Reconstructed Jersey - Size 12 (S)

The classic rethreads hooded jersey.

I've made and sold dozens of these. They are a lot of fun to make and colour block (unless they are one colour, like this one), and I think that joyfulness is somehow conveyed in the finished garments.

They are designed to fit snugly around the hips, or if you like a looser more 'boyfriendy' fit get a larger rather than a smaller size.

The sleeves are generously long - sometimes ridiculously long, so if you like the look of sleeves draping over your hands you'll be happy.

Here's the classic black. I often moan a bit about the people that buy the black ones, but who am I to talk - my black one is the one that gets the most wear, easily. This one is long, I'm making them shorter now, so this is part of the winter 2012 phase that is moving through. I actually shortened my black one, and was immediately sorry I did. The length is SO WARM! Especially with a pair of leg warmers, you can keep your cottons on underneath and still be snugly.

The bodice on this one is slightly felted as well, meaning a more even texture as well as slightly windproof.

As always, it pays to check the measurements against one of your favorites. These are taken with the garment lying flat and unstretched:

Shoulders: 44cm
Underarm: 52cm
Sleeve: 67cm (underarm seam)
Length: 80cm
Length of center back of bodice: 46cm
Width of Ribbing: 40cm

Returns: Of course, I want you to be happy, especially with a more costly item. So, if you try it on and it is not going to work, just mail it back to me unworn, with all the tags, within 10 days from date of dispatch - and I'll give you a refund less postage. If you are in Christchurch, you are welcome to come by my studio and discuss an exchange, including a special order with your own choice of colours!

Thanks for viewing, please check in again - Briar