Jalie’s Dolman #3352, is almost instant summer sewing!

It got hot really fast here in Southern Ontario Canada.  Too fast for my liking.  One day I needed a jacket, socks and shoes, the next day it was sandals, capris and no sleeves. I needed almost instant summer sewing, and Jalie Dolman #3352 came to the rescue.  

This piece of gorgeous lightweight knit was perfect for the job!

The “sleeveless” version features a cap sleeve, which in this case is an extended shoulder.  Just 2 pattern pieces plus a neckband, in less than an hour I had an almost instant summer top.  It looks great with my well-worn Renee’s cut to capris length with added pockets.  Read how I did that by clicking here.

I chose to go up 2 sizes so that I’d have the loose ease that I like so much.  Loose without being baggy, and enough room for my round shoulders.  The neckband was cut at twice the pattern width and attached the same way as a ribbed band, and I like the finish.  

There are a few more pieces of similar knits in my stash, so look out, there will be more.  As for the rest of this piece; I’m thinking Sylvie, #4129, the wide-legged shorts and pants.