This was I think the 5th Jackson I’ve made, but only the second to make it to the blog – seems odd to share sweatshirts in August!

As with the first version I made, this is the size 10, which is 3 sizes bigger than my measurements. I cut it at the length of views A and D but cut straight across, instead of curved. Obviously this is the short sleeved version and I made no changes to the sleeve length of the short sleeves. I like that they’re almost elbow length as I hate tiny short sleeves on tees because they don’t go well under cardigans/jumpers, they bunch up and you end up sweating on the knitwear instead of on the tee. TMI? Probably. Oh well.

The fabric is some ponte roma I bought in at Crafty Sew and So in Leicester the last time I was up there for the Dressmaker’s Ball, which I think was in 2019! I used a bit of it to make a vest top in the great underwear sew of 2021. I had just enough left for the Jackson to fit, and to pattern match the stripes across the side seams – that and a matching pocket is about my limit when it comes to pattern matching tbh! It’s possible the fabric is a little too stiff for the vibe I’m going for with the over-sized thing but I do love this top – and I’m wearing it right now as I type this!

Of course you must know by now how much I love Helen’s Closet and I think this is going to become my go-to tee pattern. I have some white and some mustard jerseys I want to make into tees and I think I’ll be reaching for the Jackson when I get around to cutting out/sewing them up. I think I’ve got enough to make a long-sleeved and short-sleeved version from each fabric. Hopefully!

Speaking of the Dressmakers Ball, I should probably get some fabric and start making my outfit…..oops.