wardrobe builder in which you could use a variety of knit fabrics.
What will you change next time?  I may make it a little larger.  This pattern is meant to be slim-fitting with little ease and I generally like a little bit of a looser fit.
What advice do you have for curvy sewists?  If you like a looser fitting sweater, go up a size.
Curvy rating (1 – 5) ?  5 stars!!!

bonnie 4

There are more photos and info on my blog.

[Note:  This pattern was complimentary as I was a pattern tester.  These are my honest thoughts.]

Comments

  2. This is the second pattern recently that you have made that I didn’t give a second glance when I saw it on the model but mustmakeimmediately after seeing on you 🙂

  4. Don’t laugh but it never even occurred to me that one could sew a sweater. I did not know you could buy that kind of fabric. Obviously I need to spend more time in the fabric store, lol! And put a sweater on my list. Thanks for the review and opening my eyes to new possibilities!

    • Don’t worry, Nita, this did not occur to me either until I saw an article in Threads (or possible Vogue Patterns or Sew Stylish…) that talked about sewing with sweater knits a couple of years ago!

  8. Wow! This version is great, Tanya. The fit looks amazing and that color is divine! Thanks for reviewing this pattern – I’ve been contemplating it and I think this just sent me over the edge.

  10. Wow! This sweater looks great on you. I’ve been looking for a great staple to start working on and I think you made it. Thank you!

  12. Wow Tanya, you look drop dead gorgeous in that sweater. The sweater fits you perfectly but the color you chose is really the icing on the cake, like it’s made just for you. Beautiful. 😀

  13. Wow! That sweater looks beautiful on you. I love the fit and retro look of it. Thank you for sharing the review 🙂 I’m definitely getting this pattern.

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