An Accidental Design Change: Saddle Sock

The first saddle sock worked out perfectly and there were plans on making a couple more exactly like the first.  And then an accidental redesign happened when the latest version didn't fit quite like the original.  

This happened because of the fabric choice.  There are two made with an organic cotton fleece and this fabric does not have the stretch of the merino wool version.  I struggled to pull the curved end over the section of the Gensingen brace without success.  But that is okay because it is so incredibly soft that words can not properly describe and it covers the portion of the brace that most needs covering.  

Back to this fabric, there is absolutely no comparing this fleece to the polyester imposter typically found in most fabric stores.  I found this fabric at Marshall Fabrics and walked over to the polyester fleece only to see the difference.  At first touch, I was sold on the cotton fleece.  I want all of the saddle socks made in this fabric even if it means that the front tip is not covered.  Bonus point:  cotton fleece is breathable and hypoallergenic.  

Project details

Seams:  Knit (lightning bolt) stitch

Seam finish:  None, it's fleece

Fabric:  0.3 metres

Additional Tools & Supplies:  Cutting table, fabric scissors, paper scissors, pins, thread clippers, Janome 4120 QDC sewing machine, walking foot and coffee.  

Stand strong, elbows up and keep sewing.