Seven Sisters Top

I started this Seven Sisters top as a part of a knitalong in April. I finished it in early August. It was a a nice project to work on and I love the  blocked my sweater and it grew quite a bit in the neck and arms. I didn’t do as much ribbing as I didn’t think it was needed.

I ripped out the neck bind off and added to per the pattern, and then ripped the arm ribbing out and decreased the stitches to 72 instead of 80. This helped it fit better.

Made a size XL for my 48” bust, finished bust is 54”

First try...not a great fit on the arms or neck.

Sunday V-Neck

 This is my first attempt at a v-neck. I had a hard time following the instructions, so followed a tutorial on Melly Sews site. It's not bad. I used scraps from my stash and will probably wear this as a pj top. Especially since I managed to nick a hole in the back. Sign. I don't know how I did that.

The pattern is from Friday Pattern Company. I made an XXL and graded out to a 1X. I probably could have made a straight XXL.

Wardrobe Builder Tee

 I was nervous about this pattern since I am at the top of the size range with my waist and hips 2" out of range. I graded out the size 24 by a 1/2" starting under the arms. I made the O-neck with cap sleeves.

I used the same navy cotton jersey I used for the Tonic Tee. 

There's a little gaping in the underarm/bust, but I don't know that I will notice after a few wearings. Overall it's not a bad fit.

Rose Capris

I made a few adjustments on these Made by Rae Rose pants and think I am ready to make a dozen more. I went up to a size 4 to have more room in the hips, but used the size 3 crotch and shortened the rise by 1”. Even without the adjustments these pants fit pretty well. So happy to have a tnt pants pattern. I used Essex linen from stash 

Joss Shorts

I am so excited these Seamwork Joss pants hacked into shorts fit!!! I went for it and adjusted the rise based on the fit of another pair of pants. I used this cute quilting cotton figuring I could always make it work for pjs.

Pattern: Seamwork Joss
Size 22, waist 44, hips 51
Fabric from stash
Mods: inseam pockets, rise adjusted by 2", shorts length

Cap Sleeve Tee

 Moral of the story—don’t sew during a migraine. But all’s well that ends well. I have a wearable tee.

Had a bit of a runaway serger incident along the top and then clipped a hole trimming the seam allowance. Fortunately the busy fabric hides my accidents and it’s still wearable.

I like this pattern but absolutely detest rayon/lycra knit!

Fabric: Rayon blend knit from Joanns deep stash
Pattern: Winter Wear Designs Cap Sleeve Tee
Size: 3x for my 48” bust, 50” hips

Tonic Tee

 I'm pretty disappointed in this tee. The scoop neck is way too low, and I have some weird fabric bunching in the upper bust/sleeve area. I need to hem it and we'll see how I feel about it. I made this in a size 2x in some navy cotton jersey.

Upcycled nightgown

 I don't really wear nightgowns and I've been thinking for months that I should upcycle this into a top and shorts. I ordered some white jersey to use for a waistband and hem. I'm pleased with how it turned out.

Joanne Faux Wrap Top

Firstly will someone please give me a high five for working with this beastly modal Lycra knit? It is no small feat this didn’t wind up in the trash.

Can I get a second high five for my online thread color matching skills? See 3rd pic.

I survived an incredibly poor fabric choice to make a stinking cute top and as much as I detest this fabric with every fiber of my soul, it feels lovely to wear. 

I cut this out last fall and lost my sewjo and for some reason decided to work on it this week. I love this pattern and will make more in an easier fabric. I made a size XL graded to XXL in the waist. We will not discuss the craziness that is the hem.

Pattern- Sinclair Patterns Joanne Faux Wrap Top (there’s a dress version too.)
Fabric - Elderberry blue modal/Lycra sheer stubbed jersey knit - Halston from Fabricmart Fabrics

Wonder Woman pants

 I used this awesome Wonder Woman fabric I've had in my stash to muslin the Glebe pants pattern, and figured I'd be able to use them as PJs. I didn't have enough fabric for the waistband and pockets, but had some navy that worked well.

I made a size 1 and the crotch hung really low on me. I wound up taking it in by a little over an inch and they are very wearable but I'll have to shorten the rise if I make them again. I'm not sure if I need to size down, or if these just aren't the pants for me.

Rose Shorts

I made a pair of Made by Rae Rose shorts last summer in a size 2. They fit, but were a little snug in the hips and I've been wanting to make a pair again in the next size up. I've had this moth quilting cotton fabric in my stash for a long time. I bought it to make a skirt, but it wasn't wide enough for the pattern I wanted to use, and I thought it would make a fun wearable muslin.

I worked on the shorts during my "summer camp" and finished them over the weekend. I'm happy with the fit, and I love the fabric so much! I worked on the shorts in about hour long sessions and they came together quickly. It was a nice reminder that it can be enjoyable to work on projects in small time chunks and you can still get a lot done.

Summer Camp 2020

I needed to take a week off and as much as I wanted to take a couple of days at the beach, I knew that I'd feel too anxious. I decided to plan a summer camp for myself. I had a plenty of crafty things to keep me busy. I set an initial schedule for myself, but modified it each day as I went. I had a few migraines but managed to take meds and a nap and then still do some fun things. I worked in small chunks of time and gave myself permission to change things up as I needed to.

Monday
I was supposed to get a new washer dryer delivered, but there was a snafu. While I was waiting for the delivery I knocked out a bunch of mending and hemmed the Nullabor Cami I sewed up a while back.

I worked on my knitted sweater, and made cinnamon rolls and plum cobbler.

Tuesday
I got things sorted for my washer dryer to be delivered on Saturday and did a quick qi gong routine. I pulled out a diamond dots kit of a sparkly unicorn I bought ages ago and put it together. I really enjoyed it. I took a nap and read for a long while. Later in the day I worked on making a Criswood Envelope Dress. I did a little organizing in my craft room, and got some yummy take out.

Wednesday
I started off with some knitting, and then napped and read. I finished up my Envelope Dress. It's a teal linen blend from Joann's that's been in my stash for a bit. I'm super pleased with it. I also pulled out a weaving kit from Mollie Makes magazine. I worked on it a bit Thursday and decided I wasn't enjoying it so I stopped.

Thursday
I spent mostly sewing in small chunks. I cut out a pair of shorts from the Made by Rae Rose pattern and got them started. I had a few errands that day, and then wrapped it up with some takeout and a margarita.

Friday
I did a bit more organizing in my craft space, and worked on my shorts. I also pulled out my natural dye kit from The Paper Craft Pantry. I had fun using the kit. I also had a one on one lesson with XO Stitches, Niku, to learn some basics to piece fabric with my embroidery to make a table runner. I got a good start on that and am awaiting on some more fabric to finish. I made more progress on my shorts.

That is the official end of summer camp! I finished my shorts on Saturday and also finished knitting my sweater. I need to weave in ends and block my sweater. I'll post pictures later.

Macrame

I bought a gorgeous spider plant from the Tillery Plant Company. Lady Eva loves to nibble on my plants and seems to especially love spider plants. I thought maybe hanging the plant would keep it out of her way. I signed up for an online macrame class from The Aquarist. She sent all the supplies and had a great set up for online teaching. I really enjoyed the process, and now my plant is safely out of Eva's way.

Oilcloth Bags

I wanted a zipper bag to hold some watercolor markers, so I pulled some oilcloth out of my stash and made a few bags.

Donovan Skirt

I cut this skirt out last fall, and kind of lost my sewjo. I finally got around to sewing it up. It's in Brussels Washer Linen. It was an easy sew and such a comfortable skirt.

Knitted Rainbow

Sincerely Louise posted a rainbow plushie pattern and I dug through my stash to find some rainbow colors. I have it in my living room window so passerbys can see it.