tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73420502151268262322024-02-02T00:11:51.900-08:00Under the Red Umbrellaa blog by Katie CanavanKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.comBlogger449125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-5782439004115966192022-09-08T14:41:00.005-07:002022-09-08T14:41:54.689-07:00Project! Summer Lee Knits Totally Rad Ribbed Socks in Beehive Yarns<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40yXzQ-I1q6EMiZxAKeagINi7x60E-7Kgx3XOJ6kafti2cfDRjLgPTBLlAOcATtei1UhIWQY3kVpAbTXlojOK8xzmqf9b7gC-dqALC7DBLdaHOnQHIE5jO0PrPeidDxARiZCfGq9x16VFtZYRrjWsWUlSpkGlXkTGwJeTRKgOLZletZo3cvY8vzQO/s4032/8323AD56-D6B1-45EA-9CAF-067D2E52EA4E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj40yXzQ-I1q6EMiZxAKeagINi7x60E-7Kgx3XOJ6kafti2cfDRjLgPTBLlAOcATtei1UhIWQY3kVpAbTXlojOK8xzmqf9b7gC-dqALC7DBLdaHOnQHIE5jO0PrPeidDxARiZCfGq9x16VFtZYRrjWsWUlSpkGlXkTGwJeTRKgOLZletZo3cvY8vzQO/w480-h640/8323AD56-D6B1-45EA-9CAF-067D2E52EA4E.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCy-7eaG6W4q_HurZay2IbGfgBgKLbLTl2LhRysfTBhlqbL_XEbdBzbrkea7EsXiixc9lgW7OykKX66TkfxANVypt_oZiIvZnCfg_N9MeA-s9D2aE778qLyRFy0TEAqi_NChjV0wzhQjYlaD3pfjyJuMgBtdvgW-FtBMLzyj_R5jceCdjdvICPrWYi/s220/project.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCy-7eaG6W4q_HurZay2IbGfgBgKLbLTl2LhRysfTBhlqbL_XEbdBzbrkea7EsXiixc9lgW7OykKX66TkfxANVypt_oZiIvZnCfg_N9MeA-s9D2aE778qLyRFy0TEAqi_NChjV0wzhQjYlaD3pfjyJuMgBtdvgW-FtBMLzyj_R5jceCdjdvICPrWYi/s1600/project.gif" width="220" /></a></div></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern</b>: My mom gifted me a limited Christmas Socks Set - "Vintage Cheer" - from <a href="https://www.beehiveyarns.com/" target="_blank">Beehive Yarns</a> last year and it took a minute to find the perfect pattern worthy of this gorgeous yarn. It came with a pattern, but there were certain details that weren't exactly my cup of tea, so I held off. When Summer Lee released the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/totally-rad-ribbed-socks" target="_blank">Totally Rad Ribbed Socks</a> pattern, I knew IT WAS TIME. I pulled in some design elements from the pattern included and mashed it all together in a pair of beautifully retro socks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUt_xJB1ghbnujtszKQ0CKZ3-bh30QSga_NaIjDOA1_wF9mmGbhTUzZOTuh7LZLUrTHxGfEWVm0P2QwajmEXOKfNf-YHU9t03Kqi7T99VGTuVtAmqNZWETsRp0OvbIdewWwD2VnwV7rC2tI1AFc5lQ_t-DAaqAfappl1N6Kww-2ns-v4PQ1Fe5moCS/s4032/IMG_8809.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUt_xJB1ghbnujtszKQ0CKZ3-bh30QSga_NaIjDOA1_wF9mmGbhTUzZOTuh7LZLUrTHxGfEWVm0P2QwajmEXOKfNf-YHU9t03Kqi7T99VGTuVtAmqNZWETsRp0OvbIdewWwD2VnwV7rC2tI1AFc5lQ_t-DAaqAfappl1N6Kww-2ns-v4PQ1Fe5moCS/w240-h320/IMG_8809.HEIC" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3t0O0DHCdrCrzV23JPNTq2omX5V0Q10Sm4Rs9dBKeZt6gMfYca1uUSrkFla2nB0NPMP1IoZsfw4uV1uaVSm11_73v9Ruex9s2bG6ybcpOJTJ7FpdECT1KzD6LjuGf20sjB6qbFfNtA27nh5QMqksF5wwBt_CcGAGrk_jFy5PBLMsifSw_so6VIQJq/s4032/IMG_9097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3t0O0DHCdrCrzV23JPNTq2omX5V0Q10Sm4Rs9dBKeZt6gMfYca1uUSrkFla2nB0NPMP1IoZsfw4uV1uaVSm11_73v9Ruex9s2bG6ybcpOJTJ7FpdECT1KzD6LjuGf20sjB6qbFfNtA27nh5QMqksF5wwBt_CcGAGrk_jFy5PBLMsifSw_so6VIQJq/s320/IMG_9097.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><b>Cost</b>: The Christmas Socks Set was gifted, and the pattern was $5. </p><p><b>Timeline</b>: This was my travel project in France during the month of April. I love working on socks while traveling - they take a decent amount of time but take up a small amount of space, so they're perfect, in my opinion.</p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: I knit a size M with a cable cast on for a stretchy cuff, and then followed the pattern as written, with the exception of adding another round of stripes before the toe to use more of the accent colors. This was a VERY generous sock set - after I finished the Totally Rad socks, I had enough yarn to cast on a <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/09/project-summer-lee-knits-weekend-shorty.html" target="_blank">second pair of Weekend Shorty socks</a>, whoohoo!! And I still have leftover yarn. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYMimx7BgVMWOjkQEqkzxuQZRh09iGYdAOg1UlbspC-zc0V2vFOHzGbwxLr5zW8KB1rEJN0uHZpziLknXLOCbaDEkpNQGqn26ceh9ogBU6sZs1sxBkS_dHEzgZtm-CfzYKpPsek3qUN5rtHKLyWEGMYayB8FNa-Tljq5yfcxfkVacvfoUqpKnJeg1/s3494/738160D4-A394-44DD-9B18-B84C778BB0D1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3494" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYMimx7BgVMWOjkQEqkzxuQZRh09iGYdAOg1UlbspC-zc0V2vFOHzGbwxLr5zW8KB1rEJN0uHZpziLknXLOCbaDEkpNQGqn26ceh9ogBU6sZs1sxBkS_dHEzgZtm-CfzYKpPsek3qUN5rtHKLyWEGMYayB8FNa-Tljq5yfcxfkVacvfoUqpKnJeg1/w346-h400/738160D4-A394-44DD-9B18-B84C778BB0D1.JPG" width="346" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVMOptyldXJoA0rcFrK9uTZ9SqOcSnDCoecjo3a26bTJdZ_KKu4H72oqdTw5_5i1Y8ysXBotOvd02TZMZhfECkFh6zTbWGD3O55SPSafyfvyC46j7AoFJI-eZk_m4tSXgiLfpLneTuxrNjq_AaY5T5NoZb2R5CBUIgIEXChxk2Ovmw38TmE21JjYX/s3106/4BF77F5A-AB87-47C4-92CC-ECDC56D506B8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3106" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWVMOptyldXJoA0rcFrK9uTZ9SqOcSnDCoecjo3a26bTJdZ_KKu4H72oqdTw5_5i1Y8ysXBotOvd02TZMZhfECkFh6zTbWGD3O55SPSafyfvyC46j7AoFJI-eZk_m4tSXgiLfpLneTuxrNjq_AaY5T5NoZb2R5CBUIgIEXChxk2Ovmw38TmE21JjYX/w390-h400/4BF77F5A-AB87-47C4-92CC-ECDC56D506B8.jpg" width="390" /></a></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-25611403629031049762022-09-05T16:34:00.000-07:002022-09-05T16:34:09.663-07:00Project! Summer Lee Knits Weekend Shorty Socks (HAMBURGER SOCKS)<p>Ok, here's another project (finished in March...) that I didn't blog about in a timely manner... so details are missing but I super love these socks and wanted to make sure they saw the light of day...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfogI40L802vrCp93W2Ze6TwupQCrzvSESPgDxEqJXdiAST4Ka7nyKlPB01pCsORF_Ypk-TNjuineSaWBa7JXvxt1uZ_U73QEHIiwYO7WfvM_-gBx5QQcaEMp221YAxJ-nenmv_wRrGI-NbGx8bHZOgLGJ2wXB0wb7xES6-gJ_reJA0B3PzK0Ka2W/s4032/Hamburger%20Socks%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUfogI40L802vrCp93W2Ze6TwupQCrzvSESPgDxEqJXdiAST4Ka7nyKlPB01pCsORF_Ypk-TNjuineSaWBa7JXvxt1uZ_U73QEHIiwYO7WfvM_-gBx5QQcaEMp221YAxJ-nenmv_wRrGI-NbGx8bHZOgLGJ2wXB0wb7xES6-gJ_reJA0B3PzK0Ka2W/w480-h640/Hamburger%20Socks%204.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCy-7eaG6W4q_HurZay2IbGfgBgKLbLTl2LhRysfTBhlqbL_XEbdBzbrkea7EsXiixc9lgW7OykKX66TkfxANVypt_oZiIvZnCfg_N9MeA-s9D2aE778qLyRFy0TEAqi_NChjV0wzhQjYlaD3pfjyJuMgBtdvgW-FtBMLzyj_R5jceCdjdvICPrWYi/s220/project.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCy-7eaG6W4q_HurZay2IbGfgBgKLbLTl2LhRysfTBhlqbL_XEbdBzbrkea7EsXiixc9lgW7OykKX66TkfxANVypt_oZiIvZnCfg_N9MeA-s9D2aE778qLyRFy0TEAqi_NChjV0wzhQjYlaD3pfjyJuMgBtdvgW-FtBMLzyj_R5jceCdjdvICPrWYi/s1600/project.gif" width="220" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Pattern</b>: My new favorite sock pattern - the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weekend-shorty-socks" target="_blank">Weekend Shorty Socks</a> by <a href="https://summerleedesignco.com/" target="_blank">Summer Lee</a>.<p></p><p><b>Materials</b>: I knit these socks with the leftovers from my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/01/project-hamburger-socks-rye-light-in.html" target="_blank">Hamburger Socks</a>, knit from <a href="https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165" target="_blank">Knit Picks Felici</a> (sadly, no longer available in the hamburger colorway, but there are lots of other fun self-striping colors available), and some ancient <a href="https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-tonal/c/5420134" target="_blank">Knit Picks Stroll Tonal</a> - truly scrappy socks. It makes me *very* happy to use up scraps. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbL78x_kq353BBlLNS_a89-pF9y-ajf91zmrxi9UofvFCCSEEVhgzvdwhByKjLlpKSFEPck8idlflvhG0GcqPWbHFZQoUouyyXrCejxsKzpRpk4PWaIJSw4EBofOsZAlFgq1hPiaIQiTyI2bDCeyR11MdBpVzCEPB0BgV27SGJMHMQFw9vAvwJiIlg/s4032/Hamburger%20Socks%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbL78x_kq353BBlLNS_a89-pF9y-ajf91zmrxi9UofvFCCSEEVhgzvdwhByKjLlpKSFEPck8idlflvhG0GcqPWbHFZQoUouyyXrCejxsKzpRpk4PWaIJSw4EBofOsZAlFgq1hPiaIQiTyI2bDCeyR11MdBpVzCEPB0BgV27SGJMHMQFw9vAvwJiIlg/w300-h400/Hamburger%20Socks%202.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EHUAA1EGY-jQDlqhgSRJcGG5R-79GBp-ZiN4T43s-E4WxviMzeEjV36gpjQ3MdOa6YKkXBiZpiLXS1M_RlqXloB50mM5-Uynh3A1EhX7lkV5XUXg7o3CIc3xoQINLVw5mziwbTU_Ck-VrDIbyZW5aqJu_9urBTcqjAs0liDIAsG7lyu_GwWCg7J7/s4032/Hamburger%20Socks%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EHUAA1EGY-jQDlqhgSRJcGG5R-79GBp-ZiN4T43s-E4WxviMzeEjV36gpjQ3MdOa6YKkXBiZpiLXS1M_RlqXloB50mM5-Uynh3A1EhX7lkV5XUXg7o3CIc3xoQINLVw5mziwbTU_Ck-VrDIbyZW5aqJu_9urBTcqjAs0liDIAsG7lyu_GwWCg7J7/w300-h400/Hamburger%20Socks%201.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p><b>Cost</b>: Free Ninety-Nine, since this was a completely scrappy project, and used a free pattern.</p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: I cast on a size M using a cable cast on for a stretchy cuff and followed the instructions pretty closely from there. The Felici yarn is self-striping, so I just let it stripe as it would for the cuff, heel and toe, and then used the Stroll for the main part of the sock. I love the fit and simplicity of this pattern!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaewndyTb0DheeCNMkLAblV-q1pP51kyLOVNg8chbmsYv0EA2r8bF3DSHm2fqvBG-vvgWGB8bZD5XMoA-MTe-gCAwS0e9sbkFZvLCwVIFJtRyoQ_DYsP5lha1LjDgPbiwSBUGmDAwoBB1d_f89ZoPe1Qz_b-VwJXBu3khvdHUNBCtz0bTCupEo-8ml/s3487/Hamburger%20Socks%20WIP.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3487" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaewndyTb0DheeCNMkLAblV-q1pP51kyLOVNg8chbmsYv0EA2r8bF3DSHm2fqvBG-vvgWGB8bZD5XMoA-MTe-gCAwS0e9sbkFZvLCwVIFJtRyoQ_DYsP5lha1LjDgPbiwSBUGmDAwoBB1d_f89ZoPe1Qz_b-VwJXBu3khvdHUNBCtz0bTCupEo-8ml/w348-h400/Hamburger%20Socks%20WIP.JPG" width="348" /></a></div><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: Yes, I have already knit another pair of these socks with other sock leftovers. It's such a versatile pattern!</p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-78317335255964620192022-08-16T08:21:00.000-07:002022-08-16T08:21:02.211-07:00Project! The Maiden Blouse with Flutter Sleeves (Stitch Witch Patterns)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpynZh8FGcEzKZEgpQSDA5kzVrTn9v7kivvs9ML7Nz2x6woaIOEsJDpe48B4j-9kTUGBCHKc4tqzVkFiE6P-lb_TmK5zr7kahMV9tq-pc_g0tk711qpuiN9h9ujihs70N9mvkjZGGHNNLC4CmGvDLOBdF4EeIeDe2WE90v7K56_Pb-qtE_h8qiRHCe/s1799/Red%20Maiden%20Blouse%201.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpynZh8FGcEzKZEgpQSDA5kzVrTn9v7kivvs9ML7Nz2x6woaIOEsJDpe48B4j-9kTUGBCHKc4tqzVkFiE6P-lb_TmK5zr7kahMV9tq-pc_g0tk711qpuiN9h9ujihs70N9mvkjZGGHNNLC4CmGvDLOBdF4EeIeDe2WE90v7K56_Pb-qtE_h8qiRHCe/w512-h640/Red%20Maiden%20Blouse%201.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpooEObwI55waKtR9kyxc_ymrTPH3S5XpxtmJ4Iy_xxWz9Yqc6Sjk6eXNzoREFkAw-gFRwLVikJBL_SzFpB78YIU3fzqSZtkGuffwl5Z0YXlKHkja3sPsgNBPCW4OTmWybz0KnFL44_fRhrua1MscYzZWYp58o0G0cuXOtEzqHbakU68EAONjKQiV7/s220/project.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpooEObwI55waKtR9kyxc_ymrTPH3S5XpxtmJ4Iy_xxWz9Yqc6Sjk6eXNzoREFkAw-gFRwLVikJBL_SzFpB78YIU3fzqSZtkGuffwl5Z0YXlKHkja3sPsgNBPCW4OTmWybz0KnFL44_fRhrua1MscYzZWYp58o0G0cuXOtEzqHbakU68EAONjKQiV7/s1600/project.gif" width="220" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Pattern</b>: This top started as my muslin for <a href="https://www.stitchwitchpatterns.com/patterns-1/the-maiden-set" target="_blank">The Maiden Blouse</a> by Stitch Witch patterns when I <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/02/project-maiden-blouse-test-sew-by.html" target="_blank">tested the pattern back in February</a>.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Materials</b>: The lightweight gingham I used lived a previous life as an apron, which I found at an estate sale for $1! About a year ago, I added "gingham" to my Thrift Store List (anyone else have this list??) and the apron was the first time I found gingham fabric in the wild, so I got excited... and then realized it wasn't really enough fabric to do much with. UNTIL NOW.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfVt7jtTtT4tzuwIGXGgkz0nMJjdYYJiifI1vmposJsdcw1xvNa4vTRx2XMWjqkP0FemRn-0LNNs3e4Kp8wBbyuyfBa067Zm4wHt-MEHw8gXk9EiTW0ZcWavgEAN6zlnQ0ht9NuujF2329B4ALMwWYsgo6O1QFEyqFUiCfCaPncWwWu-Hl5RN1SGc/s3088/Red%20Maiden%20Blouse%202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSfVt7jtTtT4tzuwIGXGgkz0nMJjdYYJiifI1vmposJsdcw1xvNa4vTRx2XMWjqkP0FemRn-0LNNs3e4Kp8wBbyuyfBa067Zm4wHt-MEHw8gXk9EiTW0ZcWavgEAN6zlnQ0ht9NuujF2329B4ALMwWYsgo6O1QFEyqFUiCfCaPncWwWu-Hl5RN1SGc/w480-h640/Red%20Maiden%20Blouse%202.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Cost</b>: $1 for the fabric, I got the pattern for free in exchange for testing, and the buttons were from my stash. So $1 total. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Timeline</b>: I cut the bodice in February and intended to go back and finish it for months after finishing my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/02/project-maiden-blouse-test-sew-by.html" target="_blank">striped circus-y Maiden Blouse</a>. Lately I have been REALLY trying to clear out my sewing WIP's, so here we are! Only took 7 months to make this muslin into a wearable top.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: LOTS. After fitting my muslin, I had pulled it apart to make changes to the front bodice piece on my final. So when I picked this version back up, I pulled out the darts and completely re-cut the front bodice. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc90SQlroWyQkinp_I5FkQlCEp2k8XTvxvKqBW5hvVlGTU98HQrtmCXVThsdPExFh2-Q4o9kB-RpjXgJXviqPBSoKd3z3k-o_YmuZZx0sOToNkd0fbJM5aa8IrcKxc4_npfPPA9fkAcN2IPKhNnNalhgB2FT9HEyi1eNMM3W35Ch-w7CuzaezqrhPi/s1799/Red%20Maiden%20Blouse%204.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc90SQlroWyQkinp_I5FkQlCEp2k8XTvxvKqBW5hvVlGTU98HQrtmCXVThsdPExFh2-Q4o9kB-RpjXgJXviqPBSoKd3z3k-o_YmuZZx0sOToNkd0fbJM5aa8IrcKxc4_npfPPA9fkAcN2IPKhNnNalhgB2FT9HEyi1eNMM3W35Ch-w7CuzaezqrhPi/w512-h640/Red%20Maiden%20Blouse%204.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Now, Madeline has included a facing in the final pattern to make a sleeveless version of this blouse, but it uses the other, rounded neckline, not this square, Queen Anne neckline. So instead of using the facing for the sleeveless version, I cut the neckline facing as normal and treated it like a binding, sewing it to the wrong side and then folding it under and stitching it down. This worked pretty well! I think it will hold up and keep the square neckline crisp, despite the light weight of the fabric.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The apron also did not provide enough fabric for the epic sleeves included in the fabric (too bad, they would have been awesome in this floaty fabric), but it DID have two very long ties, which I repurposed into the flutter sleeves. Because I am all about SLEEVES. After basting on the gathered sleeves, I used a basic binding to finish them. </p><p style="text-align: left;">I skipped the boning for this version - the fabric was too light and it was just not what I was going for. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtORXnqctv2DTHtZOdmSGZ_mYF7UIaeDn3GXIBX3EmJARY9BwIjkhWPzlybaFwxRAuzjv6KrfCwsOdkHdRbJYN1IuISq8OYOfoy2z3v0KiE-Eqx_FWCavw6Mdm6XTbZcSwDDSFoYCRgG3Aj1j1HpLjtJNH-ZPkP0USkOjnTF2aKzThomauDje8MwXJ/s1800/Red%20Maiden%20Blouse%203.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtORXnqctv2DTHtZOdmSGZ_mYF7UIaeDn3GXIBX3EmJARY9BwIjkhWPzlybaFwxRAuzjv6KrfCwsOdkHdRbJYN1IuISq8OYOfoy2z3v0KiE-Eqx_FWCavw6Mdm6XTbZcSwDDSFoYCRgG3Aj1j1HpLjtJNH-ZPkP0USkOjnTF2aKzThomauDje8MwXJ/w512-h640/Red%20Maiden%20Blouse%203.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Feelings about this project</b>: This is so so cute - a little bit Picnic Maiden, a little bit Milk Maid. The light fabric is very wearable for this hot hot weather, while still offering drama. </p><p style="text-align: left;">If I make this top again, I WILL interface the back button bands. In both this lightweight version, and my heavier version, the button band pulls in a weird way and needs a little extra stability. I love the detail of the buttons, so I wouldn't want to lose that, but it needs some help.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Now, I DO have a larger check gingham tablecloth that I thrifted shortly after this apron, so... stay tuned for my full gingham look (joking... maybe).</p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-91252390633519809192022-07-25T13:08:00.000-07:002022-07-25T13:08:15.864-07:00Project! Wildflowers Blouse by Poison Grrls (Test Knit)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsApbkCY9LJ1qiFEHiLgPU4Jk0KnMj7Mv_35QY278bPAVY1FwOqvyil7N24wKtcoJy0L2sjgkRTX8uzUUeYJf0-uEwixzgQZl6-DXW9hG6Yuy2mHcpzwd79mFrBudmWucVLNu11E0lFqeQgWUgVbP4R53393ACTvWEthZi8H8xGUwb2iwKFz40QRB/s2879/Wildflowers%20Blouse%205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2879" data-original-width="1986" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsApbkCY9LJ1qiFEHiLgPU4Jk0KnMj7Mv_35QY278bPAVY1FwOqvyil7N24wKtcoJy0L2sjgkRTX8uzUUeYJf0-uEwixzgQZl6-DXW9hG6Yuy2mHcpzwd79mFrBudmWucVLNu11E0lFqeQgWUgVbP4R53393ACTvWEthZi8H8xGUwb2iwKFz40QRB/w442-h640/Wildflowers%20Blouse%205.JPG" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://payhip.com/b/CYjJL" target="_blank">Wildflowers Blouse by Poison Grrls</a>. I test knit this one and it's a gem! The neckline! The sleeves!</p><p><b>Materials</b>: The recommended yarn for this knit is CoBaSi by HiKoo and I also heartily recommend this yarn. This is the second time using this yarn (in a second Poison Grrls design) and it's just perfect for summer or, you know, living in LA like I do. </p><p><b>Cost</b>: I used almost all of 5 skeins of CoBaSi in "Gold Crest", so total was $47 including shipping.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3s4k7Udhfdf71p_Bv02OTvN5rKu4oRQMmrPDm4pg7fWhJobDoIsS6dQ8AgEzcnllpUibGe5D5BhlSkOlmDq0G08T30NJtYh_F70Cnu0gthunKnNw8IX4oiAipz-9vQ6Gds4yU9fdTsDPIk_LVUQHsvPn3C_xde5xQUOV2aQ0cSpB0TDa4KZ1n7Pu/s3088/Wildflowers%20Blouse%206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3s4k7Udhfdf71p_Bv02OTvN5rKu4oRQMmrPDm4pg7fWhJobDoIsS6dQ8AgEzcnllpUibGe5D5BhlSkOlmDq0G08T30NJtYh_F70Cnu0gthunKnNw8IX4oiAipz-9vQ6Gds4yU9fdTsDPIk_LVUQHsvPn3C_xde5xQUOV2aQ0cSpB0TDa4KZ1n7Pu/w300-h400/Wildflowers%20Blouse%206.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p><b>Timeline</b>: Woof. Test knits can be tricky, you know?? I started this on June 10th and finished it on July 21st, after a lot of ripping and re-knitting. I knit a total of FIVE sleeves on this sweater, can you believe it??</p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: Ok, the finished product is fantastic, I am very happy with it BUT due to the "test" variety of knitting, this didn't exactly go as planned. I cast on the wrong number of stitches, so it's a little larger than the size L. Now, each designer has a testing process that is different and works well for them, but unfortunately for ME, Amy's process requires detailed reading and apparently I am very bad at that!!!!! So I missed a few corrections to the first draft of the pattern and that led to the sizing issue, as well as me having to rip and re-knit the top of the bodice AFTER I had already finished the entire garment. So yes, this took me over a month to get right, but I never have regrets about ripping out a "Meh" knit to make sure it's fab. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaBUmj72yXx2Ut11lMTa5UTSN8GFguIr6QQIRx_Vn_f1U4NOH25xO4eXj5BfBNp0ZLK__AZYxxVcZfRKkvsXSwVf1TMXWzoYrUcFtNMttmA3xnH-HzXTqEO_Bbn6XMWH02wwD9A0IeciroCp8V1DhNgFruHkD9t5gvVkuYNMyenW72YqGsl0-ib6P/s3088/Wildflowers%20Blouse%204.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaBUmj72yXx2Ut11lMTa5UTSN8GFguIr6QQIRx_Vn_f1U4NOH25xO4eXj5BfBNp0ZLK__AZYxxVcZfRKkvsXSwVf1TMXWzoYrUcFtNMttmA3xnH-HzXTqEO_Bbn6XMWH02wwD9A0IeciroCp8V1DhNgFruHkD9t5gvVkuYNMyenW72YqGsl0-ib6P/s320/Wildflowers%20Blouse%204.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QIrRYYEdbLZgDrKyUq2g8h501s3cjUF2IqRI47r-XBK3JVJzmNS-s6AhwOwBEcF1jSMAqWUQsPSLeEMeuwr1GeEHK6-PYpR4ezgGGwS31s9iTfk8rNbq2kbR_GgyUcESfIU8LrJapN5Y2-0-SMXfRE7Xhivqhd4SoWGtAFNIFkX9a0OZ5LkpAy4g/s3088/Wildflowers%20Blouse%203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QIrRYYEdbLZgDrKyUq2g8h501s3cjUF2IqRI47r-XBK3JVJzmNS-s6AhwOwBEcF1jSMAqWUQsPSLeEMeuwr1GeEHK6-PYpR4ezgGGwS31s9iTfk8rNbq2kbR_GgyUcESfIU8LrJapN5Y2-0-SMXfRE7Xhivqhd4SoWGtAFNIFkX9a0OZ5LkpAy4g/s320/Wildflowers%20Blouse%203.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p>I also got Covid somewhere in that month, and I partially blame that for my inability to read the corrections. IT WAS NOT MY FAULT (it was my fault).</p><p>Ok, back to what I DID do right: I added an extra inch of length to the body before beginning the increases for the bust, and I knit the sleeves one size smaller (my usual mod for my skinny arms). I love love love the sleeves and the proportions of the puffy sleeves vs. the sweetheart neckline! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJxjyPepVYCg4_oORJztDh87G3SzoaqFNRpkWoLUVv8ZjRSUDLuJeZjkRs1AgW8yn1IRmy8qruUi5cjf09BpZvjpPCQVjiJHNyoGB6W49UwUJXQuhZ8EzP196MEpekPbXa0Ik1RPuSQ8P-haK7xgXnvK_qbNvgxMJyhXrgKoRKUxUVhCgMekOS17N/s3088/Wildflowers%20Blouse%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJxjyPepVYCg4_oORJztDh87G3SzoaqFNRpkWoLUVv8ZjRSUDLuJeZjkRs1AgW8yn1IRmy8qruUi5cjf09BpZvjpPCQVjiJHNyoGB6W49UwUJXQuhZ8EzP196MEpekPbXa0Ik1RPuSQ8P-haK7xgXnvK_qbNvgxMJyhXrgKoRKUxUVhCgMekOS17N/s320/Wildflowers%20Blouse%202.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OIivYqVCmZk7sQCYqko2eL74PMrfhe1mZysJ5aOPHfhzZosnAL-FFz7PXZL94ovyLyvqzTCEUlG3Y0jXJdBW-wpAHdGAA0bAqrIwKrPPgJ7fT8WW2RaTDk4mUqx7T4PawEMU730wiL8ds6VwSv0GDTNgbB8N0t-T5oxgWjfvu1xMFkWxBm2jQA5a/s3088/Wildflowers%20Blouse%201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0OIivYqVCmZk7sQCYqko2eL74PMrfhe1mZysJ5aOPHfhzZosnAL-FFz7PXZL94ovyLyvqzTCEUlG3Y0jXJdBW-wpAHdGAA0bAqrIwKrPPgJ7fT8WW2RaTDk4mUqx7T4PawEMU730wiL8ds6VwSv0GDTNgbB8N0t-T5oxgWjfvu1xMFkWxBm2jQA5a/s320/Wildflowers%20Blouse%201.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: Overall, I am so so happy with how it turned out, and I feel really fantastic wearing it. And I promise to learn to read soon. </p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-1745276362281636102022-06-17T09:56:00.007-07:002022-06-17T09:56:00.217-07:00Project! Joss Pants in Linen by Seamwork<p>I'm blogging my way through some projects I finished in March and April, right before I got busy and did some traveling. A great thing about belated blogging is a lot of photos of your finished garments in action! So here we go:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTQx8ICP63eHT-_-UTqXTJe6cNNoC2plfZK-fyvoHSe7D4NCTw-Ny3oO6QWKrCaBKhEImN7JBNv13LtOtvWG1NAQgeV0Npk7HzbPWz1YlZ8YcRNPeT9HcHIgjpsVD6vt94fi34IAT6ImfiliGBQKAYgcBlu1j0v6jl-jaYWdmuB9zSiWQy-iG1ara/s1794/MeMadeMay1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1794" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTQx8ICP63eHT-_-UTqXTJe6cNNoC2plfZK-fyvoHSe7D4NCTw-Ny3oO6QWKrCaBKhEImN7JBNv13LtOtvWG1NAQgeV0Npk7HzbPWz1YlZ8YcRNPeT9HcHIgjpsVD6vt94fi34IAT6ImfiliGBQKAYgcBlu1j0v6jl-jaYWdmuB9zSiWQy-iG1ara/w514-h640/MeMadeMay1.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUb1XCH8eT0NRrs-w3VysT8XXcPFSwvM2xWCJBxYuzJQWYxf14bixWgcPCmq0ff1VLEaSt7Yhjq8ZVzHvBXsoSKwUNmhf9gzYjhkzimoqbpn1-QE6Nu_xSkEIL2SMX4sL1RYgnXRYsw9uY-vD-KDtUcDvTj8xH7-PfpP53rWpkZFMxjY7YmNDrcSl/s220/project.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUb1XCH8eT0NRrs-w3VysT8XXcPFSwvM2xWCJBxYuzJQWYxf14bixWgcPCmq0ff1VLEaSt7Yhjq8ZVzHvBXsoSKwUNmhf9gzYjhkzimoqbpn1-QE6Nu_xSkEIL2SMX4sL1RYgnXRYsw9uY-vD-KDtUcDvTj8xH7-PfpP53rWpkZFMxjY7YmNDrcSl/s1600/project.gif" width="220" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/joss" target="_blank">The Joss Pants by Seamwork</a>. Yes, this is <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2020/06/seamwork-joss-pants-and-purl-soho-city.html" target="_blank">my second pair of Joss pants</a>... this pair is much more outdoor-friendly.</p><p><b>Materials</b>: 100% Linen from Joann's, thread and 1.5" elastic for the waistband. The pattern calls for 1" elastic, but I had 1.5" non-roll elastic in my stash and WOW, am I glad I went with that. Highly recommend a sturdy elastic for this waistband. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitY8fIgGOlG3JQbaoDGLmQQGx5UP_xenO3ris9TXMFtxEPxZCI8q1YxVVi0YlwuqlqJxsSxTZqsF0MXdQn44mBy9-MfGJin-wttFU8p-M9X3uBPsSFlARyV4lhMkuCzpt3iiiUTjd_o8yR8r8l4HG3p3ywJLVdY6xoKNAw8EYdPwIEEY33aUueSrn/s3158/MeMadeMay2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3158" data-original-width="2527" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitY8fIgGOlG3JQbaoDGLmQQGx5UP_xenO3ris9TXMFtxEPxZCI8q1YxVVi0YlwuqlqJxsSxTZqsF0MXdQn44mBy9-MfGJin-wttFU8p-M9X3uBPsSFlARyV4lhMkuCzpt3iiiUTjd_o8yR8r8l4HG3p3ywJLVdY6xoKNAw8EYdPwIEEY33aUueSrn/s320/MeMadeMay2.JPG" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zD1C6gfZkjOH9TQElfeF9y_xtDVH41EHTjd2wUSOncyArVhTPmYDkNKypqziFgW2vkR0wZnMYTazc9yF6IAmy_ZcExMjNHrt5LTO88rGkPO1Zi4pd_-kr7tZbbHuApYgp3N8Gey8s5dJG-irEyv30MHNDcIQ5_0ww5Xb7sEE7eSOOOcLGFG-Sk4d/s3088/IMG_9328.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zD1C6gfZkjOH9TQElfeF9y_xtDVH41EHTjd2wUSOncyArVhTPmYDkNKypqziFgW2vkR0wZnMYTazc9yF6IAmy_ZcExMjNHrt5LTO88rGkPO1Zi4pd_-kr7tZbbHuApYgp3N8Gey8s5dJG-irEyv30MHNDcIQ5_0ww5Xb7sEE7eSOOOcLGFG-Sk4d/s320/IMG_9328.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p> <b>Cost</b>: 3 yards of this linen came in at a whopping $46, plus another $4 for thread, bringing this project to $50, and making this my most expensive sewing project since my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/12/project-charm-patterns-bryant-gown-goes.html" target="_blank">Bryant Gown</a>! I do have a little linen leftover, so I'm hoping to squeeze a tank out of it for a little matching outfit look. </p><p><b>Timeline</b>: Fast and furious - I made these the first week of April, days before I left for France, when I realized I had very few options for comfy travel pants. Since I had sewn the pattern before, I knew I could bang them out in time. </p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: I sewed a straight size 12, adding a 1/2" in height to the waistband to accommodate the taller elastic. I also added the same slanted patch pockets I used on the first pair I sewed, which I drafted by following <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/articles/pattern-hackers-21" target="_blank">Seamwork's tutorial</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZrIrkLmi8tyyVXasvFlfu-bK90LuCg54_ou0FxYOQcgNMIMia4STNV2rQs6kSQ4xD-sUWrKYY_iicnTtkbSZS7DrH5WuQXEYbNdS1e6iYH-jCkX739MHDyKpl3Kt1sa2vkaUA0pR_7NnPjcwXng3OK-unDvLQObMliLKdvLM_kPp5I2TLWbQC332/s3088/IMG_9302.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZrIrkLmi8tyyVXasvFlfu-bK90LuCg54_ou0FxYOQcgNMIMia4STNV2rQs6kSQ4xD-sUWrKYY_iicnTtkbSZS7DrH5WuQXEYbNdS1e6iYH-jCkX739MHDyKpl3Kt1sa2vkaUA0pR_7NnPjcwXng3OK-unDvLQObMliLKdvLM_kPp5I2TLWbQC332/s320/IMG_9302.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IZrqHnNJmPW7tFrB3nlkv9HdGFe6YWh9XEoGRACdBIs5YMZOh6he0oXFbS-N-y8cO46c29Fg8j1ZrvctocttAL9R7zNqwzhvpDB0V1gunmiX77caHsap6OeKym349AhVR1reXJtrxHMPB27Z8zq1jyQFaL5VRMJKqazlPY7gN4n3XThLaRr_DzH0/s1799/MeMadeMay3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IZrqHnNJmPW7tFrB3nlkv9HdGFe6YWh9XEoGRACdBIs5YMZOh6he0oXFbS-N-y8cO46c29Fg8j1ZrvctocttAL9R7zNqwzhvpDB0V1gunmiX77caHsap6OeKym349AhVR1reXJtrxHMPB27Z8zq1jyQFaL5VRMJKqazlPY7gN4n3XThLaRr_DzH0/s320/MeMadeMay3.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><p>Since I ended up adding a drawstring to my first pair of Joss pants, I added two buttonholes to the waistband this time. However - the non roll elastic is so sturdy and the linen fabric is so light that I definitely didn't need a drawstring and didn't end up adding it. So there are just two unused buttonholes, waiting on the waistband for the time they might be needed (which will probably never come). </p><p>I go back and forth on the length - when I sit down they REALLY ride up, but when I'm standing I think they look great, so I probably would not change it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19im91yTO5kJDAst5Fg16LrsGNKOcdYjeDkXkG4bOBqmK2fQi8U96sv3X0oAjFyAbyc2oBh2n7tbGIaD0Zs_XsNscyi_bYkFfAalPLDLyBpE-npFbFkbIGaOOPrv-VoxDG7Hmf3j3_k0UzLx4ujHHQLgssJ0CixGrVxLtbdVtFTaYCohG9SaliVTL/s3780/MeMadeMay4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3780" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19im91yTO5kJDAst5Fg16LrsGNKOcdYjeDkXkG4bOBqmK2fQi8U96sv3X0oAjFyAbyc2oBh2n7tbGIaD0Zs_XsNscyi_bYkFfAalPLDLyBpE-npFbFkbIGaOOPrv-VoxDG7Hmf3j3_k0UzLx4ujHHQLgssJ0CixGrVxLtbdVtFTaYCohG9SaliVTL/w320-h400/MeMadeMay4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: While I liked the first pair of Joss Pants I sewed, they were made out of knit jersey and are really more PJ-type pants. This version, however, is MAGIC. Every time I wear them, people ask where I got them, and then are disappointed when I tell them I made them (because I have nice friends who don't immediately ask me to make them a thing they want).</p><p>I love them and have worn them multiple times a week since I finished them. I wore them in Paris when it was chilly, I wore them in Joshua Tree when it was hot. They are versatile, comfy and look chic. They're the perfect pants for my current lifestyle and I am thrilled I FINALLY gave this pattern a second look. </p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-20526962511330670612022-06-15T09:16:00.005-07:002022-06-15T09:16:00.223-07:00Project! Groovy Floral Striped Madhu Top by Seamwork<div class="separator">I'm blogging my way through some projects I finished in March and April, right before I got busy and did some traveling. So here we go:</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GiIR0eWg5ot6fTDsnx2mhIK80drfigeGxLOJSZuXH2ioiHZ0gV5IjpJwX12tMWy9cQs1ctrR8R5c9dQqrXu60TMZCi-XB5pqCLU6RSv49lUb6BD30H04GpyMKCfgoau6TQlvkJXYn9JSAl_n9Zfiws1EVfidUt-_JoPxXlDvk62KbTRFzsBfW9Lb/s3088/IMG_8618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GiIR0eWg5ot6fTDsnx2mhIK80drfigeGxLOJSZuXH2ioiHZ0gV5IjpJwX12tMWy9cQs1ctrR8R5c9dQqrXu60TMZCi-XB5pqCLU6RSv49lUb6BD30H04GpyMKCfgoau6TQlvkJXYn9JSAl_n9Zfiws1EVfidUt-_JoPxXlDvk62KbTRFzsBfW9Lb/w480-h640/IMG_8618.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUb1XCH8eT0NRrs-w3VysT8XXcPFSwvM2xWCJBxYuzJQWYxf14bixWgcPCmq0ff1VLEaSt7Yhjq8ZVzHvBXsoSKwUNmhf9gzYjhkzimoqbpn1-QE6Nu_xSkEIL2SMX4sL1RYgnXRYsw9uY-vD-KDtUcDvTj8xH7-PfpP53rWpkZFMxjY7YmNDrcSl/s220/project.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUb1XCH8eT0NRrs-w3VysT8XXcPFSwvM2xWCJBxYuzJQWYxf14bixWgcPCmq0ff1VLEaSt7Yhjq8ZVzHvBXsoSKwUNmhf9gzYjhkzimoqbpn1-QE6Nu_xSkEIL2SMX4sL1RYgnXRYsw9uY-vD-KDtUcDvTj8xH7-PfpP53rWpkZFMxjY7YmNDrcSl/s1600/project.gif" width="220" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern</b>: Surprise, it's another <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/madhu" target="_blank">Seamwork Madhu</a>! I love this pattern so much, and both of my tops get a LOT of wear. It might be time to make a third...</p><p><b>Materials</b>: When I saw this beautiful, slightly groovy/slightly Hawaiian rayon at <a href="https://remainderspas.org/" target="_blank">Remainders Creative Reuse,</a> I knew it was destined to be a Madhu. It's a perfect match of fabric to pattern.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3_veuejF70OYv8livO_b0cUnJtfuKlbdYYYztRqW6e0NES_b0zOzbmDZmt4wt7NlnAUrQIzbrxw9xlpCHymFKQUqFzd6XP2P50lMYHMjVqWl1LJiT-TJScuu529bsFvy9ZOWWJ3P6pXypdcnx1eK9chV46-xezcwI1nnCMwePIcQhqsijoF2W8hV/s3088/IMG_8627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE3_veuejF70OYv8livO_b0cUnJtfuKlbdYYYztRqW6e0NES_b0zOzbmDZmt4wt7NlnAUrQIzbrxw9xlpCHymFKQUqFzd6XP2P50lMYHMjVqWl1LJiT-TJScuu529bsFvy9ZOWWJ3P6pXypdcnx1eK9chV46-xezcwI1nnCMwePIcQhqsijoF2W8hV/s320/IMG_8627.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSm_2NXpgiyHfKK2oQ8REH7uDZKaylKJQbBNbrZEEglClJHdzVZkWLgMx9vDLAjD9CDNi8OqXKDAhycGkTVXbyZzZ6l3B_JAV1q3wkRJM-uTLx2sOmJXlRLmrGs8vjvFkpMXTqEelM8uhodu9XypzXSNNoqDG1vszN-U4xiliQdYlTxar1mxaYC8Y/s3088/IMG_8675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSm_2NXpgiyHfKK2oQ8REH7uDZKaylKJQbBNbrZEEglClJHdzVZkWLgMx9vDLAjD9CDNi8OqXKDAhycGkTVXbyZzZ6l3B_JAV1q3wkRJM-uTLx2sOmJXlRLmrGs8vjvFkpMXTqEelM8uhodu9XypzXSNNoqDG1vszN-U4xiliQdYlTxar1mxaYC8Y/s320/IMG_8675.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p><b>Cost</b>: 2.5 yards of this rayon came in at $7.50, and the thread and elastic were in my stash, so a total of $7.50 for this top. Seriously, cannot beat Remainders.</p><p><b>Timeline</b>: I bought this fabric at the same time as my fabric for my Capulet Dress, and cut them both at the same time, finishing at the end of March. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuTthP8R4nP5HUyH1Ub34rrny-VbhT7pzWOlENTVo0_QRFy9lAtEt_4hKtLKcOvTMtQ637yBQPeFDf0n5q4qV-zLJ_Oj7BsQPFMR46ly0jT-CBamvDkVP3qc3e1MPkndCMLGskS_0m8n4u8DxVMfsFRgKeWeeePdrcmrs0ICpQv3j54LH83tqj9XE/s3088/IMG_8665.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuTthP8R4nP5HUyH1Ub34rrny-VbhT7pzWOlENTVo0_QRFy9lAtEt_4hKtLKcOvTMtQ637yBQPeFDf0n5q4qV-zLJ_Oj7BsQPFMR46ly0jT-CBamvDkVP3qc3e1MPkndCMLGskS_0m8n4u8DxVMfsFRgKeWeeePdrcmrs0ICpQv3j54LH83tqj9XE/s320/IMG_8665.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFYg-rPClXafiLy8-hTnEPAJoe4EcGaD2jjn_Y7innc30Oxk-HVeFCjpPDrsRsUVs019U8XXgUfgOq0WrrzNZvERU4gEDx8tJbUg9wNYAaHpbbP9vKjxSbdsLOSfCt0V6EFSpB2I7TUMNxycomMNqk_tNQdYGDRG-2pMWrEgWn_LdwC54sBULhEEd/s3088/IMG_8636.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFYg-rPClXafiLy8-hTnEPAJoe4EcGaD2jjn_Y7innc30Oxk-HVeFCjpPDrsRsUVs019U8XXgUfgOq0WrrzNZvERU4gEDx8tJbUg9wNYAaHpbbP9vKjxSbdsLOSfCt0V6EFSpB2I7TUMNxycomMNqk_tNQdYGDRG-2pMWrEgWn_LdwC54sBULhEEd/s320/IMG_8636.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: I cut a size Medium and made no mods. Easy peasy! </p><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: I waxed poetic about this pattern when I wrote about my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/03/project-hawaiian-madhu-top-from.html" target="_blank">Hawaiian Print Madhu Top</a>, and my feelings have only deepened with this second version. It's a perfect t-shirt for me, I will love it forever, and I look forward to wearing it all summer long.</p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-73019370869846797072022-06-13T10:31:00.004-07:002022-06-13T10:31:00.215-07:00Project! The Capulet Dress (Test) by Stitch Witch Patterns<p style="text-align: left;">I'm blogging my way through some projects I finished in March and April, right before I got busy and did some traveling. So here we go:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu59WO3G_KX7PtWP2STpKKsaUj3-iW2t3Tf83uNJ25npyDyf69xYCZ47okY8AioCxAcgAZMirm5b7wc53_fWwl-snMwjG9103MSmAVU2CwyVjt0Pp1eH7aQT3Vsb9O1TA2Gxbfd_2T-IJ8PxCEQo6w3kpSHq1NbM2nOi0c02C_90_TZW0FTX3YMwAI/s3088/CapuletDress8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu59WO3G_KX7PtWP2STpKKsaUj3-iW2t3Tf83uNJ25npyDyf69xYCZ47okY8AioCxAcgAZMirm5b7wc53_fWwl-snMwjG9103MSmAVU2CwyVjt0Pp1eH7aQT3Vsb9O1TA2Gxbfd_2T-IJ8PxCEQo6w3kpSHq1NbM2nOi0c02C_90_TZW0FTX3YMwAI/w480-h640/CapuletDress8.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUb1XCH8eT0NRrs-w3VysT8XXcPFSwvM2xWCJBxYuzJQWYxf14bixWgcPCmq0ff1VLEaSt7Yhjq8ZVzHvBXsoSKwUNmhf9gzYjhkzimoqbpn1-QE6Nu_xSkEIL2SMX4sL1RYgnXRYsw9uY-vD-KDtUcDvTj8xH7-PfpP53rWpkZFMxjY7YmNDrcSl/s220/project.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzUb1XCH8eT0NRrs-w3VysT8XXcPFSwvM2xWCJBxYuzJQWYxf14bixWgcPCmq0ff1VLEaSt7Yhjq8ZVzHvBXsoSKwUNmhf9gzYjhkzimoqbpn1-QE6Nu_xSkEIL2SMX4sL1RYgnXRYsw9uY-vD-KDtUcDvTj8xH7-PfpP53rWpkZFMxjY7YmNDrcSl/s1600/project.gif" width="220" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pattern</b>: Oh yes, it's another lovely pattern from Stitch Witch Patterns - <a href="https://www.stitchwitchpatterns.com/patterns-1/the-capulet-dress-1" target="_blank">The Capulet Dress</a>! </div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Materials</b>: I purchased 5.5 yards of this beautiful rayon from <a href="https://remainderspas.org/" target="_blank">Remainders Creative Reuse</a> for another project, intending to use a stiffer cotton for this dress. I did not read the pattern closely, though, and was only able to score about 3 yards of the 45" wide cotton when the pattern calls for 60" wide fabric, and so I used this backup fabric. It's a different dress than I intended to make, but it still came out gorgeous!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgM2qjAusxvFhYhrXDtKupePqkR1H4hpk7DzRNtxX5uJqpYtL2veiUm5vC4p547Ml1iS54ky9tOrjRt_P16Y9CTUAZ_hECTTg9bXMOXoutqEttHcKnh4fk_1ZXOztFLoNlIdr6XLb7fgbn9KTZWqHMPb5WoHVNkBJkslzUk3Nq6c9sWzO1_z3TDKJz/s3088/CapuletDress9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgM2qjAusxvFhYhrXDtKupePqkR1H4hpk7DzRNtxX5uJqpYtL2veiUm5vC4p547Ml1iS54ky9tOrjRt_P16Y9CTUAZ_hECTTg9bXMOXoutqEttHcKnh4fk_1ZXOztFLoNlIdr6XLb7fgbn9KTZWqHMPb5WoHVNkBJkslzUk3Nq6c9sWzO1_z3TDKJz/s320/CapuletDress9.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksEGle9Ta54KVMwMoS_MEmZyG7DpzTBM-dLbdK3xakp5CRx6VXpavTUas282oqF80pPqsJJRbENzTiaErjIreX9WzJx_BUhDdVuJx0dV917RHdw729FqkP4mcjD6ufsuUGhK3uklSCuUuHH4W0okonwHOilcnVMjrhja9w8Z56aqpsZCYz6PhDD4g/s3088/CapuletDress2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksEGle9Ta54KVMwMoS_MEmZyG7DpzTBM-dLbdK3xakp5CRx6VXpavTUas282oqF80pPqsJJRbENzTiaErjIreX9WzJx_BUhDdVuJx0dV917RHdw729FqkP4mcjD6ufsuUGhK3uklSCuUuHH4W0okonwHOilcnVMjrhja9w8Z56aqpsZCYz6PhDD4g/s320/CapuletDress2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">I will take this opportunity to shout it from the rooftops: Remainders is amazing and I am so so lucky to have a craft thrift store here in Pasadena. I try to stay chill every time I go in there, but inevitably I leave with vintage fabric. This is where I got the amazing plaid fabric for my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/01/project-b6453-in-holiday-plaid.html">Christmas B6453.</a> And I have 2-3 cuts of fabric in my stash that haven't been sewn up yet. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Cost</b>: $16.50 for 5.5 yards of rayon. The rest of the materials were already in my stash so we'll say a total of $16.50 for this dress, since I received the pattern in exchange for testing it. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Timeline</b>: Finished at the end of March, before the pattern release. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: Since this was a test sew, the fit is pretty off. (Madeline has since made changes to the pattern, so go forth and sew it without fear!) As you'll see from my photos, the back had to be taken in quite a bit, so it doesn't have that nice square back. On my next version, I'll be sure to do more extensive fitting. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7ph_81ywCcX88isAwkxKFQ2FrtpokUs6iXim3VKZQxKQ36cDVF8B87iq3ubFSRGR-xTus05zxQ1RX5KcHFjE73YFblnKjcbWOP9PosTpSRf3br87dFq45wrnUGTqdbkcB09oF9O485mXFp65wNvYP6RUYbUZxYhEBksI6Pr1iVt6rjhNcp8B1Ilm/s2987/CapuletDress5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2987" data-original-width="1822" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7ph_81ywCcX88isAwkxKFQ2FrtpokUs6iXim3VKZQxKQ36cDVF8B87iq3ubFSRGR-xTus05zxQ1RX5KcHFjE73YFblnKjcbWOP9PosTpSRf3br87dFq45wrnUGTqdbkcB09oF9O485mXFp65wNvYP6RUYbUZxYhEBksI6Pr1iVt6rjhNcp8B1Ilm/s320/CapuletDress5.jpg" width="195" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8ydj-IanpQ75EbBDjW5OJb_RHkzuXJ5tY7BVXB-ithWv5vWbb5dge_d0gJJULoC9M-DSt5y3EcP75X3FAZoJlASDouP5aN7iChveDv8H0SagzBOiWDop8h-i3BX67XpPNk3wHaD2D8IK9e9UfZSghQ6IU1P2WWFl40bC1a_7fEsK7uo06v2UdOGm/s2904/CapuletDress3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2904" data-original-width="2126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8ydj-IanpQ75EbBDjW5OJb_RHkzuXJ5tY7BVXB-ithWv5vWbb5dge_d0gJJULoC9M-DSt5y3EcP75X3FAZoJlASDouP5aN7iChveDv8H0SagzBOiWDop8h-i3BX67XpPNk3wHaD2D8IK9e9UfZSghQ6IU1P2WWFl40bC1a_7fEsK7uo06v2UdOGm/s320/CapuletDress3.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Because I am both tall and old, I added length to the bodice and the skirt. I don't think I really needed the extra bodice length, and next time I'll skip it. I also added pockets, because I love snacks and must always have lip balm on me. Since I was sewing with the rayon, I had to make the longer Juliet sleeves! I LOVE them, they're so dramatic and elegant. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGhAzk2_QaDzmTiF7WVWog-7qcu5QCe6YOhqxf7ayqbcXAvXIh9j_4qJp4gKjWw4dzIXof-gdtEDEg0TPOS-DRDh9kIXav18BjHTg0YhAEFnjhDJVS4uU3_lGSaMERecv_s2Aeo5EVLRxy4GUyK2gCD2pthm2j0m87_r5R8JdpfZYV7c6leNodfWJ/s3088/CapuletDress6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHGhAzk2_QaDzmTiF7WVWog-7qcu5QCe6YOhqxf7ayqbcXAvXIh9j_4qJp4gKjWw4dzIXof-gdtEDEg0TPOS-DRDh9kIXav18BjHTg0YhAEFnjhDJVS4uU3_lGSaMERecv_s2Aeo5EVLRxy4GUyK2gCD2pthm2j0m87_r5R8JdpfZYV7c6leNodfWJ/w300-h400/CapuletDress6.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Feelings about this project</b>: I love this dress - it's very romantic and a little 90's when made up in this fabric. This one is on my list to revisit in a lighter fabric with more body in the short sleeve version, so watch out, Summer 2022!</p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-1143693290407449752022-06-10T21:59:00.004-07:002022-06-17T14:14:22.646-07:00Me Made May 2022 Recap<p style="text-align: left;">Well, we're 10 days into June, but here's my <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/p/about-me-made-may.html" target="_blank">Me Made May</a> Recap. Yes, you'll notice there are only 10 outfits, but 10 out of 31 ain't too bad in my book!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIep03bZTn6MOoSNGHtB79-wy5KT0Of61wPYZ37QfO86jZcebd6oGOWgv3ZiMiZ5x9EXKv11EI0kAnRvMXf2iVnIOi5gAYq_2JC-YOIdq52yOrNhfFS-i12-dCgBzxIvI8nIZDO6nxXbLIlt3Ufhn5Q2ZjSiYPkwt2AOBrGKJLOPXZsBv1-hMzMElr/s1794/MeMadeMay1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1794" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIep03bZTn6MOoSNGHtB79-wy5KT0Of61wPYZ37QfO86jZcebd6oGOWgv3ZiMiZ5x9EXKv11EI0kAnRvMXf2iVnIOi5gAYq_2JC-YOIdq52yOrNhfFS-i12-dCgBzxIvI8nIZDO6nxXbLIlt3Ufhn5Q2ZjSiYPkwt2AOBrGKJLOPXZsBv1-hMzMElr/s320/MeMadeMay1.JPG" width="257" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_iYBWhjfVxhAO2txi4cxW_9KHe7TG91UKM1-7QPzcPaWIFHQAyaDEwi2QXC6wrZI1l5GnKW5vnvhti6srHBvTgVofbWdivS4i9gtiMk4jYXvQ4FoRglpQ7b5PAD3UZJX0gsaF0jHmU_y2JdpdXFy7FQC-P8g1xE6rXmAV7UAJS6iqxMXKLoW1hSlK/s3158/MeMadeMay2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3158" data-original-width="2527" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_iYBWhjfVxhAO2txi4cxW_9KHe7TG91UKM1-7QPzcPaWIFHQAyaDEwi2QXC6wrZI1l5GnKW5vnvhti6srHBvTgVofbWdivS4i9gtiMk4jYXvQ4FoRglpQ7b5PAD3UZJX0gsaF0jHmU_y2JdpdXFy7FQC-P8g1xE6rXmAV7UAJS6iqxMXKLoW1hSlK/s320/MeMadeMay2.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left: <a href="http://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/06/project-joss-pants-in-linen-by-seamwork.html" target="_blank">Linen Joss Pants</a> and <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2018/06/autumnal-project-2-halloween-b5895.html">B5895</a>. Right: <a href="http://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/06/project-joss-pants-in-linen-by-seamwork.html" target="_blank">Linen Joss Pants</a> and the <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/03/project-hawaiian-madhu-top-from.html" target="_blank">Hawaiian Madhu Top</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qhP42clqgDpgdZGEvvV3pgl8LZ7Hr6zAqFAEfrVieL8yUYQdNDhVrMAm3Lkn_tY3b5r_QOnLqwH8b0MgiwuzKBa87VJl8msXvGUK0ykLmKbnD0MUM-LA4w_I0NlY3w3DuwGOXtUrC-_8waelAIbcV3E7mMKFmqVbFKnQtbA4pW75CvRvOU1TlhVR/s3780/MeMadeMay4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3780" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qhP42clqgDpgdZGEvvV3pgl8LZ7Hr6zAqFAEfrVieL8yUYQdNDhVrMAm3Lkn_tY3b5r_QOnLqwH8b0MgiwuzKBa87VJl8msXvGUK0ykLmKbnD0MUM-LA4w_I0NlY3w3DuwGOXtUrC-_8waelAIbcV3E7mMKFmqVbFKnQtbA4pW75CvRvOU1TlhVR/s320/MeMadeMay4.JPG" width="256" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk38KCI15ysdGwsIlTs0Ztf0mq69hpUtn22kOS4oK5BdaKWTuM7VdL3Fr8qeg8yt42xx5tcbJtaoUrSPqR0oo4qPrw87rmt03GhPFNGEthulOYZ-HNqXmu8jGMqSJXcuA6VEV3LntfO8ARKHOk-fv2NBkJNO40Wb2l3u5YO-CVj78NGzjvBBgYp_Nx/s4032/MeMadeMay10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk38KCI15ysdGwsIlTs0Ztf0mq69hpUtn22kOS4oK5BdaKWTuM7VdL3Fr8qeg8yt42xx5tcbJtaoUrSPqR0oo4qPrw87rmt03GhPFNGEthulOYZ-HNqXmu8jGMqSJXcuA6VEV3LntfO8ARKHOk-fv2NBkJNO40Wb2l3u5YO-CVj78NGzjvBBgYp_Nx/s320/MeMadeMay10.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left: <a href="http://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/06/project-joss-pants-in-linen-by-seamwork.html" target="_blank">Linen Joss Pants</a> and a refashioned tank from Old Navy. Right: <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2014/09/finished-ikat-alder-shirtdress.html" target="_blank">Ikat Alder Shirtdress</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2u7w1SXLA4q4IjouJ7Bj0oO77zv9PcTu34Hx1R0oXN5wnyZgzeigB5ie9T5Y8k7icMGzmXN66HmMx9iC6dvSf5ul6nEoAMhKNpSsh1bfX0m6E_U9SoNczEUrUD3EI2WXfWMwzOG6bXrswPBioddY6ys1HB7CVQjB4_4jKaGllzM6_prCVbFsxuKTn/s3780/MeMadeMay5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3780" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2u7w1SXLA4q4IjouJ7Bj0oO77zv9PcTu34Hx1R0oXN5wnyZgzeigB5ie9T5Y8k7icMGzmXN66HmMx9iC6dvSf5ul6nEoAMhKNpSsh1bfX0m6E_U9SoNczEUrUD3EI2WXfWMwzOG6bXrswPBioddY6ys1HB7CVQjB4_4jKaGllzM6_prCVbFsxuKTn/s320/MeMadeMay5.JPG" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR9lB-tRp7mic4NMXcPq6IhkpjvLZBnGP9Ep7v7Wq4sIQgfuTxNruE0BgyJI91YV5nbkoilsm4xPzXVno-SlYqiw8njk6YeXhFHb5SMA5vGrTKlkz4v124Ya_UrO2DI1IxCSQTsfHhGcRa5LMQC0euc2oNmAl4atwQ4ZwuyKApQCPMv5JSV_yW6ia8/s3780/MeMadeMay6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3780" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR9lB-tRp7mic4NMXcPq6IhkpjvLZBnGP9Ep7v7Wq4sIQgfuTxNruE0BgyJI91YV5nbkoilsm4xPzXVno-SlYqiw8njk6YeXhFHb5SMA5vGrTKlkz4v124Ya_UrO2DI1IxCSQTsfHhGcRa5LMQC0euc2oNmAl4atwQ4ZwuyKApQCPMv5JSV_yW6ia8/s320/MeMadeMay6.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/serafinapekkala/sunshower-cardigan" target="_blank">Sunshower Cardigan</a> (Rav link) and <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/03/project-hawaiian-madhu-top-from.html" target="_blank">self-drafted Hawaiian Dirndl Skirt</a>. Right: <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/11/project-seamwork-benning-dress-in.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Seamwork Benning Dress</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdK6D3S0Y04P0TFHKYk9VW5YY0ohC2T2XTSK782A1wPDlX-GmCjbM3_357GrQNV4oGaObRP4HVgk3vYiATz_lovb_glRzackKUQOWYzkqdGffbidZJz929v66ASWKSqpvb9zkCv1HhcqMZBgahK13hCrRKu_p45Xb2b7Uqi0B04onb4bTnIey4bt8_/s3088/MeMadeMay7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdK6D3S0Y04P0TFHKYk9VW5YY0ohC2T2XTSK782A1wPDlX-GmCjbM3_357GrQNV4oGaObRP4HVgk3vYiATz_lovb_glRzackKUQOWYzkqdGffbidZJz929v66ASWKSqpvb9zkCv1HhcqMZBgahK13hCrRKu_p45Xb2b7Uqi0B04onb4bTnIey4bt8_/s320/MeMadeMay7.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZfH9mzVPO5UtwNsHIrgjVaB3jSZsnSg3shTtk-TC52jW5xQOud2Ldbg3xShxxo4xIby3jVGV1IUmOt7nQdDWWa1wQ1oBzfKENBs1g_VLFqXip4seDjTmlodekspjLVT19NSHueF6Em7qXPtsCLA38LwDG9xxgOVDjFFosId5pWNCRHaWgr-Kw_Jt/s4032/MeMadeMay8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZfH9mzVPO5UtwNsHIrgjVaB3jSZsnSg3shTtk-TC52jW5xQOud2Ldbg3xShxxo4xIby3jVGV1IUmOt7nQdDWWa1wQ1oBzfKENBs1g_VLFqXip4seDjTmlodekspjLVT19NSHueF6Em7qXPtsCLA38LwDG9xxgOVDjFFosId5pWNCRHaWgr-Kw_Jt/s320/MeMadeMay8.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left: Linen-blend Burnside Bibs (unblogged, gasp!). Right: <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2012/07/summer-goal-1-lace-stripes.html" target="_blank">Lace Stripes Sweater</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFy0zvET61hfd5u1nFRK6ziE4QJhGERaMT1Pef9vzMA_gROzEnm3lQWubzeSbb3gc9WszFPL3JE8jiFuj52cuqrSy5oO3okdpdAbV6D7VwOOKT2gepjNl9FEfdrCqCorVoHGgjQGmW_2jJlQmGDgPPe7cn6prCCd3VhPe_fvylk_sDZRIJaGj6t6Bj/s4032/MeMadeMay9.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFy0zvET61hfd5u1nFRK6ziE4QJhGERaMT1Pef9vzMA_gROzEnm3lQWubzeSbb3gc9WszFPL3JE8jiFuj52cuqrSy5oO3okdpdAbV6D7VwOOKT2gepjNl9FEfdrCqCorVoHGgjQGmW_2jJlQmGDgPPe7cn6prCCd3VhPe_fvylk_sDZRIJaGj6t6Bj/s320/MeMadeMay9.heic" width="240" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JaIB_Y054e7pdiWyJJu7ZcvCplMO3NKJbh29CQZFJQ3VJx4rXi5_X25PZuSMoepHPYiqWeeixcpguAlVfQR-VzKT2-kb1QeaTr8tojKMgP1Zfl7ZW9ivRM0f0ww0Q9rNvhhC-_x-g5P1u1RJ_jjTEK4mDNfeUUYCibL95rorNTIeAT6vmSCsX5VT/s1799/MeMadeMay3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JaIB_Y054e7pdiWyJJu7ZcvCplMO3NKJbh29CQZFJQ3VJx4rXi5_X25PZuSMoepHPYiqWeeixcpguAlVfQR-VzKT2-kb1QeaTr8tojKMgP1Zfl7ZW9ivRM0f0ww0Q9rNvhhC-_x-g5P1u1RJ_jjTEK4mDNfeUUYCibL95rorNTIeAT6vmSCsX5VT/s320/MeMadeMay3.JPG" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left: <a href="http://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/06/project-groovy-floral-striped-madhu-top.html" target="_blank">Groovy Striped Madhu Top</a>. Right: <a href="http://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/06/project-joss-pants-in-linen-by-seamwork.html" target="_blank">Linen Joss Pants</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And the MVP for this Me Made May goes to... the Linen Joss Pants! I'm actually wearing them right now as I type this, too. They are so comfy but look kinda chic in a burlap-sack, paper-bag-sorta-way, and I LOVE them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Truly, this Me Made May tested my wardrobe. A lot of my handmade clothes no longer fit comfortably and I don't wear uncomfortable clothes (anymore), so. My options were limited. But onward and upward! Summer is here and I have leftover linen, so look out!</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-2437781848470175942022-03-13T17:36:00.001-07:002022-06-10T23:54:53.666-07:00Project! Hawaiian Madhu Top from Seamwork (and matching skirt)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5Yuo_E6R4rRXD5-4D4NQGMaujTekoXRma_btA17IF3lBRkYnBAQ30g3aSrplNyoikr0OAKeLeEumyPBNPHmoOJhqiUlu07skoCivMWK_tAk8Lc6QbKeS5bcx6H5QVHgXrpDSKI67ogt4rlYGpY5YCUzz3ZLS8I4DG_NuhAX2xT9sU0M9wvGB7CmTk=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5Yuo_E6R4rRXD5-4D4NQGMaujTekoXRma_btA17IF3lBRkYnBAQ30g3aSrplNyoikr0OAKeLeEumyPBNPHmoOJhqiUlu07skoCivMWK_tAk8Lc6QbKeS5bcx6H5QVHgXrpDSKI67ogt4rlYGpY5YCUzz3ZLS8I4DG_NuhAX2xT9sU0M9wvGB7CmTk=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-0xGHhXufuzx092YAvEV3LQuO8CVpCEiihDBQ0sKiYTwJ0hktgSR8qT3kMVTvlWHB395Sb0t75aBiEbf68IbcwpC3Y2n-gcfVVty0rR_gnAlPdHVvI-RJ4fWpBjiEa0nYq1uYx5iUUHARFKcxFC70CeRDeOsdabfYH60kRBWkF1MV-OcgG3Cy-i7Z=s220" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-0xGHhXufuzx092YAvEV3LQuO8CVpCEiihDBQ0sKiYTwJ0hktgSR8qT3kMVTvlWHB395Sb0t75aBiEbf68IbcwpC3Y2n-gcfVVty0rR_gnAlPdHVvI-RJ4fWpBjiEa0nYq1uYx5iUUHARFKcxFC70CeRDeOsdabfYH60kRBWkF1MV-OcgG3Cy-i7Z" width="220" /></a></div><p><b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/madhu" target="_blank">The Madhu Top</a> from Seamwork. I finished this one almost immediately after the pattern was released in 2021, but just getting to pictures now!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgifkGR5NcfEj24H3HCrIqia86YMEP-N4hdrZASbT-kEa6O488BpM-P76Ili7-ruZKgDFqRYggZCvZEYk9RQWoXzwNKlEUP0Jidburb2zlFS-cQfDJRh8yfd38_SAs_3A7oiviY3Hv_mj_cMLd6VAzSi6gDsjA2c_i0OsM0UIX_IYyRYAJG7mGlgPGW=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgifkGR5NcfEj24H3HCrIqia86YMEP-N4hdrZASbT-kEa6O488BpM-P76Ili7-ruZKgDFqRYggZCvZEYk9RQWoXzwNKlEUP0Jidburb2zlFS-cQfDJRh8yfd38_SAs_3A7oiviY3Hv_mj_cMLd6VAzSi6gDsjA2c_i0OsM0UIX_IYyRYAJG7mGlgPGW=s320" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwTAgB8o1Nj056Nhd32dVW7VsWXdzaYGgJymwdyzXBcNtjc-9aIANjfT2ZZ8692evwTLJjBrCsOerIrjpVxU7Yv41SzaWIuao4z4N9MDtiBPRinTb8v0kWs1kBC8yt3RPsIv75v8JKYKndIH6ub1PZmQzyepTmyOkgU8UZmmMMOAFdoBLK7TpEWgw9=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwTAgB8o1Nj056Nhd32dVW7VsWXdzaYGgJymwdyzXBcNtjc-9aIANjfT2ZZ8692evwTLJjBrCsOerIrjpVxU7Yv41SzaWIuao4z4N9MDtiBPRinTb8v0kWs1kBC8yt3RPsIv75v8JKYKndIH6ub1PZmQzyepTmyOkgU8UZmmMMOAFdoBLK7TpEWgw9=s320" width="240" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p><b>Materials</b>: Ok, this is when retro-blogging gets me in trouble. I thiiiiink I purchased this fabric from fabric.com and that's... all I remember about it. I was shopping for fabric to make a simple dirndl skirt with an elastic waist - which was a project my friend, Amanda, requested we work through together. I bought enough fabric for a super gathered, fluffy skirt and matching top. (You can see the skirt in action <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/02/project-poisonettes-top-by-poison-grrls.html">here</a> and <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/01/project-twin-set-fujiyama-mama-by.html">here</a>.) I never posted about the skirt in detail - it's a self-drafted pattern based on all the dirndl skirts I sewed as a Costume Design major in college. The back of the waistband is elastic (Amanda gets all credit for THAT amazing design idea) and a pocket, so I will love it forever.</p><p>That was the end of 2020, and I finally made a matching top when the Madhu pattern was released!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkvCInmWZmQnmE1MfNj15tQ0xU8DXMPS-UpreDJEJl5VjSko_SEKBGeVsWfXBTHXUJo3L1jSIgaBKJ5Q9iCMwTnf63Nd5fLWisPl-CUOO0IGmXiUFRc4x8fIRDDAdzm91KQjNGJV5vxb_47E9UBLqpPuweOV4H93oqC9qVx14OfEHpjbk6CigbidVX=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkvCInmWZmQnmE1MfNj15tQ0xU8DXMPS-UpreDJEJl5VjSko_SEKBGeVsWfXBTHXUJo3L1jSIgaBKJ5Q9iCMwTnf63Nd5fLWisPl-CUOO0IGmXiUFRc4x8fIRDDAdzm91KQjNGJV5vxb_47E9UBLqpPuweOV4H93oqC9qVx14OfEHpjbk6CigbidVX=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: I thiiiiiink I made a size medium without any mods. This pattern is simple, comes together easily, and is STUNNING. I knew it would be blouse-y enough to get away without making any bust adjustments, and the elastic hides all sins. It's super comfortable, light, looks kinda dressy? And a *hint* of sexy? It's the perfect top and I can't believe I haven't made another one yet. I just bought fabric for a second one, and I have another fabric in my stash that might be a third!</p><p>Although not every Seamwork pattern is a home run for me, this one is like my own personal ideal t-shirt. After my success with their Benning Dress pattern last year (here's my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/12/project-seamwork-benning-dress-in.html">floral Benning</a> and my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/11/project-seamwork-benning-dress-in.html">pumpkin spice plaid Benning</a>), I am still firmly a Seamwork devotee. </p><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: Do I have to say I love it again?? I love it, wear it all the time, dress it up and down and occasionally even wear it with the matching skirt!</p><p>Ps. If you're wondering what a dirndl skirt is - just imagine a giant rectangle of fabric, gathered into a waistband. </p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-76426842847836753852022-02-25T10:58:00.004-08:002022-02-25T10:58:48.736-08:00Project! The Maiden Blouse Test Sew by Stitch Witch Patterns<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglN4FSpJCotxghAslNZdCk9aRrog51G_pwNVpZY-mdA4C6xHdOs1vxuOucIgyYT6byryKhmum0PegLJ7NxYbn0nL-rrUW1un7Uxz-21XkZY_3QyUg_cV_59gEWWQcFUS3_HUlr8O090zJAnS3YaC9fKjgZjje8e3O_eLEMpWJ7_qoaT-7jWkorTgHM=s2949" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2949" data-original-width="2318" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglN4FSpJCotxghAslNZdCk9aRrog51G_pwNVpZY-mdA4C6xHdOs1vxuOucIgyYT6byryKhmum0PegLJ7NxYbn0nL-rrUW1un7Uxz-21XkZY_3QyUg_cV_59gEWWQcFUS3_HUlr8O090zJAnS3YaC9fKjgZjje8e3O_eLEMpWJ7_qoaT-7jWkorTgHM=w504-h640" width="504" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIS6Fbj_uyIFcFYyvjBa7nPDARTm0OB_D7mv1LcuRX8gx14W1AOCBYJVLpaoK-vAD4r9pGFgoBoP6uRwWOllUglM0oyeDJbVtARYVfVXp4Cjz68RRDcC7H2Ss8D1JU8oHDmffAMsgU41AZ5WiNV1Nu1OtA8HmJKq_MSw1OPjViDDSiXfAVPnMprzwZ=s220" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhIS6Fbj_uyIFcFYyvjBa7nPDARTm0OB_D7mv1LcuRX8gx14W1AOCBYJVLpaoK-vAD4r9pGFgoBoP6uRwWOllUglM0oyeDJbVtARYVfVXp4Cjz68RRDcC7H2Ss8D1JU8oHDmffAMsgU41AZ5WiNV1Nu1OtA8HmJKq_MSw1OPjViDDSiXfAVPnMprzwZ" width="220" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://www.stitchwitchpatterns.com/patterns-1/the-maiden-set" target="_blank">The Maiden Blouse by Stitch Witch Patterns</a>. This is part of The Maiden Set, which also includes a skirt, but I didn't test the skirt due to lack of time and fabric. The blouse pattern is VERSATILE - two necklines, a sleeveless option, and two different back hem options. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9q5_3031-fkuzgQDp1QX9vk4f264zMOoiuIuF1tOkb37XZGIJCHfDikpPqfwFFDlDRQS8nwoxtmACIcpopSSvZngvxFzEByMJdrZkzYVtUPBTFvbVfoWskQrPYQT6cc6C9H51i0C8sXWqwM9ZRjqTrsgc8CZnVTIstvhYz9mwjDT6o_XvKq-N0Jzf=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg9q5_3031-fkuzgQDp1QX9vk4f264zMOoiuIuF1tOkb37XZGIJCHfDikpPqfwFFDlDRQS8nwoxtmACIcpopSSvZngvxFzEByMJdrZkzYVtUPBTFvbVfoWskQrPYQT6cc6C9H51i0C8sXWqwM9ZRjqTrsgc8CZnVTIstvhYz9mwjDT6o_XvKq-N0Jzf=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Materials</b>: This fabric is a midcentury curtain I thrifted about 20 years ago. I think it kiiiinda looks like Michael Banks' coat in Mary Poppins. Or a stick of that Fruit Stripe Gum, the one with the zebra on it. (You can still buy that gum! I had to google it.) I had two of these curtains to start and made a dress and a skirt sometime in the early/mid 2000's, which I no longer have. I'm pretty sad I parted with them at some point, but what are you gonna do? </p><p><b>Cost</b>: I received this pattern for free in exchange for testing, and this fabric, my muslin fabric (which I will finish soon) and all notions were from my stash, including the boning. So $0, other than the cost of lugging around a stash of fabric and notions for over 15 years.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGyUBHQKnBUYh2gL-DKyllf1otBPeSKLDNSVfCrCDAr5DRUQKPVDK5NOgmVlee69FNmdlcz_LonLsJxDxnl6KN30sZ-prntipbfqSTRFXjHFOwMb30gPeEgkWkVefcJ-CTJJp-nyChzN2yR3j3xuO_UoclKkvN46AVeRnkImrrolFJ3MoIcxT-pxxe=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGyUBHQKnBUYh2gL-DKyllf1otBPeSKLDNSVfCrCDAr5DRUQKPVDK5NOgmVlee69FNmdlcz_LonLsJxDxnl6KN30sZ-prntipbfqSTRFXjHFOwMb30gPeEgkWkVefcJ-CTJJp-nyChzN2yR3j3xuO_UoclKkvN46AVeRnkImrrolFJ3MoIcxT-pxxe=s320" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsSQ2cu1bxaleu0EF-zGrjj7OTelRt2lKhMaUacXZ-OKHKAL_u4UHsgfnypOoCmXKaDErog1C0ALovem9sP09erLPgNEFEYrOxOF_6zJz3hIUYd7ErTfjJfdDIKF7IqwIYx57x19UjnwTSq6XxWKUgVuBB_Y0kICQRNvojjAiOSdrAufFF9LHduNE5=s2945" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2945" data-original-width="2253" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsSQ2cu1bxaleu0EF-zGrjj7OTelRt2lKhMaUacXZ-OKHKAL_u4UHsgfnypOoCmXKaDErog1C0ALovem9sP09erLPgNEFEYrOxOF_6zJz3hIUYd7ErTfjJfdDIKF7IqwIYx57x19UjnwTSq6XxWKUgVuBB_Y0kICQRNvojjAiOSdrAufFF9LHduNE5=s320" width="245" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Timeline</b>: I was on a deadline, so this only took me a few days, like February 5th-8th, or so. </p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: Since I was testing this pattern for fit and feedback, some of the changes I made may have been reflected in the final pattern. I will say - there are two cup size ranges for this pattern (awesome!) and I attempted to use the C-D cup, even though I am a DD cup... I should have just done an FBA. I tried to grade between sizes for the bust to get an extra inch, instead of doing a proper FBA and because of that, the fit is a little off in the bust and the whole bodice could use more length. Live and learn. </p><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: I LOVE the delightful circus look of the finished product! I have no clue where I will wear this, but I'm excited for the looks I will get on that day! I used a gingham apron to make the muslin and I will cut a new front bodice and finish that as a sleeveless version (or maybe add little floaty sleeves?) because I love the shape of this top, overall. The sleeves are epic, but they use a lottttt of fabric, so the sleeveless version is great for adding just a *touch* of Ren Faire to your wardrobe with a small amount of fabric.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkdm-Nxrvib_AgbTV5wmP2lCMXjCON61-lUoPWXhaeE4EjKdUQ2OG4PKNn2jE6H64xWWxz7WOIJCPZXLYUyCFJ1OeiDcJUmYAR8MnoNMokvg2KpJiT0TWixJQTD-CFor2uolw5oMUirJkWo_d8COVilzoAOvISmylhjFbvaVmQ14zPL0TQfq01IaHh=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkdm-Nxrvib_AgbTV5wmP2lCMXjCON61-lUoPWXhaeE4EjKdUQ2OG4PKNn2jE6H64xWWxz7WOIJCPZXLYUyCFJ1OeiDcJUmYAR8MnoNMokvg2KpJiT0TWixJQTD-CFor2uolw5oMUirJkWo_d8COVilzoAOvISmylhjFbvaVmQ14zPL0TQfq01IaHh=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Feelings about myself</b>: Pretty good! I think I look great in structured tops like this, so I'm very happy with it. I would also love one in linen for a softer version, like a few of the other testers made. </p><p><b>Feelings about the world</b>: Wow, there's a lot going on, right? I write this blog post right after news of Russia invading Ukraine and it's all I can think about. I'm sending love to all my Ukrainian and Russian friends. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhi9mk4MEnhNF355B9Mb-ebtG-ov_Oa-AvAn1eTE8yV_KMRea5L3iFi1G5a3_SEYlkOlcccEAlgJ_GbX68wL5Mt0knvuKlIig_86_QFuek3KuVew360MXiWuUa0n__2TusswMnMsIvAqabbQkb4sG3kAJ_nBwisVW9r8v8ZXp7kgWdY0A2NPgAghDeb=s2853" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2853" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhi9mk4MEnhNF355B9Mb-ebtG-ov_Oa-AvAn1eTE8yV_KMRea5L3iFi1G5a3_SEYlkOlcccEAlgJ_GbX68wL5Mt0knvuKlIig_86_QFuek3KuVew360MXiWuUa0n__2TusswMnMsIvAqabbQkb4sG3kAJ_nBwisVW9r8v8ZXp7kgWdY0A2NPgAghDeb=w325-h400" width="325" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Extra Pickle Portrait for love. </p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-50099291515508233602022-02-10T13:38:00.002-08:002022-06-10T23:55:07.400-07:00Project! Poisonettes Top by Poison Grrls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyRQ_21bheg3HKouVQtFNOeTOADU3uyvUUsKcHxO4qIUFzGu9ij6nNGCwHZFoE5vArgdPqDsuAvo2IMjH2noN3kqJZAfowBbNhaPozNOx0yRLqUj7nCj16q3Z1UR1R2XZcjeOZso0RH621yKpwPXtcJGXcr1O2yZcVL8cga6yaa8A9WVuM2373DdXP=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjyRQ_21bheg3HKouVQtFNOeTOADU3uyvUUsKcHxO4qIUFzGu9ij6nNGCwHZFoE5vArgdPqDsuAvo2IMjH2noN3kqJZAfowBbNhaPozNOx0yRLqUj7nCj16q3Z1UR1R2XZcjeOZso0RH621yKpwPXtcJGXcr1O2yZcVL8cga6yaa8A9WVuM2373DdXP=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-0xGHhXufuzx092YAvEV3LQuO8CVpCEiihDBQ0sKiYTwJ0hktgSR8qT3kMVTvlWHB395Sb0t75aBiEbf68IbcwpC3Y2n-gcfVVty0rR_gnAlPdHVvI-RJ4fWpBjiEa0nYq1uYx5iUUHARFKcxFC70CeRDeOsdabfYH60kRBWkF1MV-OcgG3Cy-i7Z=s220" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-0xGHhXufuzx092YAvEV3LQuO8CVpCEiihDBQ0sKiYTwJ0hktgSR8qT3kMVTvlWHB395Sb0t75aBiEbf68IbcwpC3Y2n-gcfVVty0rR_gnAlPdHVvI-RJ4fWpBjiEa0nYq1uYx5iUUHARFKcxFC70CeRDeOsdabfYH60kRBWkF1MV-OcgG3Cy-i7Z" width="220" /></a></div><p><b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://payhip.com/b/Uc0HZ" target="_blank">Poisonettes Top by Poison Grrls</a> - this was a test knit in the summer of 2021.</p><p><b>Materials</b>: <a href="https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/paragon-sport/c/5420300" target="_blank">Paragon Sport from Knit Picks</a> in Black and Turmeric. This yarn is lovely, but unfortunately it's no longer available in most colors. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqOMeWa0QEynowsEawfeF-Dfm7zMfUyXpAnAqmvWLK4A7PcAjeNPu2aaDpHafztEeNqFfWW7MERf4C5S_eCVxXus9ljWSjbWuIiYjpWuNx5Ntv3uf98yA2kGYdLvM8uwgshaih-G9M1NNDjOMvU53LT5nEqgKfNm43pfAm7cy98h3_pAMgN0EUJwWl=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqOMeWa0QEynowsEawfeF-Dfm7zMfUyXpAnAqmvWLK4A7PcAjeNPu2aaDpHafztEeNqFfWW7MERf4C5S_eCVxXus9ljWSjbWuIiYjpWuNx5Ntv3uf98yA2kGYdLvM8uwgshaih-G9M1NNDjOMvU53LT5nEqgKfNm43pfAm7cy98h3_pAMgN0EUJwWl=s320" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQcjB9tULBF9a5twW1qXfsnVlF8zy7LqwkIcew7siFvZencXp64i8IZlNexoi2l7ZF55jkSgHjOz9k1Jw58PkRKNG3wuEroWOiybU9IuuC5rMWVeEn_hJY79cRFosLO0o34Q1VDZ5RBAO-sXZHinDmm9Tuq5yrk9SeO6VKL7db3F3nAmQU6WGEh0Wm=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQcjB9tULBF9a5twW1qXfsnVlF8zy7LqwkIcew7siFvZencXp64i8IZlNexoi2l7ZF55jkSgHjOz9k1Jw58PkRKNG3wuEroWOiybU9IuuC5rMWVeEn_hJY79cRFosLO0o34Q1VDZ5RBAO-sXZHinDmm9Tuq5yrk9SeO6VKL7db3F3nAmQU6WGEh0Wm=s320" width="240" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: So, I'll be honest: it's been so long since I knit this that I've forgotten a lot about it, but I still wanted to share some photos for posterity! I tested this pattern and I LOVED the design at first sight. It's super cute and wearable, and the stitch pattern is fun to knit, but it took me a few tries to get it to fit comfortably. I definitely remember adding rows before and after the sleeve join, to get more length, but I don't remember my other mods. I love that the top band has elastic in it, so it does sit very well on my shoulders. Overall, it's a very cute, unique design!</p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-87249424291047574832022-01-27T16:14:00.002-08:002022-06-10T23:55:23.399-07:00Project! Twin Set: Fujiyama Mama by Poison Grrls Knits and My Little Secret Crop by Jessie Mae<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOViy-zoeclWvYtYVPoHH6eQr7MN4Y801Z-6B55ukMBZOPDGi9u6qGMQyzUopQgXUV4Njsq6PQLZ7rDJYavTtvxD2gXfGWADbF7cCYPNNOxd5YwevbSzeGCDcd2K-IeKmd9ZpwrJB-y5224KFRjdaPzotu22W4fcfg05zT3JhHKAm64izzw7XJylEy=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjOViy-zoeclWvYtYVPoHH6eQr7MN4Y801Z-6B55ukMBZOPDGi9u6qGMQyzUopQgXUV4Njsq6PQLZ7rDJYavTtvxD2gXfGWADbF7cCYPNNOxd5YwevbSzeGCDcd2K-IeKmd9ZpwrJB-y5224KFRjdaPzotu22W4fcfg05zT3JhHKAm64izzw7XJylEy=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-0xGHhXufuzx092YAvEV3LQuO8CVpCEiihDBQ0sKiYTwJ0hktgSR8qT3kMVTvlWHB395Sb0t75aBiEbf68IbcwpC3Y2n-gcfVVty0rR_gnAlPdHVvI-RJ4fWpBjiEa0nYq1uYx5iUUHARFKcxFC70CeRDeOsdabfYH60kRBWkF1MV-OcgG3Cy-i7Z=s220" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-0xGHhXufuzx092YAvEV3LQuO8CVpCEiihDBQ0sKiYTwJ0hktgSR8qT3kMVTvlWHB395Sb0t75aBiEbf68IbcwpC3Y2n-gcfVVty0rR_gnAlPdHVvI-RJ4fWpBjiEa0nYq1uYx5iUUHARFKcxFC70CeRDeOsdabfYH60kRBWkF1MV-OcgG3Cy-i7Z" width="220" /></a></div><p><b>Pattern</b>: The bolero is the <a href="https://payhip.com/b/qWsp" target="_blank">Fuijiyama Mama Bolero</a> from Poison Grrls and the tank is <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-little-secret-crop" target="_blank">My Little Secret Crop</a> by Jessie Mae. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLCIwB7EXVkXGMjQb1u-4VuLMYQ8HGLWsk7ttGGzFaV4wWubvelUbMfJz0CBgnuchb_lzWQH0Ev6yoNN6V5hmwdP3ZT8tHLgRHQtRi9SsM2iVnHGjpC2OwVjJXmCbH679yD-tnv9B1-e1u0oGXq0D9UFsHb0P7ctTSQQQ8tsFMwecUyMi4zRK0E7ka=s1800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLCIwB7EXVkXGMjQb1u-4VuLMYQ8HGLWsk7ttGGzFaV4wWubvelUbMfJz0CBgnuchb_lzWQH0Ev6yoNN6V5hmwdP3ZT8tHLgRHQtRi9SsM2iVnHGjpC2OwVjJXmCbH679yD-tnv9B1-e1u0oGXq0D9UFsHb0P7ctTSQQQ8tsFMwecUyMi4zRK0E7ka=s320" width="256" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_EOWq3ue6__owsuxfCdpmLdA0wL15OHzpL5fbXdjdspCxEr_pwpghhDTepP8bm0AQH5LTCLQFYCxkBa4MkhpYT2Vzbf52SiB-3dMJpI4fryH0ralGaJdJk56nmjxu_ebl9bkXKZ-ePP4Vj8MLa5Zq6rOrkO_lj-7z_AA8NRj8aQVqmpYU5fnGpNm8=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi_EOWq3ue6__owsuxfCdpmLdA0wL15OHzpL5fbXdjdspCxEr_pwpghhDTepP8bm0AQH5LTCLQFYCxkBa4MkhpYT2Vzbf52SiB-3dMJpI4fryH0ralGaJdJk56nmjxu_ebl9bkXKZ-ePP4Vj8MLa5Zq6rOrkO_lj-7z_AA8NRj8aQVqmpYU5fnGpNm8=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p><b>Materials</b>: One of my favorite cotton/acrylic blend yarns: <a href="https://www.michaels.com/premier-yarns-cotton-fair-yarn/M10287537.html" target="_blank">Cotton Fair from Michael's</a>! I am so obsessed with this yarn, it wears like a sweatshirt, it's super affordable and comes in nice, bright colors. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit8XBOdAAjx1Mt7LiC9ymhwAJYO92uAA3W_ob6OMC-mGBFId473rfxJrTc6xxpzn8eVn252f5hhByVnoX5u6D5HD6IUeuE2dgZWXKFsQRShm5PjNgLcN4MLXbaSFXLZvWIvPu2ziXWbU7OyGOnq4FLw5RHVDE1Ar9YTQLG2aFsxn8qyspROVUc03HN=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit8XBOdAAjx1Mt7LiC9ymhwAJYO92uAA3W_ob6OMC-mGBFId473rfxJrTc6xxpzn8eVn252f5hhByVnoX5u6D5HD6IUeuE2dgZWXKFsQRShm5PjNgLcN4MLXbaSFXLZvWIvPu2ziXWbU7OyGOnq4FLw5RHVDE1Ar9YTQLG2aFsxn8qyspROVUc03HN=s320" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqL28thzl0zrxUsQk8MPIyV4lPFebOiZluaHRs9TwUa0CMmnarLyzAi5EQMOz9yj1KKlW5SDcffwsFJtmhusnR_DEc62T0apw07s-wqW9myHKKR64ue9JguBt-YHhq8TEm9Suosuec2PcG1myqGWTMNO96SdzoM-uSppzNf-49jzX-NLIdk46igrKS=s3088" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhqL28thzl0zrxUsQk8MPIyV4lPFebOiZluaHRs9TwUa0CMmnarLyzAi5EQMOz9yj1KKlW5SDcffwsFJtmhusnR_DEc62T0apw07s-wqW9myHKKR64ue9JguBt-YHhq8TEm9Suosuec2PcG1myqGWTMNO96SdzoM-uSppzNf-49jzX-NLIdk46igrKS=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p><b>Cost</b>: I bought 4 skeins of this yarn for about $20, and I also paid for the bolero pattern. I got the tank pattern as a freebie when Jessie offered it up in March of 2020 for some distraction knitting. So for both garments, about $30. </p><p><b>Timeline</b>: This is what happens when I belatedly blog... it's all a little murky... I finished the bolero in April of 2021 and I believe I finished the tank in July. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNZcjKAwMS2ZfZoXF1pi4do4Oy0fF3BEVgcyGyxvRifN3WERXAKa7k1CeCkU25EQtoPvAFes-XlOOUQLC464OJDxx7JXQL4RhhHKXtqUbpSQ0-sO5m8nokj7TLlAM-e4Oq4mUI2KzaPFH-Ddd8CVCXrDwKrzQ0I_pYUBx-oQk8aq-0z84G3nH-5HqI=s1800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNZcjKAwMS2ZfZoXF1pi4do4Oy0fF3BEVgcyGyxvRifN3WERXAKa7k1CeCkU25EQtoPvAFes-XlOOUQLC464OJDxx7JXQL4RhhHKXtqUbpSQ0-sO5m8nokj7TLlAM-e4Oq4mUI2KzaPFH-Ddd8CVCXrDwKrzQ0I_pYUBx-oQk8aq-0z84G3nH-5HqI=w320-h400" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Feelings and notes about this project</b>: Although I love the finished product, knitting this bolero was a bitch on my hands - the daisy stitch is GORGEOUS and I love the texture, but ouch. After I finished knitting it, I had almost two full skeins of red yarn left from the original four, so I decided to knit a tank to wear with it (or on its own). I was tempted to write a pattern in the same daisy stitch to perfectly match, but my hands couldn't take it, so I went with this TNT pattern. Easy, portable, wearable, A HIT. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0Je2YF0ltGMAEkEYA5esPuDGHbhUgGnrDeN2C4DQgnuvOJgQ5YAu7MTo2Prohnu4s_6nbWSmPmXNJ0LdzvwabUPu0EC7WcSs52XhsBH17ZEjYEbuLhiA0m_KMHrQnoeF5gYrMH9JEKH5FnQSr8cbglfsikaMR0yrI35sgPTUoKmV6gRI-9Rz19D8N=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0Je2YF0ltGMAEkEYA5esPuDGHbhUgGnrDeN2C4DQgnuvOJgQ5YAu7MTo2Prohnu4s_6nbWSmPmXNJ0LdzvwabUPu0EC7WcSs52XhsBH17ZEjYEbuLhiA0m_KMHrQnoeF5gYrMH9JEKH5FnQSr8cbglfsikaMR0yrI35sgPTUoKmV6gRI-9Rz19D8N=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And yes, my THIRD ripple tank. Aren't they pretty in primary? It's also fun to see the difference between the red tank in a cotton blend yarn and the blue one, knit in wool. </div><p></p><p>As much as I love this twin set, I have rarely worn it. Summer 2022, I'll bring it back! </p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-17979968947692927672022-01-21T10:00:00.001-08:002022-01-21T10:00:00.218-08:00Project! Puff Coasters from TL Yarn Crafts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS8wpMZikNxhnP0csJ44HvD7UehWIR0_XGApjmc1-Qs6GygxLD9cgtufbukYO8cguM5zv7VGXRVf0JFTweJF-7_GTUvqjraKtODpWye62yUfEyf-TVTUKzedD3lT9vabBVlZmfa6Ozb8m7Pxof2KfLG2HUR3oL7DTpXVY8vKhYYECOYjuPNj7dWUiw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS8wpMZikNxhnP0csJ44HvD7UehWIR0_XGApjmc1-Qs6GygxLD9cgtufbukYO8cguM5zv7VGXRVf0JFTweJF-7_GTUvqjraKtODpWye62yUfEyf-TVTUKzedD3lT9vabBVlZmfa6Ozb8m7Pxof2KfLG2HUR3oL7DTpXVY8vKhYYECOYjuPNj7dWUiw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMKNWiedAgxvU_X_6t06LX8VlSjgLx3GZuGC9PJXvGzmrDk6Gos4bzq72vNPNmrohTmEb0xkTWdkFbjDNyL5p5GxcIjJdW8U-_isBxethFjvybHgrdca2Dtvzw89E16JHzUug-zoo6cgrNUITHjOA8ag5S4xwlR2vVK6mUv9l78bRcV4cu8Zh-f5DH=s220" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMKNWiedAgxvU_X_6t06LX8VlSjgLx3GZuGC9PJXvGzmrDk6Gos4bzq72vNPNmrohTmEb0xkTWdkFbjDNyL5p5GxcIjJdW8U-_isBxethFjvybHgrdca2Dtvzw89E16JHzUug-zoo6cgrNUITHjOA8ag5S4xwlR2vVK6mUv9l78bRcV4cu8Zh-f5DH" width="220" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://tlyarncrafts.com/products/hexi-puff-coaster-crochet-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Hexi Puff Coasters</a> from TL Yarn Crafts. What a dream of a palate cleansing project! </p><p><b>Materials</b>: <a href="https://www.michaels.com/impeccable-solid-yarn-by-loops-and-threads-/M10108918.html?dwvar_M10108918_color=Aran#q=Impeccable&start=2">Impeccable</a> yarn from Michael's - a fantastic, bargain acrylic that's great for crochet projects. A lot of body but still nicely soft. I used Forest, Taupe and Smoke - leftovers from another crochet project. </p><p><b>Cost</b>: Since I bought this yarn for another project and the pattern was free - we'll say free!</p><p></p><p><b>Timeline</b>: This project was a fantastic, refreshing start to 2022 - I crochet all three of these in the second weekend of January while locking down due to a sliiiight Covid scare. (We're fine, everyone is fine, I now have three coasters.)</p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: The pattern is written for DK yarn but this is a worsted yarn, so I used a size J hook and added an extra round before the edge round. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivqg_bML773TFKmjAY5SUr1x9YDB1TioEdxNOSjCmakMsiUOv2ILE9T0f3Kg7E2OGxpzfbchwz2P9rkoKSfO28SEaioJ3ETY4Q2UCApkwyILYYR7JwhGDSAM60OHDzCbZiVSh69Y2mBu2NemrYPDaLi7-lx_UCNzq2USQ8aOHLtSFdxuIwYUt5HVxu=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivqg_bML773TFKmjAY5SUr1x9YDB1TioEdxNOSjCmakMsiUOv2ILE9T0f3Kg7E2OGxpzfbchwz2P9rkoKSfO28SEaioJ3ETY4Q2UCApkwyILYYR7JwhGDSAM60OHDzCbZiVSh69Y2mBu2NemrYPDaLi7-lx_UCNzq2USQ8aOHLtSFdxuIwYUt5HVxu=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Feelings about myself</b>: This month I am focusing on spiffing up my decor, and this little project is a great start. Currently, it's under an orchid in my bedroom and it looks cozy. Like a tiny plant blanket.</p><p><b>Feelings about the world</b>: Although I know a lot of people are ready to throw 2022 into the garbage already, I am feeling strangely optimistic! Maybe it's because I've been refreshing my space and that's giving me a good energy? I dunno, but I'm continuing to ride the wave for as long as possible. </p><p><b>What I’ve been listening to or watching: </b>We've been rewatching Star Wars from beginning to top, in order, including the live action shows (sorry, cartoons). I have seen most of the movies about a million times, but it's fun to see it all in context. It's a good hibernation project. A very JANUARY project.</p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-61441655132979680902022-01-19T10:00:00.001-08:002022-01-19T10:00:00.217-08:00Project! Hamburger Socks - Rye Light in Felici Yarn<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJQsLHeTKsFLfUfxAbr1OzljFRp1Dr-Am6jvamC-ViM3BI2zDbX4AKFtgI9nwXLkyCQh4tJeBrba2PB_Fdix2JpQTb2ZQBAAJcwPRbc-fDTLnweMbZXJCrutyMNH7xxMWSOj9gUY7ALwXEw44UTRVfr2oYkzNATrdvSPyViDuI7dq7fFddDeUq-Fiz=s3406" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3406" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJQsLHeTKsFLfUfxAbr1OzljFRp1Dr-Am6jvamC-ViM3BI2zDbX4AKFtgI9nwXLkyCQh4tJeBrba2PB_Fdix2JpQTb2ZQBAAJcwPRbc-fDTLnweMbZXJCrutyMNH7xxMWSOj9gUY7ALwXEw44UTRVfr2oYkzNATrdvSPyViDuI7dq7fFddDeUq-Fiz=w640-h568" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMKNWiedAgxvU_X_6t06LX8VlSjgLx3GZuGC9PJXvGzmrDk6Gos4bzq72vNPNmrohTmEb0xkTWdkFbjDNyL5p5GxcIjJdW8U-_isBxethFjvybHgrdca2Dtvzw89E16JHzUug-zoo6cgrNUITHjOA8ag5S4xwlR2vVK6mUv9l78bRcV4cu8Zh-f5DH=s220" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMKNWiedAgxvU_X_6t06LX8VlSjgLx3GZuGC9PJXvGzmrDk6Gos4bzq72vNPNmrohTmEb0xkTWdkFbjDNyL5p5GxcIjJdW8U-_isBxethFjvybHgrdca2Dtvzw89E16JHzUug-zoo6cgrNUITHjOA8ag5S4xwlR2vVK6mUv9l78bRcV4cu8Zh-f5DH" width="220" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://tincanknits.com/pattern/rye-light?g=2" target="_blank">Rye Light from Tin Can Knits</a>. I've knit this pattern a few times in the baby size, but this is the first time I've knit it for myself! Or any other adult, for that matter! I love the style of this pattern and it's part of a collection of free, simple patterns that are awesome. I've also knit Rye in worsted weight and the Barley hat in both weights. All are very cute and well written, great for beginners. </p><p><b>Materials</b>: <a href="https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165" target="_blank">Felici Sock Yarn</a> in a magical HAMBURGER colorway! I was on a serious yarn diet at the beginning of 2019, but when I saw this yarn, I knew I needed it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkbkS92d8xrAoh244zyxDXJDxpWKs1ouYgW4VTEzcqGF1UAQSV-88nmn1qquuaJr24KppKgHG-vmgDUJTkW8As8YmXzKE3lAAKTb6uA1XSImV7wvaUg00qWD43JPTdYAUlq98OO54IwB9CMmYDhxOlwkmUKGE87WM1pRMtHN8mPBVTprsZk2r7k8HO=s3536" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3536" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkbkS92d8xrAoh244zyxDXJDxpWKs1ouYgW4VTEzcqGF1UAQSV-88nmn1qquuaJr24KppKgHG-vmgDUJTkW8As8YmXzKE3lAAKTb6uA1XSImV7wvaUg00qWD43JPTdYAUlq98OO54IwB9CMmYDhxOlwkmUKGE87WM1pRMtHN8mPBVTprsZk2r7k8HO=w400-h343" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Cost</b>: Felici runs about $7 a skein and I got two, so we'll say $18 with shipping. </p><p><b>Timeline</b>: Although I bought this yarn in 2019, I hemmed and hawed about what sock pattern to use. Geeze, let this be the year I get over that "special stash" anxiety!! I cast on in August and started knitting a size medium. I got through the heel and they were just waaayy too big. I finally bit the bullet and ripped out the whole project and started again, finishing around November 17th. Sometimes you just gotta let a project chill if you're not feeling it, and with this project, it helped to put it down for a bit. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzQpgiXthSC8wiYxL7_2zOc5mw80zFcNpYKYjG6Wr9SdsK49p3ZPBVjUE1ZlpLwfGms7kqNnAm6c_w9_Sxa-pxdodxlkJRUZnIh08RBB0uyJFrTNCmG1YJzjcwyCxdYp__RpAncPvy8KTdSUi6gmsrAvAfRNAO_YqFIlCbo9jLpYHxttKfg7UistLX=s3490" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3490" data-original-width="2909" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzQpgiXthSC8wiYxL7_2zOc5mw80zFcNpYKYjG6Wr9SdsK49p3ZPBVjUE1ZlpLwfGms7kqNnAm6c_w9_Sxa-pxdodxlkJRUZnIh08RBB0uyJFrTNCmG1YJzjcwyCxdYp__RpAncPvy8KTdSUi6gmsrAvAfRNAO_YqFIlCbo9jLpYHxttKfg7UistLX=w534-h640" width="534" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: I went down a size from what I initially though I wanted. In retrospect, I would modify the heel to use my favorite slip stitch heel, not the one as written. I usually prefer to knit socks toe-up, and while it was nice to try a new pattern... I would still rather have a different heel and toe-up. </p><p>I also like to knit socks using two-at-a-time magic loop. Because the second sock syndrome is real over here, and once my second sock came out a full size different than the first one.</p><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: I still love this yarn! I want everything in this yarn! It's perfect! I should maaaybe do a capsule wardrobe that is entirely in these hamburger colors?!</p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-72585804150995424142022-01-17T17:40:00.001-08:002022-01-17T18:32:27.016-08:00Project! Stockings for Me & Chase in Knit Picks Brava Bulky<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjB_s_mhhVDnoAoPGZ9t3u9hvhjceraUNd-UrHuSCAldUNslTN3xspGp-LXzcCNmqSNeWAukaIPn1UVR1I9CSOePJ4JQxuoqrS0R0togWWjrHOaciLlzVsVnXRB-JIt2RRnaT0qLlmqCua4rhlAux5BI01Pc4cAhXqRNLgpexrjLbMDuFx2ZNEaL2EL=s3817" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3817" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjB_s_mhhVDnoAoPGZ9t3u9hvhjceraUNd-UrHuSCAldUNslTN3xspGp-LXzcCNmqSNeWAukaIPn1UVR1I9CSOePJ4JQxuoqrS0R0togWWjrHOaciLlzVsVnXRB-JIt2RRnaT0qLlmqCua4rhlAux5BI01Pc4cAhXqRNLgpexrjLbMDuFx2ZNEaL2EL=w509-h640" width="509" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMKNWiedAgxvU_X_6t06LX8VlSjgLx3GZuGC9PJXvGzmrDk6Gos4bzq72vNPNmrohTmEb0xkTWdkFbjDNyL5p5GxcIjJdW8U-_isBxethFjvybHgrdca2Dtvzw89E16JHzUug-zoo6cgrNUITHjOA8ag5S4xwlR2vVK6mUv9l78bRcV4cu8Zh-f5DH=s220" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMKNWiedAgxvU_X_6t06LX8VlSjgLx3GZuGC9PJXvGzmrDk6Gos4bzq72vNPNmrohTmEb0xkTWdkFbjDNyL5p5GxcIjJdW8U-_isBxethFjvybHgrdca2Dtvzw89E16JHzUug-zoo6cgrNUITHjOA8ag5S4xwlR2vVK6mUv9l78bRcV4cu8Zh-f5DH" width="220" /></a></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b>Pattern</b>: Ok, I started this project by asking Chase what kind of Christmas stocking he wanted. And he said "I want a Ninja Turtle saying 'Cowabunga Man, Merry Christmas!'..... yeah, right. Then he moved on to a more simple idea of a chunky cabled stocking, and we looked through patterns to find.... <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bulky-cabled-stocking" target="_blank">this</a>. Wow, what a misleading photo! I started knitting it (Chase requested stripes, so already one modification) and it turned out TINY. I get that this (free, why am I complaining?) pattern was probably written to sell a skein of yarn, but woof. Who wants a tiny stocking?! So I added width, more cables, length and some knit rows to make it all lay flat. </p><p><b>Materials</b>: <a href="https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/brava-bulky/c/5420220" target="_blank">Knit Picks Brava Bulky</a> - Red and Dublin for Chase, and Fairy Tale and Hunter for me. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgailHOBwymAUazlvzLPd0lp1kUcnerOhSo-2rFb9qRANIVckI9UXt1wK_gr9vcdWMYJBBT05L3sTaniqo67Hn-wwPtLKXGqzlr3vHMoI9_felwkj4-e4C3P0yqAiEWaf4qKEBzDo0KRukkCZs3y0K7LZTJF8PLwZ5YqdGb0q12ttrDgrBnJG88aT1m=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgailHOBwymAUazlvzLPd0lp1kUcnerOhSo-2rFb9qRANIVckI9UXt1wK_gr9vcdWMYJBBT05L3sTaniqo67Hn-wwPtLKXGqzlr3vHMoI9_felwkj4-e4C3P0yqAiEWaf4qKEBzDo0KRukkCZs3y0K7LZTJF8PLwZ5YqdGb0q12ttrDgrBnJG88aT1m=s320" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihsWnXcK_jsdy7MmZMWnXP_zRQ8cL57rQGzGLWp4pumnb03Z7ir8YTr9mFa3kfZgsFdq8VMdSYUB4hx8wTQGN0uN6nr8x8kzLMDhubOnFb0gOBKH5iiQNW6ef3rpXJVweSVg2F44hVhFccwvr49ZTMXuSBNSmnXKsNGISr3sgzOxAXLjb0gfW-ccVs=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihsWnXcK_jsdy7MmZMWnXP_zRQ8cL57rQGzGLWp4pumnb03Z7ir8YTr9mFa3kfZgsFdq8VMdSYUB4hx8wTQGN0uN6nr8x8kzLMDhubOnFb0gOBKH5iiQNW6ef3rpXJVweSVg2F44hVhFccwvr49ZTMXuSBNSmnXKsNGISr3sgzOxAXLjb0gfW-ccVs=s320" width="240" /></a></div><p><b>Cost</b>: The yarn was on sale, so about $12 for four skeins and shipping. </p><p><b>Timeline</b>: I started knitting these WAY too late (third week of December) and finished Chase's on Christmas Eve, just in enough time to leave him some gifts for Christmas morning. I finished mine on New Years Eve. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglpIu-I8v_yqNENGTXC0avXcSKW6tfdt8t04wEVwKt4shVL2AqCxfeEJznJW2MGgA9qGFhADPcjPr7HbPCHhWoH8tV7sWdh_lgZFH5eeZIlLE3RT_T8_5Dm3XDUwNzgzF0ItzXw6cMs9D8t56nJB5B1dwqPGU1vn0izkfR0SQPJ7zhuT3-YZLe73Nz=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEglpIu-I8v_yqNENGTXC0avXcSKW6tfdt8t04wEVwKt4shVL2AqCxfeEJznJW2MGgA9qGFhADPcjPr7HbPCHhWoH8tV7sWdh_lgZFH5eeZIlLE3RT_T8_5Dm3XDUwNzgzF0ItzXw6cMs9D8t56nJB5B1dwqPGU1vn0izkfR0SQPJ7zhuT3-YZLe73Nz=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: I thought I had made a big mistake before I got the sizing right. The red and green one looked like FREDDY KRUEGER'S CHRISTMAS STOCKING. Buuuuut after everything, they turned out very cute! The yarn is fantastic and I would definitely use it again. </p><p><b>Feelings about the world: </b>Merry Christmas! Ok, yes, I know it's halfway through January, but better late than never. </p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-55448362346000906182022-01-07T13:16:00.001-08:002022-06-10T23:55:46.007-07:00Project! A B6453 in Holiday Plaid<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixVRRnjIWWokcUuXk0oxoUUU8ROSo53z6ID19-XjIJQ9Fzb5rFtyuB4j45BQwhPOOa_2MKbPnoeTjytcSyrQkeqzzg1y1PGcA0M5RC4XZ4OjbsVc7Ki3dYOZdIEE9ZCk4HZNMANaleytjVqFnAuHk58n1byTypis9o5Lxad8SAcpKjUHR9VwVRIhAY=s3087" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3087" data-original-width="2056" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixVRRnjIWWokcUuXk0oxoUUU8ROSo53z6ID19-XjIJQ9Fzb5rFtyuB4j45BQwhPOOa_2MKbPnoeTjytcSyrQkeqzzg1y1PGcA0M5RC4XZ4OjbsVc7Ki3dYOZdIEE9ZCk4HZNMANaleytjVqFnAuHk58n1byTypis9o5Lxad8SAcpKjUHR9VwVRIhAY=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicyg7CX-1xppWk9Fp3akOFiJVHLut3wAH461EhtJr1aqyc4RXPNiMyg8Wt2-JPqe-wsnocyqUtR75ruH6RQe_it4giysO-PZ92TYxp4n8xfwn_ec4W805nE1zgwWhSNK0wFspmr_uisV5ycc7kLcjWDyW18GXYbkpTIcS5eZn6PxiIao4BA6TDnXHn=s220" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicyg7CX-1xppWk9Fp3akOFiJVHLut3wAH461EhtJr1aqyc4RXPNiMyg8Wt2-JPqe-wsnocyqUtR75ruH6RQe_it4giysO-PZ92TYxp4n8xfwn_ec4W805nE1zgwWhSNK0wFspmr_uisV5ycc7kLcjWDyW18GXYbkpTIcS5eZn6PxiIao4BA6TDnXHn" width="220" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Pattern</b>: <a href="https://charmpatterns.com/shop/butterick-b6453-dress-pattern/">Gertie for Butterick - B6453</a>. I LOVE this dress and after <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUUR39lURs/" target="_blank">originally making it in 2019</a>, I always intended to make a few versions. It's a TNT pattern, is so flattering and easy to wear. Somehow, I never got around to another, until NOW.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>Materials</b>: 5 yards of vintage lightweight shirting from <a href="https://remainderspas.org/">Remainders Craft Thrift Store</a>, my dream Christmas plaid. However, this fabric is *very* sheer and so I had to completely underline the bodice in white cotton. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizp3ckOlf8L2OQtgzhJ1ku5NoZRlJhDVetuf8iVrj6ohbKAAL93mtUjdpe78h3kY32_9goT8yGP91Tp6WGAmKBLGJ8XmaYL4B7Ibd9Y9CmNEumXeTNvFldtYqWMtOEk4ez2PaRpZbKL88EUqTs3sT5I-O8tKCpD3ce0852cPJ5hx17B4tAvGbkstB7=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizp3ckOlf8L2OQtgzhJ1ku5NoZRlJhDVetuf8iVrj6ohbKAAL93mtUjdpe78h3kY32_9goT8yGP91Tp6WGAmKBLGJ8XmaYL4B7Ibd9Y9CmNEumXeTNvFldtYqWMtOEk4ez2PaRpZbKL88EUqTs3sT5I-O8tKCpD3ce0852cPJ5hx17B4tAvGbkstB7=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">*thats* what my hair looks like from the back?</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>Cost</b>: The fabric was $17 for 5 yards. I also purchased a vintage zip from Remainders for 50 cents. All other materials and notions are from Deep Stash and their monetary value has been lostttt to tiiiimmmeee. So we'll say the project total was $17.50. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIqy5NebfCfc5aC1EcW5jiDa96e82UNlS1_c1geHSu8C0V-osiJzw7HY2wfRxQTarvNdp4wLaLbbyIox07ADvE7ujyH18BHArAmQQM39uHyucx1s4MXxDvCqPW13CiSq6ZDpUZv4GYjQraAxXDbR7BSppSP6jOyDAwKdzDKoVHjeBDF9iN1UMp2dh3=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIqy5NebfCfc5aC1EcW5jiDa96e82UNlS1_c1geHSu8C0V-osiJzw7HY2wfRxQTarvNdp4wLaLbbyIox07ADvE7ujyH18BHArAmQQM39uHyucx1s4MXxDvCqPW13CiSq6ZDpUZv4GYjQraAxXDbR7BSppSP6jOyDAwKdzDKoVHjeBDF9iN1UMp2dh3=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>Timeline</b>: I bought the fabric in November, but didn't start sewing until December, and finished around the second week of December. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Funny story about why it took me so long to start: I thought this lightweight shirting would be PERFECT for this dirndl pattern from Gertie - <a href="https://charmpatterns.com/shop/butterick-b6322-dress-pattern-2/" target="_blank">B6322</a>. Gorgeous and it looks fairly simple to put together. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg13yjsx5E8cOlt4DJUm8rqRu-OLTcSKKNozSj0hTO0atUvZTpkbsszLibHxNWNag8ISMN05LqAi5yu6CFE1-fzL0_0-MfoqRZXt-PWizZu4gDcxN1fuUQvCeNDiZaIcVG2oZTNrjKWKRz6SOhgx9-YzgjQaXWMwBRLH-mbKHT8B8_mok5TbhGPBSRD=s564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="397" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg13yjsx5E8cOlt4DJUm8rqRu-OLTcSKKNozSj0hTO0atUvZTpkbsszLibHxNWNag8ISMN05LqAi5yu6CFE1-fzL0_0-MfoqRZXt-PWizZu4gDcxN1fuUQvCeNDiZaIcVG2oZTNrjKWKRz6SOhgx9-YzgjQaXWMwBRLH-mbKHT8B8_mok5TbhGPBSRD=s320" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Except... I don't HAVE that pattern, I have THIS dirndl pattern - <a href="https://charmpatterns.com/shop/butterick-b6352-dress-pattern-2/" target="_blank">B6352</a>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqiU-5E17o5q-iDdwhk5rEttn51CDmq6sIn5acK9egXvTJGbgO7LPKp_htobBXMA2PMIgWv_uuDsHO6IESLMz3GaYfX-k7PjIpxxWrgNUVhroZLroOQMwByPLsEynG9EW1eBYpj0izV1wHEiGNgBeyDOWHjK4FhH2RmpIROybCCq-CgZvuHgSryA0e=s564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="397" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqiU-5E17o5q-iDdwhk5rEttn51CDmq6sIn5acK9egXvTJGbgO7LPKp_htobBXMA2PMIgWv_uuDsHO6IESLMz3GaYfX-k7PjIpxxWrgNUVhroZLroOQMwByPLsEynG9EW1eBYpj0izV1wHEiGNgBeyDOWHjK4FhH2RmpIROybCCq-CgZvuHgSryA0e=s320" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This pattern is, in my opinion, the superior pattern but it's also much more difficult and I didn't discover my mistake until about a week before I planned to wear the dress to a party (which was, of course, canceled). So I went back to my pattern stash and chose B6453.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: Since I had already done the hard work of fitting this bodice in 2019, I used that as my starting point, which was possibly a mistake. I am slightly bigger now than I was then so I simply tried on my dress form 2019 and then approximated how much I needed to add to the side seams in order for it to fit. It was about 2", so I thought I could get away with it. I made a new bodice muslin and everything seemed to fit well, but I do not love the final product. The bodice is an inch or so too long and the overall fit of the princess seams is a little weird. The bodice could also be a bit off because, as I said, this was a very sheer fabric and I underlined all the bodice pieces with muslin. Since I wore it mostly layered this year, I didn't mess with it, but it will need some fitting tweaks before I wear it again next Christmas. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMXLOtDGWOgpmlTPW-l4loKSqyZgZz7k0DHUSf4qTJ22hcwLLGnN-R240X408PmnQgNwJJWz7PrftcQEE2jYmEJH_WUaiBiy5v0L3UXu9-oDv5Ttrv67nfoS7tucu4pmTlluu0c6u-BzprfC_jMa_w86QB26getmvr59wSGJrwi2hNZUhoTQUVKCoT=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhMXLOtDGWOgpmlTPW-l4loKSqyZgZz7k0DHUSf4qTJ22hcwLLGnN-R240X408PmnQgNwJJWz7PrftcQEE2jYmEJH_WUaiBiy5v0L3UXu9-oDv5Ttrv67nfoS7tucu4pmTlluu0c6u-BzprfC_jMa_w86QB26getmvr59wSGJrwi2hNZUhoTQUVKCoT=w150-h200" width="150" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSAHQo2N-JJlGkYdmAWNzHJ-R2t7sF3k3mmUbQtOgCovsahxTK7LZwJEslIPlPxr1KAkziYrioUFWTEofkBuNij8UwVIehPiGwqWuBSgdITGvdd1rA78gEW-ZdQPkAk4BpcRaMy3CWsDLcvtUk1He_P5vJxavp9DFI2sh75BezyHqR8n_ep-aJ1FyH=s4032" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSAHQo2N-JJlGkYdmAWNzHJ-R2t7sF3k3mmUbQtOgCovsahxTK7LZwJEslIPlPxr1KAkziYrioUFWTEofkBuNij8UwVIehPiGwqWuBSgdITGvdd1rA78gEW-ZdQPkAk4BpcRaMy3CWsDLcvtUk1He_P5vJxavp9DFI2sh75BezyHqR8n_ep-aJ1FyH=w150-h200" width="150" /></a>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYyp_G3FEEbjVWFSvc-ebD85mO4i5QmeA-XufocuWVNIBctp8k2i-f3_zPsCSAgEjN6LsZsAWYLNKd9qMx6yHOPiWk_6apOfGbXBquMHSAPjwGsKjhCov0UXkCN5lFYqxhCvedjjFa0XVkjGvfFknfxeqFcmIaVrtIpQI1axiezi5Zd24bXrPyUdbX=s4032" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYyp_G3FEEbjVWFSvc-ebD85mO4i5QmeA-XufocuWVNIBctp8k2i-f3_zPsCSAgEjN6LsZsAWYLNKd9qMx6yHOPiWk_6apOfGbXBquMHSAPjwGsKjhCov0UXkCN5lFYqxhCvedjjFa0XVkjGvfFknfxeqFcmIaVrtIpQI1axiezi5Zd24bXrPyUdbX=w150-h200" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">In terms of construction, I again followed <a href="http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/search/label/b6453%20sewalong" target="_blank">Gertie's B6453 Sew Along</a> on her old blog for this dress. I did an FBA on the bodice in 2019, and added 1/2" to the side seams this year. I also re-drew the facings to match. Other than that, I sewed the dress as written. Oh, and I cheated on matching my plaids by cutting the side bodice pieces on the bias. So the center back seam was the only place I had to match!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgctv8KK81ErrrN_0LVDO9HKrDr-C1QUrfXor-eswwEp51kaGz5l5dQw2rDJD9x2f0Am30kpyxbQuchFxG3keadSSidMAvWwH-OjcmMHjARRlDUe18G8ShK_wQfOUp-EKQgNxFI3gX855znqILHttZDeJ8tb3QhpjhNlHoUfln3OgBrC81wqOUhnfob=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgctv8KK81ErrrN_0LVDO9HKrDr-C1QUrfXor-eswwEp51kaGz5l5dQw2rDJD9x2f0Am30kpyxbQuchFxG3keadSSidMAvWwH-OjcmMHjARRlDUe18G8ShK_wQfOUp-EKQgNxFI3gX855znqILHttZDeJ8tb3QhpjhNlHoUfln3OgBrC81wqOUhnfob=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>Feelings about this project</b>: I love the fabric, I love the pattern, but the dress is meh due to fitting issues. There's always next year!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOCKkeiFNECGAzHA3yWkcAz6EeI76f8DZ6VhX6TA5tjmPH5dOHNEb1gypckElM_oDUerwPFdtgBhqwfJo45zZG_WeMbzhEHys1u1HS2d0KZ78NELknNTf4bEjmB5TSAGBt4ItXSLCbny5dLaCsg6z-peP2L8w9xEHa7myisUCWaSXl22WH-JyGmbDv=s3088" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOCKkeiFNECGAzHA3yWkcAz6EeI76f8DZ6VhX6TA5tjmPH5dOHNEb1gypckElM_oDUerwPFdtgBhqwfJo45zZG_WeMbzhEHys1u1HS2d0KZ78NELknNTf4bEjmB5TSAGBt4ItXSLCbny5dLaCsg6z-peP2L8w9xEHa7myisUCWaSXl22WH-JyGmbDv=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><b>Feelings about the world</b>: I'm feeling strangely optimistic about 2022, despite raging covid cases and increased restrictions. I guess I am just determined not to spiral out right now. </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-51653216527844052392021-12-31T21:05:00.010-08:002022-06-10T22:35:49.826-07:002021: Everything I Made This Year (Almost)<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy New Year! Ok, so I have not been great about blogging individual projects, but that doesn't mean I can't do an end-of-the-year round up, right? Here's everything I made in 2021 (almost):</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYPdGoHhhmHVTA37l_H65s56sKWQXktQSNDiGeUXaE4WDoC0vx0zcHoDOe5i9rHURRCQxc25ivlr1cT8gDYaJ9YW3LrPPNPMaBzn0_taCiZZI94jbXpXJ058Hp-r_P92iOTkIw22TnY9Uek1QyoWRmWBqJ7nb78-HAjNTQMPqZhAuNIrZ-MqSOneBu=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYPdGoHhhmHVTA37l_H65s56sKWQXktQSNDiGeUXaE4WDoC0vx0zcHoDOe5i9rHURRCQxc25ivlr1cT8gDYaJ9YW3LrPPNPMaBzn0_taCiZZI94jbXpXJ058Hp-r_P92iOTkIw22TnY9Uek1QyoWRmWBqJ7nb78-HAjNTQMPqZhAuNIrZ-MqSOneBu=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">1. Basic Stitch Bikini</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Striped Pillow</span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Chartreuse Axis Tank & Maxine Undies</span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/01/project-twin-set-fujiyama-mama-by.html" target="_blank">Fujiyama Mama Bolero</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgO0eKN8xnUjTRlj9dQVs7_JxPmyreAYwTxqZMBoKk3wYPrQjjk8DQ9JVqN9zZzCnve7ZD0cztqIbReCz4hIyOJxb1mw53gbSQxY_ITsggX6ONBdvTcg72WXs43EA1c8URYhjcN9-gijO4CE8TajuNlQccdJRG14Lq3oE5ndNaJr865qCicGFZ-iGqo=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgO0eKN8xnUjTRlj9dQVs7_JxPmyreAYwTxqZMBoKk3wYPrQjjk8DQ9JVqN9zZzCnve7ZD0cztqIbReCz4hIyOJxb1mw53gbSQxY_ITsggX6ONBdvTcg72WXs43EA1c8URYhjcN9-gijO4CE8TajuNlQccdJRG14Lq3oE5ndNaJr865qCicGFZ-iGqo=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;">5. Long Granny Coat</div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. Short Granny Coat</span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">7. <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/03/project-hawaiian-madhu-top-from.html" target="_blank">Seamwork Madhu Top</a></span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">8. Baby Set</span></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh04rubqIBL2ofCXFRES8LKr0ojUy0fEaqMtdRnZEgCnASb9wi7BICKq66vwHx8tYOpxXl5RYHJ-KB8isYZ8ftiuKMoI2zvvHJUjitJGt3FOCqGjRQOGRC3VubdAowBbpUzQOMnI0kmAbVQDZWcsbQdOLZ8GLXgElWbMJnzUmRKndXL-n3lb_X_nmpB=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh04rubqIBL2ofCXFRES8LKr0ojUy0fEaqMtdRnZEgCnASb9wi7BICKq66vwHx8tYOpxXl5RYHJ-KB8isYZ8ftiuKMoI2zvvHJUjitJGt3FOCqGjRQOGRC3VubdAowBbpUzQOMnI0kmAbVQDZWcsbQdOLZ8GLXgElWbMJnzUmRKndXL-n3lb_X_nmpB=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">9. <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/01/project-twin-set-fujiyama-mama-by.html" target="_blank">Red My Little Secret Crop Top</a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">10. <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/02/project-poisonettes-top-by-poison-grrls.html" target="_blank">Poisonettes Top</a></span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">11. Halloween Costumes - Prince John and Sir Hiss</span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">12. <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/12/project-charm-patterns-bryant-gown-goes.html" target="_blank">Bryant Gown</a></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0D2VTXiM101L2CRNY7i6_mdtTgM2-o2O5jW7aQLd1N5LCrUKFheGqJEbwoaAsX8lIaZPXj_pbbXhtvJFIHrEAmaYKx_1dSQXxMWt8jk5nBbEoDFqwc9MCbsXayzncGQwdS71MiyW7xfn40UKbc5JUoeo05GY49mn6WQtjMDkUMEu3Y5ga4q6HJDMG=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0D2VTXiM101L2CRNY7i6_mdtTgM2-o2O5jW7aQLd1N5LCrUKFheGqJEbwoaAsX8lIaZPXj_pbbXhtvJFIHrEAmaYKx_1dSQXxMWt8jk5nBbEoDFqwc9MCbsXayzncGQwdS71MiyW7xfn40UKbc5JUoeo05GY49mn6WQtjMDkUMEu3Y5ga4q6HJDMG=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">13. Halloween Panel projects - Banner</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">14. Halloween Panel projects - Pillows</span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">15. <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/01/project-hamburger-socks-rye-light-in.html" target="_blank">Hamburger Socks</a></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJmEY7vnLuLYUuehQt892TlL4HXni9Z6Eiq7Y3AjgD6drajREeQxYx93WmPnl6fVD7nK97Y9b9DcgRel75ZUbnuQ7KiNB7j7neT6VQfsTsj5DO4nwTX2576gW75TXF3tgxjoc1LP9CAnNtxi2ophB0jjsPtHdN6UIWhotfA6dSajb5920weA42NvPJ=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJmEY7vnLuLYUuehQt892TlL4HXni9Z6Eiq7Y3AjgD6drajREeQxYx93WmPnl6fVD7nK97Y9b9DcgRel75ZUbnuQ7KiNB7j7neT6VQfsTsj5DO4nwTX2576gW75TXF3tgxjoc1LP9CAnNtxi2ophB0jjsPtHdN6UIWhotfA6dSajb5920weA42NvPJ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">16. <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/11/project-seamwork-benning-dress-in.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Benning Dress</a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">17. Crochet Strawberry Bucket Hat</span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">18. <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/12/project-seamwork-benning-dress-in.html" target="_blank">Vintage Sheet Benning Dress</a></span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkKamoQqenVw7ZENq8sMF5tjxJmxLox5mhnIWYH63QyQGyXhgw7Q_4ncFEWbZikyO4FDHGEAdnLj7Jq3psrHCDtJSjk6K_jsxT9S0JNwXNpU68k6-UVFGtnnHPzWHOVdD5bW3tKSK_I9g-uz7Nl-E6nyaAFSredD1Q-1vdoNd57_r5jO3lMzbNOtTY=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkKamoQqenVw7ZENq8sMF5tjxJmxLox5mhnIWYH63QyQGyXhgw7Q_4ncFEWbZikyO4FDHGEAdnLj7Jq3psrHCDtJSjk6K_jsxT9S0JNwXNpU68k6-UVFGtnnHPzWHOVdD5bW3tKSK_I9g-uz7Nl-E6nyaAFSredD1Q-1vdoNd57_r5jO3lMzbNOtTY=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">19. </span><a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2022/01/project-b6453-in-holiday-plaid.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Christmas </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Plaid B6453 Dress</span></a></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">20. Negroni Collared Shirt</span></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">21. Stockings for me and Chase</span></div></span><p></p></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-63082469559749987842021-12-28T11:20:00.006-08:002022-06-10T23:56:05.885-07:00Project! Charm Patterns Bryant Gown Goes To Hawaii<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHqdE49_bfCKLLaWvXhcbxMPNdL83t9FiZ9S4TJjVgMuI_QKgWHSmqDStLDQI9ETTr8KJssB0lactsl2gFGNDc1u0LkRkCnL_wUmHgJQNvd6D1LHRcFqln48xy_I_aPhs9afDd4doJ8V4eLTWHC3XWPjslF2jt_N2lSRAMVvliY-FDJXtBJscAgsyg=s4032" style="font-family: inherit; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHqdE49_bfCKLLaWvXhcbxMPNdL83t9FiZ9S4TJjVgMuI_QKgWHSmqDStLDQI9ETTr8KJssB0lactsl2gFGNDc1u0LkRkCnL_wUmHgJQNvd6D1LHRcFqln48xy_I_aPhs9afDd4doJ8V4eLTWHC3XWPjslF2jt_N2lSRAMVvliY-FDJXtBJscAgsyg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXmOrcLR5jOLbaZ-_GzCwSgpgpYAC3StCdum7_ab37NsapBlfF5q9b3XivcegY1QNRKrwIt3Ju9iCNmL4lboQu1RJXhQHBypRDNTuqNiHH4exTYx1bruGUZMEr5BJAn2X8AoRCpZUeW2BjpmD5VlI3rVYwNrsptVobT6Nu8qMRrr9BCwzcnyW69q08=s220" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXmOrcLR5jOLbaZ-_GzCwSgpgpYAC3StCdum7_ab37NsapBlfF5q9b3XivcegY1QNRKrwIt3Ju9iCNmL4lboQu1RJXhQHBypRDNTuqNiHH4exTYx1bruGUZMEr5BJAn2X8AoRCpZUeW2BjpmD5VlI3rVYwNrsptVobT6Nu8qMRrr9BCwzcnyW69q08" width="220" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Pattern</b>: The amazing <a href="https://charmpatterns.com/shop/bryant-gown/">Bryant Gown from Charm Patterns</a> aka Gertie. I loved this one as soon as I saw it - the mermaid shape, the off-the shoulder neckline, swoon! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Materials</b>: A <a href="https://hawaiifabricmart.com/product/pab0988-black/?v=7516fd43adaa">gorgeous floral cotton/poly</a> from Hawaii Fabric Mart. Delightful to sew, so forgiving. I looked all over for a large print, affordable floral fabric for this dress, and I should have just looked at Hawaii Fabric Mart first. Noted for the future.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBXqRP9T0KFDJUv7_-R_vRo_SBH7qglGeePTZaosw4xQK4y3KwLkCuq4R347d2LrEYvyfumY8GMK3xoNFsFoElGwXfUtDDYvv_60smSxcrxRjA4m5l6SCc4Rp_OIELvERZ5bCzyNzKse5HJDSusB5Ch7V7ys5hSjQ2tpiMic8AMb-aOthPGirUzsQL=s750" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBXqRP9T0KFDJUv7_-R_vRo_SBH7qglGeePTZaosw4xQK4y3KwLkCuq4R347d2LrEYvyfumY8GMK3xoNFsFoElGwXfUtDDYvv_60smSxcrxRjA4m5l6SCc4Rp_OIELvERZ5bCzyNzKse5HJDSusB5Ch7V7ys5hSjQ2tpiMic8AMb-aOthPGirUzsQL=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Cost</b>: $36 for 8 yards of fabric, plus about $3 for a zipper and thread. Good thing I was able to find a decent priced fabric for this dress, considering the yardage, because the pattern was also $22 for the PDF version, plus another $4 or so to print it. That brings the total for this project to around $65. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Timeline</b>: I bought the pattern on September 9th, planning to wear this dress to a wedding on October 2nd. I hemmed it the morning of the wedding, so it all worked out juuuust in the nick of time.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgj3IXBxbKqC1pbt7hn23ED9veI_kJEp91xBj50BFGwyuDrs9rMVx31bp4RzGUKdEIT4KnToN2DGsnJqRn42YHS1vHOqYnKTej0V0uGXnxH0Vse-2VVYrYFjCYXHRaEo2jE9i1TsVEd7N_bwTm0OpUPXJtw19sOs1Vq-HbmehiEBRZqMWlro2uUy-I7=s1800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgj3IXBxbKqC1pbt7hn23ED9veI_kJEp91xBj50BFGwyuDrs9rMVx31bp4RzGUKdEIT4KnToN2DGsnJqRn42YHS1vHOqYnKTej0V0uGXnxH0Vse-2VVYrYFjCYXHRaEo2jE9i1TsVEd7N_bwTm0OpUPXJtw19sOs1Vq-HbmehiEBRZqMWlro2uUy-I7=w320-h400" width="320" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: I made a size 12 with an H bust for this dress. The beauty of these patterns is that they are drafted for a variety of cup sizes. Since I have to do a Full Bust Adjustment for every top or dress I sew, this is a HUGE win for me. Obviously there are still small fitting tweaks to make, but this, alone, saves me so much time and effort that I would consider the cost totally worth it. For this project, I did not start cutting and sewing until a week before the wedding, and I took the chance and did not make a muslin. AND LOOK AT THAT FIT! Again, 100% worth it for me and my body type. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I went with the VERY dramatic lantern sleeves, and almost second guessed myself and cut the smaller cap sleeves. I'm glad I stayed the course! However, my arms are very thin and these sleeves ended up a little big, so I intend to go back and take them in. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGtIQF5Pui-K0GSAJgSqGIzzx8SCCMRJXfne8fIohyp__a7BrJjw6awuXPOyP43HrK0FjfzaGmqxqh6rQtWKI9OU3Iwbwah_iJPdrQjhA5wkazu_blf9IbC5L3Ne6jvxXjQdegg74kPDeIyp2TqFYYgFbTu0AD9WLL5KQlzwq1A3FzhVZDAWmeuFPc=s1440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGtIQF5Pui-K0GSAJgSqGIzzx8SCCMRJXfne8fIohyp__a7BrJjw6awuXPOyP43HrK0FjfzaGmqxqh6rQtWKI9OU3Iwbwah_iJPdrQjhA5wkazu_blf9IbC5L3Ne6jvxXjQdegg74kPDeIyp2TqFYYgFbTu0AD9WLL5KQlzwq1A3FzhVZDAWmeuFPc=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One big note about this dress is the length. I am 5'8" and I took a lot off at both the end of the bodice (aka around the knees) and then again off the bottom. Although the drafting was generally great, I did have to even up the bottom of the bodice after easing in the princess seam, plus an additional inch or so. And then another 3" at the bottom of the dress for hemming, for a total of 5" off. Honestly, I would rather have it this way, since I am on the tall side, but if you're a shorty, consider taking off length during cutting. Oh, and I am wearing the dress with flats, not heels. Secret comfort!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Feelings about this project</b>: I absolutely love it, and I want to make a second one. I'm thinking the short version in stretch velvet with cap sleeves! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHptKONWpzzQA1wdnRRN8rCaIkM-wJtlP1Ku-KS3im6S5tE9c3e4tMnzbFL0XvOVfOs4OumqDSh2yOi5RaGqqD17X41sEUWI7EHujShwgLGr9EymfvNUAO9ZuaH-8fS3IpBI9bq8jEDXpN4YRPlW6UnCz6ygxNYUJ-arUIx-C3qcTO-_wVKkI5e-tN=s750" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHptKONWpzzQA1wdnRRN8rCaIkM-wJtlP1Ku-KS3im6S5tE9c3e4tMnzbFL0XvOVfOs4OumqDSh2yOi5RaGqqD17X41sEUWI7EHujShwgLGr9EymfvNUAO9ZuaH-8fS3IpBI9bq8jEDXpN4YRPlW6UnCz6ygxNYUJ-arUIx-C3qcTO-_wVKkI5e-tN=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Feelings about myself</b>: </span>When I decided I was going to attend this wedding, I knew I wanted to make a fresh dress. Since I have gained weight over the last year and a half, I didn't really have any formal dresses that felt very ME. This dress makes me feel amazing. I love it, it fits beautifully and makes me feel gorgeous and sexy! What more could I ask from a GOWN?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6n1YCZNM26x4fxfRXVGDAmjYRqbEE7HKd5FDZTfe0FP9TvzQp0utF_ExPZ32WzaPJhnrIfBSvCteHg_7P8k57169PE2JDcqcg84u6KDESwnmc3Y9JufYTbcqBzkGPmI5oivIJiMRv0X6O41FrE9yhoeEdAcRNSMxK1xa8v23BhswW2koHf991CD5J=s1800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6n1YCZNM26x4fxfRXVGDAmjYRqbEE7HKd5FDZTfe0FP9TvzQp0utF_ExPZ32WzaPJhnrIfBSvCteHg_7P8k57169PE2JDcqcg84u6KDESwnmc3Y9JufYTbcqBzkGPmI5oivIJiMRv0X6O41FrE9yhoeEdAcRNSMxK1xa8v23BhswW2koHf991CD5J=w512-h640" width="512" /></a></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Feelings about the world</b>: This was an outdoor wedding of vaccinated people, and it felt so good to be out in the world again, celebrating the love of my friends!</span></div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0Temecula, CA, USA33.4936391 -117.14836485.1834052638211574 -152.3046148 61.803872936178848 -81.9921148tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-67755604748916769872021-12-08T21:49:00.001-08:002022-06-10T23:56:17.573-07:00Project! Seamwork Benning Dress in Vintage Sheets<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiH_pfTWVmIHMboXxm3XR3pf8UAC7oHibCOIfkAOpmC4CbTh4h-IymkN9XFe7MlH8itqa2Mi5fOMC4Twgvw3obWpAjGLFo1oh96pnORgv16S6NTw77RoY5MnGNId9yHSCZkaCEVN8nO8/s2048/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1273" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfiH_pfTWVmIHMboXxm3XR3pf8UAC7oHibCOIfkAOpmC4CbTh4h-IymkN9XFe7MlH8itqa2Mi5fOMC4Twgvw3obWpAjGLFo1oh96pnORgv16S6NTw77RoY5MnGNId9yHSCZkaCEVN8nO8/w249-h400/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+6.jpg" width="249" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHyUEjd7bWhjZiAvinC2bt5wVGZglHd3vWq0WWvznVhagXct-tQWUjwOq6tcVOCIfKJSaKEVXepaTvS196YudBUAPFKARQ0ZUVDeeYdc8evdymK7HfhAUHLgzeGNNeop44TD2x1_YEJo/s2048/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHyUEjd7bWhjZiAvinC2bt5wVGZglHd3vWq0WWvznVhagXct-tQWUjwOq6tcVOCIfKJSaKEVXepaTvS196YudBUAPFKARQ0ZUVDeeYdc8evdymK7HfhAUHLgzeGNNeop44TD2x1_YEJo/w300-h400/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPX2ak4hZ_xv1FkchzBi9NW7LZAyvyauoyhno5Xo7N21lTWWMMct5FmDRYgS1OnIk43W14hUnZ9HUHA2nDJZiD9wR075jhxneI3V-HG7uN55pReZIv3a3foJKIjsKM7RXRzy3fEf2kPTs/s220/project.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPX2ak4hZ_xv1FkchzBi9NW7LZAyvyauoyhno5Xo7N21lTWWMMct5FmDRYgS1OnIk43W14hUnZ9HUHA2nDJZiD9wR075jhxneI3V-HG7uN55pReZIv3a3foJKIjsKM7RXRzy3fEf2kPTs/s0/project.gif" width="220" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>Pattern</b>: Another <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/benning" target="_blank">Seamwork Benning Dress</a>, with a slightly shorter skirt and a collar. <p></p><p><b>Materials</b>: Vintage sheets! I have been collecting these sheets for the last 15 or so years, and this dress is made up of all the little bits of leftover sheet that weren't big enough for their own garments. They were all found at thrift stores or yard sales. </p><p><b>Cost</b>: "Free" aka I did not purchase any new materials for this project in recent memory, everything was from Deep Stash and it's monetary value has been lostttt to tiiiime. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2J-AZ9kGG1hxHZyChx1xx7IvzM8Ye3dg8d0oqalBNLy7aJycjoqBViW_S3thfP5SLw7UyODDj7_ZCDTjWxJ0UOpRRip0937QMjbwRjM0CPfLRgiOcZfHkU_A7q03T-FhKfarOnNZyHU/s2048/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1466" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2J-AZ9kGG1hxHZyChx1xx7IvzM8Ye3dg8d0oqalBNLy7aJycjoqBViW_S3thfP5SLw7UyODDj7_ZCDTjWxJ0UOpRRip0937QMjbwRjM0CPfLRgiOcZfHkU_A7q03T-FhKfarOnNZyHU/w286-h400/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+5.jpg" width="286" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6_TZzAJBT4eJmHSighHxR1ng9zWey1m0ahrf3CzcK6uABH_ndDdiSi7uxhdBJ-tsbFYw7OQq_LlfCXDyBuc9aZ7uD3A0BG3gy5CDYr_HRdf6nIgW4-_f2UwRmhphFDCIqPjg8pfZWPg/s2048/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1594" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6_TZzAJBT4eJmHSighHxR1ng9zWey1m0ahrf3CzcK6uABH_ndDdiSi7uxhdBJ-tsbFYw7OQq_LlfCXDyBuc9aZ7uD3A0BG3gy5CDYr_HRdf6nIgW4-_f2UwRmhphFDCIqPjg8pfZWPg/w311-h400/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+1.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><p><b>Timeline</b>: Part of the bodice of this dress was actually the muslin for my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/11/project-seamwork-benning-dress-in.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Benning</a>, so I cut out the muslin in early November, and then finally cut out all the pieces during the last week of November and sewed it over Thanksgiving weekend. I used the back of the bodice muslin for this dress, cut the pockets out of the front bodice muslin piece, and cut a new front bodice based on my fitting. </p><p><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting</b>: The bodice is the same as my <a href="https://katiesredumbrella.blogspot.com/2021/11/project-seamwork-benning-dress-in.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Benning Dress</a>, with a weird 1" FBA that I ended up taking out of the front. I drafted a large collar for this dress, but honestly, it could be larger. I also shortened the first tier of the skirt by about 4", and added very long waist ties (they're probably like 50" long, extremely extra). </p><p><b>Feelings about this project</b>: I'm so into this pattern! Especially in the light, crisp cotton blends of the sheeting material, it's so easy to wear. I had originally planned to just use one different sheet per tier for the skirt, but I have so many fun sheets, I did a patchwork skirt instead with 8 different patterns on each tier. The design of this dress is heavily influenced by <a href="https://www.psychicoutlaw.com/collections/dresses" target="_blank">Physic Outlaw dresses </a>- the patchwork, the tiers of fluffy skirts, the large collar! I am a huge fan of their dresses and the way they reuse vintage materials. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAnee9CbN5Ld3H9-4waztL0AMCEtAcPlAk0oEWRESIfQ9Grom6nVsfX5bKlZwYnTk8806duPctejOHnuc_ipaclnYKYT-hmXjCNgraA9ekmNTMUDAo6b76qzbnixelyT3PePAK5y3b8U/s2048/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAnee9CbN5Ld3H9-4waztL0AMCEtAcPlAk0oEWRESIfQ9Grom6nVsfX5bKlZwYnTk8806duPctejOHnuc_ipaclnYKYT-hmXjCNgraA9ekmNTMUDAo6b76qzbnixelyT3PePAK5y3b8U/w300-h400/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+4.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelBLNs1WhZsaYEYHocwCw7AubK1P_aCyL5zeZQjMoEeW3qKOm_86M0ZJxkxxdT220agpBhf39eLPiLH6R59O7_Yko8K68orf5G1Py1Kno9_83XNJzUDTzDSsFellwrP23ARDh5n8eVr0/s2048/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1263" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelBLNs1WhZsaYEYHocwCw7AubK1P_aCyL5zeZQjMoEeW3qKOm_86M0ZJxkxxdT220agpBhf39eLPiLH6R59O7_Yko8K68orf5G1Py1Kno9_83XNJzUDTzDSsFellwrP23ARDh5n8eVr0/w246-h400/Vintage+Sheet+Benning+7.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><p><b>Feelings about myself</b>: I have worn this in public once and a hip youth complimented me, so I feel GREAT in this dress! I am slowly evolving my style, between aging and pandemic and not going to an office anymore, and this is a big step in the right direction. It just FEELS fun to wear. </p><p><b>Feelings about the world</b>: It's almost Christmas so I'm trying to stay positive. </p><p><b>What I’ve been listening to or watching</b>: I listened to the audiobook of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52578297-the-midnight-library" target="_blank">The Midnight Library</a> by Matt Haig while sewing this and cried a good amount, in a feel-good way. I think the big takeaway from this project is GOOD FEELS, FEELS GOOD! </p>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-77251553865760850372021-11-15T20:18:00.003-08:002022-06-10T23:56:29.954-07:00Project! Seamwork Benning Dress in Pumpkin Spice Plaid<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0kjHUnVy0AokyFojiVONiQ1iiQPrLtmCLOmBP3rSongItrKLGG1XP3lAZd3cZZ88FA8U0DC3H9Yxa9r36rOv8R8A3TpTAqCLmedHzKIKFhpSfuOFLSThsmfXmqfumQOpTwV57tZRIkY/s2048/Pumpkin+Spice+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1530" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0kjHUnVy0AokyFojiVONiQ1iiQPrLtmCLOmBP3rSongItrKLGG1XP3lAZd3cZZ88FA8U0DC3H9Yxa9r36rOv8R8A3TpTAqCLmedHzKIKFhpSfuOFLSThsmfXmqfumQOpTwV57tZRIkY/w478-h640/Pumpkin+Spice+4.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cnL4wa2mIMY7KkosTmT63uuOqs301P45e1FZ0QsiCTDmLCy2GN83zwetyWmfR8zNtg76iczwgoVygM-TqalVB9p-21vxRQyqxiEDJwPWTDGxZBk_W6Yp_ClgeCLUNfHbToox5oFd0qg/s220/project.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cnL4wa2mIMY7KkosTmT63uuOqs301P45e1FZ0QsiCTDmLCy2GN83zwetyWmfR8zNtg76iczwgoVygM-TqalVB9p-21vxRQyqxiEDJwPWTDGxZBk_W6Yp_ClgeCLUNfHbToox5oFd0qg/s220/project.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="124" data-original-width="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cnL4wa2mIMY7KkosTmT63uuOqs301P45e1FZ0QsiCTDmLCy2GN83zwetyWmfR8zNtg76iczwgoVygM-TqalVB9p-21vxRQyqxiEDJwPWTDGxZBk_W6Yp_ClgeCLUNfHbToox5oFd0qg/s16000/project.gif" /></a></div></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Pattern:</b> The <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/benning">Seamwork Benning Dress</a> bodice, with a modified, multi-tiered skirt.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Materials:</b> A <a href="https://www.joann.com/plaiditudes-brushed-cotton-fabric-gold-orange-ivory-buffalo-check/16642522.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice plaid </a>from Ye Olde Joann’s, a brushed cotton yarn-dyed fabric. This fabric CALLED to me from the shelf. I was innocently shopping for Halloween Costume Supplies™ and it flew into my cart and demanded to be made into a maxi dress. After moving a few months ago, I am very aware that I do not need any more fabric, yarn or craft supplies, but this one GOT ME. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Cost</b>: $46 for 5 yards of fabric and $3 for thread.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Timeline</b>: I've been eyeing this pattern since it was released in March of 2021. I bought the fabric early September 2021, and finally finished sewing it last week, early November 2021.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFgK_cEKr3-GnSLARHKu03Og0nQ1OVCnUl21TDS19HYhMlje-ieH-GjY-fkMieWFI6j0jKm0rDks69eb0n7jH4NrhLqCa0udE4bm01dZaUw_k7jTIItkXigdQRo97H6ak2yYnJko0BD4/s2048/Pumpkin+Spice+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1679" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFgK_cEKr3-GnSLARHKu03Og0nQ1OVCnUl21TDS19HYhMlje-ieH-GjY-fkMieWFI6j0jKm0rDks69eb0n7jH4NrhLqCa0udE4bm01dZaUw_k7jTIItkXigdQRo97H6ak2yYnJko0BD4/w328-h400/Pumpkin+Spice+3.jpg" width="328" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Sizing, mods, changes and notes on fitting:</b> I cut a size 12 in this pattern, but my measurements would have put me at a size 16. There's a lottttt of ease built in, so if you want something more fitted, size down. My dress is still relaxed and very easy to wear. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I did a 1" FBA, but after making a muslin, I ended up pinching out that same inch at the center front. This brought the neckline in on my shoulders and the darts closer to my apex, and meant that I had to redraw the center V, since I loved how deep it was drafted. Overall, I am thrilled with the fit of the bodice after making these round-about changes. I also added ties at the side seams for a versatile belt that could give me more waist definition when I'm in the mood for it (which is almost always).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The fabric also told me it wanted to be EXTRA and needed a LOT of skirt. So instead of the two tiers, I cut four, each 12" high and increasing the width by 1.5x for each tier. The last tier is only 6" high, and woah, is it kicky! Maybe a little bit country?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvbQhYpbV0EnL4I-LJbxa18wfYxRQ0sqF26S5umU2k3Hi3yPMj1dh1kCUab9839yZ9xpiodGzaGv1iBOxQIMmGhMCuo_3gnRFsZbhaMGngxsJa85R0Q8ET9CddLHvIvBbvM1maMqQUlQ/s2048/Pumpkin+Spice+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1605" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOvbQhYpbV0EnL4I-LJbxa18wfYxRQ0sqF26S5umU2k3Hi3yPMj1dh1kCUab9839yZ9xpiodGzaGv1iBOxQIMmGhMCuo_3gnRFsZbhaMGngxsJa85R0Q8ET9CddLHvIvBbvM1maMqQUlQ/w314-h400/Pumpkin+Spice+2.jpg" width="314" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Feelings about this project: </b>Gathering is so much work and I should have gotten a gathering foot before I attempted this project, but I'm all about using what I've got and not buying new equipment for every single project.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Feelings about myself: </b>I loved this pattern from the moment I saw it – it is just so WEAR-able. I know that I’m not the only one to crave easier clothes over the last 18 months, but I also love getting dressed in more than pj’s or sweatpants. It helps my mood, and the more I make the effort, the better I find myself adjusting to working from home. I feel more like a ME, you know? So having this dress that fits well and makes me feel so extra is awesome and inspiring. I already have a second one cut out.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Feelings about the world: </b>Katie, why are you resurrecting this blog (again)?? I'm feeling burnt out on the non-stop advertising of certain social media platforms, and I really miss having a cohesive record or diary or journal of my creative projects. So here I am again, writing a much-too-long post about the ins and outs of this project, if only so I can read it back to myself later when I wonder how or why I made this or that. Hopefully there's a little information here for anyone else that might want to know, too. And I'm using a template to make it easy on myself, so you'll see these same questions answered for each project.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjU_qWdRQI765IvTpGxOP6OTb_HHdAbg_J6oPrlLS57n_LOvCEjvgQbKPP5Lz8r6NL4kMLl3N0U-N1pZd_foYNbdLdMyM2cAb4BqOt0UdtVHYvQADWiwbgagTUQHTJpf4dYACC5wSaMU/s2048/Pumpkin+Spice+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1486" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjU_qWdRQI765IvTpGxOP6OTb_HHdAbg_J6oPrlLS57n_LOvCEjvgQbKPP5Lz8r6NL4kMLl3N0U-N1pZd_foYNbdLdMyM2cAb4BqOt0UdtVHYvQADWiwbgagTUQHTJpf4dYACC5wSaMU/w290-h400/Pumpkin+Spice+1.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What I’ve been listening to or watching:</b> I listened to the audio book version of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54895726">"Broken Horses" by Brandi Carlile</a> while sewing this dress. Kind of a perfect match for a dress that's a little bit country! I love Brandi as a musician and this book struck me deep. I cried about every 20 minutes, and if you listen to the audio book, she plays the songs from each chapter as it goes along. Truly masterful storytelling, and I haven't stopped listening to her albums since I finished the book.</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-26070234665724622012020-06-29T08:24:00.000-07:002020-06-29T08:24:10.449-07:00Icelandic Dreyma - A Souvenir Sweater<div style="text-align: center;">Here is is, the ultimate vacation souvenir: one you have to make yourself.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(This is gonna be a long one with lots of pictures, so buckle up.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IYTb77EFpVxfs33GhsStKjHsAz3h253tv0vYUFZMFF1ygDdWeqIEPZGJQT5Snp67Car4B9nNwMUPXV06jndQTQmgstuBogmwETihyphenhyphenZcxP0tkAnm9xAh0a6R9JbFRmQSfK1foXx6DueA/s3088/Dreyma+Lopi+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-IYTb77EFpVxfs33GhsStKjHsAz3h253tv0vYUFZMFF1ygDdWeqIEPZGJQT5Snp67Car4B9nNwMUPXV06jndQTQmgstuBogmwETihyphenhyphenZcxP0tkAnm9xAh0a6R9JbFRmQSfK1foXx6DueA/w300-h400/Dreyma+Lopi+4.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Also warning: links to all patterns are Ravelry links.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In 2018, my online knitting friend, <a href="http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/">Michelle</a>, and I went to Iceland. You may know Michelle from her blog or podcast or Ravelry group, and we met years ago on Ravelry when she knit most of my knitting pattern designs within a year or so. We both love hiking and at some point, started talking about taking an epic hiking and knitting trip to Iceland. And then... we did. The internet is a magical place that brought two women together to road trip and leisurely walk (not as much hiking as we planned) around Iceland. True, her family was worried that I might be a man, but I am NOT a man and everything went fine. Here's a video breakdown of our trip that Michelle made and it makes me cry, so enjoy:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1bLhDkFZS8A" width="320" youtube-src-id="1bLhDkFZS8A"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of our Must-See stops was the <a href="https://alafoss.is/">Álafoss Mill Store</a> in Mosfellsbær, where we both planned our knits and bought a sweaters' worth of Léttilopi wool. We spent a *long* time there, and it was well-spent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ot4_-lm7__7tFb-R_JdAh3bn6i46N83c6A0MOTPV9Bw_JzR-JLQrr5q5T-0zAxLAPE7g6xEQMC6kdvsocNsJADpjlKtJ-Rk24Sda1Qgbd7P9cjb-CftOr7te7oXm8LfbvWxngJNzXYs/s3264/Alafoss+Mill+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Ot4_-lm7__7tFb-R_JdAh3bn6i46N83c6A0MOTPV9Bw_JzR-JLQrr5q5T-0zAxLAPE7g6xEQMC6kdvsocNsJADpjlKtJ-Rk24Sda1Qgbd7P9cjb-CftOr7te7oXm8LfbvWxngJNzXYs/s320/Alafoss+Mill+2.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjou_fD2gBBUjMos8-vqiWr3qj8grSWzvbEhcOiq7FWnGgsasAINxlq-bcTCGqXnkFbFLfgSmb7NQdDgkaXYbZSIcU9_BUF9UEEemOMdfWE6AK6XmnqbgS-WyMaGSqMp70QYMRXcFiPh2U/s1080/Alafoss+Mill+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjou_fD2gBBUjMos8-vqiWr3qj8grSWzvbEhcOiq7FWnGgsasAINxlq-bcTCGqXnkFbFLfgSmb7NQdDgkaXYbZSIcU9_BUF9UEEemOMdfWE6AK6XmnqbgS-WyMaGSqMp70QYMRXcFiPh2U/s320/Alafoss+Mill+1.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Michelle chose colors that reflected the Icelandic landscape, but... I couldn't resist this gold color. I had already earmarked a few traditional-looking yolk patterns and while I was in the store, I decided to go with <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dreyma">Dreyma by Jennifer Steingass</a> and chose a grey to compliment the gold color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qeEEGMtvqREvVvmmfWCda7My1wBF8MVT9QZ7RJKvV3MSPDM6nl6hdupRBwXQSzBIeAabJFdAkdympa6qdjl58JHyfcWoxqIq_jhzQZyIn_gTGaT7kWY590I7ReC2doDiz2OzPNopuLQ/s1080/Alafoss+Lopi.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6qeEEGMtvqREvVvmmfWCda7My1wBF8MVT9QZ7RJKvV3MSPDM6nl6hdupRBwXQSzBIeAabJFdAkdympa6qdjl58JHyfcWoxqIq_jhzQZyIn_gTGaT7kWY590I7ReC2doDiz2OzPNopuLQ/s320/Alafoss+Lopi.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmFMp7CDrEJO8d7maFktwql8GZoVtpX7HA4x0TEu6iWbQIeSVoTS8MVtA25_Tpa0b2PaEtvXOuAiCkBe8leJQMlTzL0DSLi5umAATodR39_f2iz-af-WupGf0qY8FZ3qkr2ITQ_O4TOQ/s3060/Icleand+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3060" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmFMp7CDrEJO8d7maFktwql8GZoVtpX7HA4x0TEu6iWbQIeSVoTS8MVtA25_Tpa0b2PaEtvXOuAiCkBe8leJQMlTzL0DSLi5umAATodR39_f2iz-af-WupGf0qY8FZ3qkr2ITQ_O4TOQ/s320/Icleand+1.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdO-uam06sQ1DTw03B2YCk9NgeM19DUOKOR6bRAVy-JgLwO_ccS5hOejLDZJCFQZff78M5O9i7oBMPfhRlg-4JTS6OsJ_zXl2NGa4q0P6XjUuVMWDjJMWgeTkE_h7ZDlp2b3etNjFshc/s3264/Iceland+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdO-uam06sQ1DTw03B2YCk9NgeM19DUOKOR6bRAVy-JgLwO_ccS5hOejLDZJCFQZff78M5O9i7oBMPfhRlg-4JTS6OsJ_zXl2NGa4q0P6XjUuVMWDjJMWgeTkE_h7ZDlp2b3etNjFshc/s320/Iceland+2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's my gold in the wild, and the gorgeous colors Michelle chose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFG_1lgHJkq6ERe-7ZtTMWJe-3rBu8svdKhoPdIedge9o-ZkJQnRywOfYnbgNDiXXhas73VODRTHiZaOi-9cKJO1mQ0XIEvY564G-E-UKxYg9nlljonc9fIcc_1ktt78SbqZjZGjs8l3M/s2825/Dreyma+Lopi+6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2825" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFG_1lgHJkq6ERe-7ZtTMWJe-3rBu8svdKhoPdIedge9o-ZkJQnRywOfYnbgNDiXXhas73VODRTHiZaOi-9cKJO1mQ0XIEvY564G-E-UKxYg9nlljonc9fIcc_1ktt78SbqZjZGjs8l3M/s320/Dreyma+Lopi+6.jpeg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_ViAqWwdFngTM7qblxTGBjgDnPyR1gpNwu8hJeomAbqpEkOF8Fc1JgYT8TuhJRNL9GIf6zq9xyht37H60pyyUaokJWaM-JCo5_kFKUgcqm6Y5kB0kCAUww_tUJ2ywLXnYj7R4Wyum9U/s3264/Dreyma+Lopi+7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw_ViAqWwdFngTM7qblxTGBjgDnPyR1gpNwu8hJeomAbqpEkOF8Fc1JgYT8TuhJRNL9GIf6zq9xyht37H60pyyUaokJWaM-JCo5_kFKUgcqm6Y5kB0kCAUww_tUJ2ywLXnYj7R4Wyum9U/s320/Dreyma+Lopi+7.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to Iceland in April and I started <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/serafinapekkala/dreyma">my Dreyma</a> in October of 2018... and then it languished for almost a year. I made a TON of changes to this pattern. I knew I wanted it to be a more cropped and vintage silhouette and I started knitting the pattern as written and then... went off the rails. After I separated the sleeves and continued to the body, I started making a slimmer and cropped look. Although I like the final form, I kinda love that in-progress picture where it's just a little cropped vest. Very cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOVsnIHm_5r_-JKKUooEdys5NLh3FUXZlYxvBEEWmB_UwYnGoVWAtd9KFdThd_-w3tQovbURPF5-C-LEUuI8hZqAeIPM9y7khLsxkX3MQJ597K08x_NWGYuSjLWDLKgcwC1NIFnn95Gw/s1280/Dreyma+Lopi+8.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOVsnIHm_5r_-JKKUooEdys5NLh3FUXZlYxvBEEWmB_UwYnGoVWAtd9KFdThd_-w3tQovbURPF5-C-LEUuI8hZqAeIPM9y7khLsxkX3MQJ597K08x_NWGYuSjLWDLKgcwC1NIFnn95Gw/w375-h500/Dreyma+Lopi+8.jpeg" width="375" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Side note: Pickle LOVES this sweater and continually made biscuits on it while I was knitting it and has continued to love on it since it's been finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFziUF4cysEVUYRG5nChhxTc7suQIqiDKhGBcHOGoznr9DYIjVVolNDxDXCDVvEFecYCd9Zc7aGabxR1X4pD_2MFNz4HvMkV8G5WrmvQj74xTBBK9R5gZPfyUqduSpj43Fsp24_xSa_4/s1794/Dreyma+Lopi+5.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1794" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtFziUF4cysEVUYRG5nChhxTc7suQIqiDKhGBcHOGoznr9DYIjVVolNDxDXCDVvEFecYCd9Zc7aGabxR1X4pD_2MFNz4HvMkV8G5WrmvQj74xTBBK9R5gZPfyUqduSpj43Fsp24_xSa_4/s320/Dreyma+Lopi+5.jpeg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8hp7SpAo6-nmhCgpCXOHa1HuzgPCOtZsv90j6ktilvMybR7kUCu06T02e9m4Ebk18wgWPVhvvWZGlT_S0h9aZVxiDUmjph7vswnVyfLG8Lv6HNWvpXnLDjeQRXFmCxpEeDAWOIyk4qUY/s1800/Dreyma+Lopi+1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8hp7SpAo6-nmhCgpCXOHa1HuzgPCOtZsv90j6ktilvMybR7kUCu06T02e9m4Ebk18wgWPVhvvWZGlT_S0h9aZVxiDUmjph7vswnVyfLG8Lv6HNWvpXnLDjeQRXFmCxpEeDAWOIyk4qUY/s320/Dreyma+Lopi+1.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finally finished this beauty in October of 2019 (shameful.) I looked forward to a winter of wearing it and reliving my glorious time in Iceland.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LUGnw2ZIxLIg6oEc_hBY14J2G62JPXeLB6ucHeQ5xYcydcQVWtLtMILntdr7YmJNdE98qmGr89Vj-mPE032DJ5fWxR-lOOxrRNg9onuau9wkDDv4p6uNouDvWI1P3WSxeG5wkjyMGms/s1280/Dreyma+Lopi+2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8LUGnw2ZIxLIg6oEc_hBY14J2G62JPXeLB6ucHeQ5xYcydcQVWtLtMILntdr7YmJNdE98qmGr89Vj-mPE032DJ5fWxR-lOOxrRNg9onuau9wkDDv4p6uNouDvWI1P3WSxeG5wkjyMGms/w375-h500/Dreyma+Lopi+2.jpeg" width="375" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But... I just didn't. I think I wore this one time last winter. The neckline was *way* too wide. Since it's a rougher wool, I have to wear a tank top under it and the neckline was shifty. The vibe was way more 80's than I like and it just wasn't working for me. I finally accepted that I would have to pull it out and completely re-knit the sweater in a smaller size for it to get wear. Which really sucked, because Lopi is incredibly sticky and since it's not plied, I was worried I would lose a lot of the fiber while ripping it out, if not completely tear through the yarn. But an unworn sweater is a waste of space, so I accepted my fate.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjXqsgu_FULJbK_V_g4nycX1k5BY9LPZOmY9mtK7k0WlxReDyideWuXUIGsURFg6qzvshyaxNfyFcLfCQ3u4OPClCg3Rj5myMxLWGTmgVpPHbgYC3MBQKUnsL3j-feuK2MnB6Tb9tyr4/s3088/Dreyma+Lopi+3.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjXqsgu_FULJbK_V_g4nycX1k5BY9LPZOmY9mtK7k0WlxReDyideWuXUIGsURFg6qzvshyaxNfyFcLfCQ3u4OPClCg3Rj5myMxLWGTmgVpPHbgYC3MBQKUnsL3j-feuK2MnB6Tb9tyr4/w375-h500/Dreyma+Lopi+3.jpeg" width="375" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">UNTIL. One night during quarantine, I was scrolling through the ole Instagram and I came across <a href="https://www.instagram.com/morthunder/">Morgan's</a> IGTV video about <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_ftW1ZBkDu/">adding a tighter neckband to an existing yolk</a>. LIFE. SAVER. Since I still had a bit of yarn leftover, I was able to follow Morgan's advice and carefully remove the rolled neckline and replace it with a 1x1 neckband that looks and fits much better. I am thrilled and very excited to wear this sweater in winter 2020/2021!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, side note: please let these photos be a teaching moment about how to fold your sweaters - not down the middle. Do y'all see that line? I'm cringing. </div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-1901063193825311852020-06-19T09:45:00.002-07:002022-06-10T23:56:43.007-07:00Seamwork Joss Pants and Purl Soho City Gym Shorts: These are a Few of My Favorite Things!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The world has turned, hasn't it? To make myself perfectly clear, before I jump into the sewing: I believe that Black Lives Matter, and I am committed to doing the daily anti-racist work that I believe will move our society forward to greater freedom for all. I am incredibly humbled by the public, consistent dialogue and action that the last few weeks have brought, and I am committed to being involved.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sewing and knitting and crafting doesn't happen in a vacuum. Outside events trigger changes within our internal worlds, and that effects how we express our selves. Crafting can be an activism all by itself, depending on your intentions and the mindful way you attack it. It can also be a way to center yourself and calm your anxiety, and that's ok, too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MaP9QySL7Xz1ueb7wm7Wjcw5Smpd6mm_ZCtLwjZzMKUgnbPgjEGT501A0lu0a-ltm6HHI0HjJsqwsCMJorrtQWrPrgDosQVlzjzePM1DXDiBf8gWl2dkQcXPESenHTNntItsusR_vS0/s3088/Purl+Soho+City+Gym+Shorts+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8MaP9QySL7Xz1ueb7wm7Wjcw5Smpd6mm_ZCtLwjZzMKUgnbPgjEGT501A0lu0a-ltm6HHI0HjJsqwsCMJorrtQWrPrgDosQVlzjzePM1DXDiBf8gWl2dkQcXPESenHTNntItsusR_vS0/w300-h400/Purl+Soho+City+Gym+Shorts+1.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here I am in a pair of shorts made from an old sheet. I've been spending much more time at home since March. Like, entire days in my apartment. Really unbelievable when you consider that my life used to take place almost entirely outside of my apartment. But come March 2020, I went behind closed doors to snuggle with my cat and work from home and flatten ye olde curve, as they say. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't have much to wear. I had one pair of comfy sweat pants and some pajamas but I didn't have a ton of options to putter around in. 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That was when I discovered this pair of <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2014/07/24/corinnes-thread-city-gym-shorts-for-all-ages/">City Gym Shorts</a> that I had cut out of an old sheet about two years ago. They were just missing a waistband and bias tape edging. I still had the sheet (which I found when I ruthlessly cleaned out my fabric stash), so cut out the missing pieces and I vowed to put together these shorts ASAP. Because I needed to wear them, like, now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is actually my second pair of these shorts but I cut a smaller size for the first pair and they are tragically too small. I recently cut those tiny shorts apart and made them into a pair of face masks. But it's a delightfully easy little pattern, once you get past the inconvenience of making your own bias tape, and there are a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/citygymshorts/">million inspiring versions on Instagram</a>, so this might not be the last pair of these shorts you see. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7y0JXnp4AOMD5qE-3eAGqvvpHg0-JgH94O5c6aabKr2PfUkRjTR1j6a2CW6sq7eEdTINWYAQ6WaPNI3A1gQMYbdtyd6LA9gv-SAI3aKGvRUYKpcgnMDM_ZGsBRVB77JaLqSp5ac8jAks/s1800/Seamwork+Joss+Pants+1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7y0JXnp4AOMD5qE-3eAGqvvpHg0-JgH94O5c6aabKr2PfUkRjTR1j6a2CW6sq7eEdTINWYAQ6WaPNI3A1gQMYbdtyd6LA9gv-SAI3aKGvRUYKpcgnMDM_ZGsBRVB77JaLqSp5ac8jAks/w320-h400/Seamwork+Joss+Pants+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's certainly not the last garment made from an old sheet you'll see. <a href="seamwork.com">Seamwork</a> is clearly run by a coven of witches, because they released the <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/joss">Joss pants pattern</a> just as we went into lockdown. 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And I have no regrets - I have worn these a minimum three times a week since I finished them in March. I used the pocket hack Seamwork lays out <a href="https://www.seamwork.com/issues/2020/04/pattern-hackers-21">here</a>, and they are truly a size too big. Which is totally fine in terms of lounge-y comfort, but because they are a knit cotton jersey, the fabric is heavy and I couldn't walk without them falling down.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSW8dOx1ZZKy-FNmzqGFLAaXtpF7JBOCbzXkr1SK8WWCGgc7NG_k8sgQG2P5auIYn0yCI-J3FUmYEZJDOI9iWPwaNN_GTHFN9buEL-5yqtkNvt40PCc2wZwCZDxpuPM6NLeYDudXcyqPY/s2398/Seamwork+Joss+Pants+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2398" data-original-width="2074" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSW8dOx1ZZKy-FNmzqGFLAaXtpF7JBOCbzXkr1SK8WWCGgc7NG_k8sgQG2P5auIYn0yCI-J3FUmYEZJDOI9iWPwaNN_GTHFN9buEL-5yqtkNvt40PCc2wZwCZDxpuPM6NLeYDudXcyqPY/s320/Seamwork+Joss+Pants+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I added a waist tie! I actually really dig the look of the tie and I think it would be cute on a regular, not-made-of-an-old-sheet, pair of Joss pants, too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So there we have it: two old sheets, two new garments. And no fabric item in my house is safe from the sewing machine. I'm eyeing the curtains. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">PS: My cat, Pickle, LOVES crashing photo shoots, so please enjoy the two Pickle Bombs in this post, and if you need more of that, I made him <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/picklebomb/">his own IG hashtag</a>.</div>Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-20983917686202392202020-05-28T22:58:00.001-07:002022-06-10T23:56:54.593-07:00All the Ripples: An Ode to Jessie Maed<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh, hello. Welcome back to the blogging, Katie. </div>
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I know a lot of us never left, and more power to you, but it's been a year and some months since I last blogged, and the world has been through a loop. (Future Katie: this means we've been in lockdown for over two months because there's a global pandemic and you are living alone with your cat, Pickle.) I'm definitely returning out of a need to write and share and reach out in more-wordy-ways. As with most types of blogging: I've got feelings and I gotta share 'em.</div>
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The feelings are mostly about crafts but I can't make any promises other stuff won't sneak in here.</div>
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I'm not going to do a recap of the last year and a half for you in any concise way. I'm taking a page from <a href="http://everyday-is-a-holiday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jenny & Aaron</a>'s book and getting on with it (but please go look at <a href="http://everyday-is-a-holiday.blogspot.com/2020/05/our-pink-frosted-dollhouse.html" target="_blank">their new post about making over a doll house</a>, because it's adorable and I wish we ALL had tiny doll houses to make over). Let's focus on the here and now! </div>
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So here's to two of my most recently completed knitting projects: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/serafinapekkala/my-little-secret-crop" target="_blank">My Little Secret Crop</a> and the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/serafinapekkala/ripple-bralette-dk" target="_blank">Ripple Bralette DK</a>, both by the queen of knitting design simplicity, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jessie-maed-designs" target="_blank">Jessie Maed</a>. </div>
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Jessie released <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-little-secret-crop" target="_blank">MLSC</a> as a free *mystery* knit-along just as most places in the US went into lockdown. I was finishing up a Lengthy Secret Project, as well as a few commissions, so I missed participating the revelation of the mystery, but I benefitted by watching the amazing finished tops rolling in. As soon as the Lengthy Secret Project was finished, I cast on for MLSC with the most ubiquitous of stash yarn, Paton's Wool Worsted, in a gorgeous blue-green-teal color. Really not the choice for a very small tank top, and yet, I LOVE the way it turned out. Is it thick? Yes. Is it warm? Yes. Is it just the thing for those weird overcast mornings in LA in May/June? Also a yes. </div>
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It works, and the fit is beautiful. Honestly, the fit is beautiful for everyone. I've never seen garments that fit so well on literally everyone as these ripples. And yes, ripples are just thick ribbing but I like that Jessie calls them ripples - makes me think of chips. And I also love chips!</div>
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I knit the size Large and I knit it an inch or so longer than called for because I'm a DD cup and I needed that extra inch. Also my gorgeous repro jewelry is from <a href="https://bowandcrossbones.com/" target="_blank">Bow & Crossbones</a> and they deserve a linky because they make beautiful vintage reproduction things that you might also want to put on your body.</div>
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Now, on to the second course. I have been filled with anxiety and knitting these little ripple fantasies has been a soothing balm. For a good 8-9", you don't have to really think. You just knit knit knit on those ribs until you're getting *really* tired of knitting ribbing and then it's time for some shaping and it's done! So I needed more. </div>
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On to the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-bralette-dk" target="_blank">Ripple Bralette</a> in "DK." That gets quotes because this is knit in a really strange non-wool tweed yarn that has been in my stash for probably 10 years without a tag so I have no clue what it actually is. Here's another super appealing thing about these tops: they only take a few hundred yards of yarn (instead of a few thousand), so you can knit up all those weirdo yarns that you didn't buy *quite* enough of. In my defense, I think this one was gifted to me, but still. So I had this strange yarn, and I thought it should be a bralette and it started weird but it turned out GREAT.</div>
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Mostly because I knit this one a size bigger than the last one. Jessie gives a ton of recommendations for sizing and she is smart so you should listen to her first, but secondly, you should listen to your yarn. If your yarn has no stretch, knit the size up. And if you start knitting the smaller size that you knit when you were knitting with wool, and then you go to try it on and realize you cannot pull it over your boobs.... rip it out and cast on again for the larger size. It's worth it and knitting these ripples (like chips) is meditative and that's not a bad thing. </div>
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The size I settled on was the 5th size, however you want to call it, and yes, I once again added an inch or two to the body, since I wanted it to be more of a top and less of a bra. But FYI - the bottom ribbing is tight, as it's meant to be supportive. This works on my body because it hits on the smallest point of my waist, but could be uncomf for others. </div>
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So here she is. Weird stash (maybe cotton blend?) yarn into a comfy delightful summer top with a little bit of personality because who makes a non-wool tweed yarn? I sewed this skirt last year, it's just a gathered dirndl skirt, and although I didn't wear this ensemble for longer than it took to take some photos, I wish I had somewhere to wear this right now! I'm feeling the monochromatic look.</div>
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And... Jessie just released a new *mystery* pattern today, the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-secret-crop" target="_blank">Summer Secret Crop</a>. No ripples, but I might have to give it a go after I finish my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/serafinapekkala/beauty-school" target="_blank">Beauty School Top</a>. Ok, I'm off to eat some chips! </div>
Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0Los Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.24368495.7420003638211554 -153.3999349 62.362468036178846 -83.0874349tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-28856477346908612472018-11-09T11:51:00.001-08:002020-05-23T21:53:37.188-07:00Faded Adamantine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh, this sweater. This one was a labor of love. </div>
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This year I have been trying to shift my focus. I want to knit high-quality, slow-moving projects. And all around, less. Cause let me tell you: there's only so much room in my little apartment. And I want to love the things I knit. That may seem like a no-brainer, right? Why would you knit something you didn't love?!</div>
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Here's some reasons: because everyone else is. Because someone from a theater/church/hiking group gave you the yarn. Because you want to try out a new technique. Because you're bored. </div>
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So that brings me to this sweater: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adamantine">Adamantine </a>by Erica Smith. Dude, THIS sweater. This sweater is pure delight. The pattern was interesting (even, dare-I-say, challenging?!), I love the fit, and I went all-out with this yarn (Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Faded Quilt).</div>
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I knit this bad boy on and off from February to September, according to <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/serafinapekkala/adamantine">Ravelry</a>. I knit this while commuting and while watching <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7768848/">Wild Wild Country</a>. I think this sweater finally taught me to embrace non-monogamy in knitting, since I took breaks to finish two other sweaters and a pair of socks. </div>
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Pulling inspiration from <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/xtinawithwolves/adamantine">Christina's sweater</a>, I wanted my Adamantine the tiniest bit cropped. Not too difficult, right? Lol, wrong. I knit the back first, and although I attempted to crop it, it somehow came out a full cable repeat longer than the front. After doing some quick fitting (shout out to my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clover-Wonder-Clips-Red-50-Pack-x/dp/B004ZKPX8A">Wonder Clips</a>), I ripped out the top of the back and began the repeats for the shoulders lower. And here we are: my perfect length sweater. </div>
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I also made my usual mod of making the sleeve one size smaller than the body. I'm very into the silhouette that creates, with the drop sleeve design. In the end, it all worked out.</div>
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<br />Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12489743528291045483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7342050215126826232.post-59356074303830429702018-08-21T11:52:00.001-07:002020-05-23T21:55:53.459-07:00My Xmas Outfit (Along) - Julgran Sweater and a Plaid Circle Skirt<div style="text-align: center;">
Another summer, another round of <a href="https://untangling-knots.com/2018/05/15/the-2018-outfit-along/">Andi Satterlund's Outfit Along</a>! </div>
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This is, hands down, my favorite knit-along of the year. What's that they say about creativity thriving when given specific parameters? (That's not really a saying, but...) This project really scratches that itch for me. I love planning a full outfit every summer, incorporating both knit and sewn elements. Although I must admit: I've never knit or sewn the recommended patterns. (Sorry, Andi and <a href="https://lladybird.com/">Lauren</a>!)</div>
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So I looked at my Ravelry queue and my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BdyZDWJDC6W/?taken-by=katiecanavan">Make Nine 2018</a>, and decided June and July was the perfect time to knit a Christmas sweater. Right? Right. Andi released <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/julgran">Julgran</a> last year, and I am totally into it. Just enough Christmas to make it wearable for parties, plus the option to get crazy with "decorating" the tree on the front.</div>
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So where did the skirt idea come from? I have a few projects floating around in the back of my head, Things I have Always Wanted, and a plaid circle skirt (with pockets) is one of them. But here's the thing about a simple plaid circle skirt: there's no hashtag for it on Instagram. It's not gonna pop up in my feed and remind me that I want to make it, like the popular patterns that catch like fire on IG and you cannot stop seeing. </div>
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Now my Catholic guilt is telling me to stop and say: I am not throwing shade on those who make those patterns! Quite the opposite. I'm super proud of all the members of our little making community who continue to put out fun, exciting and wearable patterns! You go, guys!</div>
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All my shade is reserved for social media and how it seeps into our subconscious and has a way of inspirational-ly distracting us from our original idea. You know?</div>
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Any.way. Here's the deets on my Christmas outfit:</div>
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I knit <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/serafinapekkala/julgran">my Julgran</a> out of Cascade 220 that I had ripped from my Salal Cardigan. Sadly, my Salal never fit right and I just didn't wear it. I knit that sucker twice, in two different sizes, and it still didn't work out. So it has become a Julgran! </div>
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I made it as written, except for my usual mod of knitting the sleeves a size down, to account for my skinny arms in relation to my insane bust. So the body of the sweater is a size medium (my bust measurement is around 41") and the sleeves are a size small (my arm measurement is around Skinny Noodle).</div>
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Now this plaid circle skirt. I used <a href="https://www.omnicalculator.com/other/circle-skirt">this circle skirt calculator</a> to make a template for the waist, and referenced <a href="http://www.missmake.com/2015/02/tutorial-34-circle-skirt-includes.html">this post by Miss Make</a> to wrap my head around inserting the zipper. And then, I just kinda winged it. </div>
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Of course, in doing that, mistakes were made: My first, sloppy attempt at a waistband meant the plaid pattern didn't line up and I had to completely re-cut and insert it. Whoops. And the zipper I bought was too short so I have to put the skirt on over my head, not over my hips. Whoops again. Also I messed up the pattern matching at the back seam. Whoops x3. But overall, I love the look and I think it's very wearable! </div>
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