The story behind the sweaters— When our cottage neighbor found out I sewed, right away he had a job for me. He said in his 84 years he’s never known a seamstress. He went inside and brought out his favorite well worn, with holes in, sweater and asked if I could make something like that for him (see original sweater in last photo). I told him I could re-create it exactly! He was thrilled as he said he’s looked everywhere for a fleece lined sweater that has a shirt collar and pocket and can’t find one anywhere. And a shirt without a pocket is no good to him. So he said he’d take 2 of them.
A few weeks ago after I finished making the first one I gave it to him to make sure he was happy with it before I made the next one. Right away he wanted to put it on and had a huge smile on his face! Looking at his wife he stuck his hand in his pocket and said “look at this!” Needless to say he was thrilled with it. With the cold winters up north a sweater like this is all he needs according to him. Seeing his excitement for this sweater really warmed my heart and was a reminder to me that the things I make not only bring joy to me but also others.
A few weeks later and I have the second one done to take to him this weekend!