Citrine is here!

Hurrah, hurray! Citrine is here! I'm so happy to announce that this sewing pattern is now available in my shop in digital format today. The Citrine Sewing Pattern is available in our extended size range, with fourteen sizes designed for chest measurements 32-66" [81-168 cm].

 This instant-download PDF pattern includes layered pattern pieces in both print-at-home and A0 copyshop formats, full color instructions and a handy instruction summary sheet. I've included a section on working with knits in this pattern for those of you new to knit sewing.

Citrine is a cardigan designed for knit fabrics. The pattern features unique raglan seams and is finished with wide double-fold bindings for the neck, waist and cuffs. Choose from two sleeve styles: fitted or balloon, two waist options: straight or gathered, and optional buttons to help you customize your cardigan. Two front bodice pattern pieces - with and without a dart - are provided to provide fit flexibility for different busts.


Citrine pairs beautifully with so many other patterns, like Emerald and Rose, or Cleo and Trillium (as modeled by Amy in this post - I’ll do a follow up post on all of Amy’s Citrine outfits, soon!).

Ready to get started? 

Ewe Fibers has put together a fantastic Citrine Collection for us that includes fabric, interfacing, buttons, and PDF printing - a truly one-stop shop with fabulous fabric options so you can get everything all at once!

AND! Brooklyn Motif printing is also offering an awesome Citrine promotion for you: until February 27 you can take 20% off all Made By Rae pattern printouts  - no code needed, just upload your files. Their high-quality color printouts are really great - highly recommend!

AND! UK (and EU, International) sewists rejoice! Patternsy is also offering 20% off all Made By Rae printing in their shop from now until the end of February - use code MBRCitrine on any of my patterns in their Made by Rae kiosk.

More photos and details about this pattern, including sizing and yardage charts and materials, can be found on the Citrine Page on my website. 

PS. A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped me test and launch Citrine: first and foremost my sister Elli who worked so hard on this pattern, and to my lovely testers: Emiko, Kate, Leilani, Jenny H, Sam, Jenny H (yes, two Jenny H's!), Kten, Deb, and Clementine; and also Tiffany, Ambrosia, Romy, and Jessica; and of course my gorgeous model Amy, who sewed and modeled her Citrine for this newsletter.

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