hand knitted custom design sweaters

Susan Feltman Sweater Designs, LLC, t/a

Custom Design Sweater Studio, P.O. Box 73, Leonia, NJ 07605

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A hand knitted, custom design sweater is more than just a garment. It is an expression of your own personal style! Maybe you love v-neck cardigan sweaters, with interesting and eye-catching buttons, or maybe you have always loved raglan sleeve crewneck pullover sweaters, for their vintage "Fifties" style. Here's a chance for you to have something special designed and custom knitted just for you, a truly one-of-a-kind heirloom sweater, in your choice of colors and style. Every detail will be exactly as you choose, including the type of sleeve. The way a sleeve fits can change everything about the over-all appearance of a sweater, from the drop-shoulder sleeve style, with its roomy "weekend" ambiance, to the contemporary set-in style sleeve, with its tailored and slightly-fitted appearance.

There are four different sleeve styles available for your custom designed, hand knitted sweater. Pick your favorite!

Set-in sleeve style: See the example in the photo shown at the left, the ballerina pink and white music theme sweater. Click on the photo to enlarge; click "back" on your browser to return to this page. Set-in sleeves are tailored and somewhat fitted, like a blouse or dress shirt. This sleeve style fits more closely than the other styles, following the curve of the arm and shoulder, without being tight. If you are unsure of what sleeve style to choose, this is a good choice. Set-in sleeves are the most common style of sleeves found in contemporary clothing.

Raglan sleeve style: See the navy crewneck pullover sweater shown in the photo to the left. Click on the photo to enlarge; click "back" on your browser to return to this page. Raglan sleeves are shaped with a diagonal line that starts at the underarm and goes up towards the neckline. This type of sleeve is not as tailored as the set-in style sleeve, as it does not follow the natural curve of the underarm, but is just as attractive. It is a fashionable alternative to the set-in style sleeve and is often used in contemporary styles as seen in different designers' collections. It is also a good choice if you have narrow shoulders or shoulders which tend to slant.

Drop shoulder sleeve style: See the natural ivory baby sweater in the photo shown to the left. Click on the photo to enlarge; click "back" on your browser to return to this page. Drop shoulder sleeves have a roomy and casual fit, like a sweatshirt. This is the most relaxed shape of the four sleeve styles. Drop shoulder style sleeves are great for all sizes, for ladies and men as well as children, for a casual, "weekend" type of sweater. They are often found in infant and toddler sweaters as they are so easy to slip on and off.

Modified set-in sleeve style: See the pastel yellow, color "banana", sweater in the in the photo shown to the left. Click on the photo to enlarge; click "back" on your browser to return to this page. This sleeve style is in between the drop shoulder sleeve style and the set-in sleeve style; it is shaped to fit more closely than the drop shoulder sleeve style, but still with a relaxed, casual fit. It is a perfect compromise between the two styles, roomy and non-restrictive, but with a neat appearance.

Please note that unless you tell me otherwise, I will use set-in sleeves for your custom designed sweater.

Questions? Ask Susan!