Friday, April 10, 2020
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.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Sewing for 2019
I got behind on blogging. Here are my sewing makes in 2019.
May 2019
Sunset lounge pants in a cheery whale print
August 2019
Rose Shorts
Ashton top
May 2019
Sunset lounge pants in a cheery whale print
August 2019
Rose Shorts
Ashton top
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Painted Headboard
I've needed a headboard for ages. I've wanted this one from Ballard Design but it was out of my price range. I found a headboard in a thrift store that had a shape I liked. It had a water stain, so I didn't feel too bad about painting. I did a distressed/antique paint technique and then stenciled a French poem in silver and added other silver accents. I'm so pleased with how it turned out.
Sunday, May 12, 2019
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Frida Cross Stitch
My chiropractor gave me the Feminist Icon Cross Stitch book, and is a fan of Frida. So I stitched up Frida from the book and a quote from her and made it into a little pillow.
Friday, November 23, 2018
Tacara dress
Seamwork Tacara looked so cozy and I knew I wanted to make it right away. I had a super soft, slinky rayon knit.
I made a size 18, but really should have sized down. My knit was too lightweight for the pockets; I thought it made it hang weird. I also didn't like it as dress length. so I took about an inch off each side to get rid of the pockets and cut about 3 inches off the bottom. I'm pleased, but would definitely make the 16 next time.
Bust 46.75"
Waist 43
Hips 49
I made a size 18, but really should have sized down. My knit was too lightweight for the pockets; I thought it made it hang weird. I also didn't like it as dress length. so I took about an inch off each side to get rid of the pockets and cut about 3 inches off the bottom. I'm pleased, but would definitely make the 16 next time.
Bust 46.75"
Waist 43
Hips 49
Seamwork Hayden top
I've been on a quest for a top pattern. I hoped the Seamwork Hayden pattern would do the trick.
My hopes were dashed. This is the first time I have not had the sleeves fit. I had this mostly worked up in October, but was stuck since the sleeves were so tight. I waited until this month's Open Sew Workshop, and with Niku's help I was able to hack the sleeves so they mostly fit. It's still a bit tight. I think it fits good across the upper bust, but feel like it's really big everywhere else. Not sure if the quilting cotton is impacting the drape.
Niku reworked the sleeve pattern for me so it should fit next time. I'm undecided if I will make this again or not.
Size made: 18
Bust 46.75"
Waist 43
Hips 49
My hopes were dashed. This is the first time I have not had the sleeves fit. I had this mostly worked up in October, but was stuck since the sleeves were so tight. I waited until this month's Open Sew Workshop, and with Niku's help I was able to hack the sleeves so they mostly fit. It's still a bit tight. I think it fits good across the upper bust, but feel like it's really big everywhere else. Not sure if the quilting cotton is impacting the drape.
Niku reworked the sleeve pattern for me so it should fit next time. I'm undecided if I will make this again or not.
Size made: 18
Bust 46.75"
Waist 43
Hips 49
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